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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

Simon Wells

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Food labelling rules are changing in October - sign up to a FREE webinar to find out how it affects your business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/07/2021 - 9:30pm

Businesses throughout the region who sell or serve food prepared on the premises can learn more about the changes in food labelling legislation at two free webinars.

Hosted by Heart of the South West Growth Hub, Better Business for All, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards and Devon and Plymouth Chamber, the first webinar take place on July 8 and will be repeated the following week on the July 15.

They are open to all businesses in the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership Area – Devon, Somerset, Torbay, Devon, and Plymouth – as well as...

Tips for choosing the right summer workwear

The summer season is the toughest for professionals in the trade industry. The Winter season allows them to wear thermals, multiple clothing layers, and drink coffee all day.

Trade work calls for you to wear protective clothing at all times. While this is for your protection, the wrong work polo shirts can leave you feeling itchy and uncomfortable all day.

Engelbert Strauss is a leading manufacturer of summer workwear polo shirts, shirts, shorts, shoes, UV protection and head protectors. They have everything you need to remain safe and cool while working during the hot...

Chris Harris-Deans awarded honorary fellowship of the CISI

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:05pm

Chris Harris-Deans, Director of Investment Management Services – Branches, has been awarded an honorary fellowship of the CISI, the most prestigious nomination awarded by the Board of the Institute to senior individuals who have made a significant positive contribution to the Institute and the financial services profession.

Based in the Charles Stanley Exeter office, Chris has a long and distinguished history with the CISI. He is a past Board member having initially joined the South West Committee as its first student member, eventually becoming President and helping the...

Alvin Woodhouse

Three Redrow SW site managers recognised at the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Quality Awards

Leading housebuilder, Redrow, is pleased to announce that three of its site managers have received Pride in the Job Quality Awards this year.

Alvin Woodhouse, Gary Thomas & Steve Damerell have all won NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards for their work on our sites at Harwood, Great Oldbury & Potters Lea.

The accolade, established by the National House Building Council (NHBC), celebrates the exceptional contribution site managers make in creating homes of outstanding quality. Pride in the Job, first launched over forty years ago, is the most highly regarded...

Are wristbands the ultimate success tool for businesses?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:26am

Advertising is often a huge expense for businesses. According to one study, companies are spending around 10% of their revenue on marketing. So you’re going to want to make sure those marketing activities are worthwhile.

One simple yet often overlooked form of promotion is the use of wristbands to promote your business. These low-cost and versatile little promotional items can transform your business and hand you free publicity.

UsiUsing Custom Lanyard wristbands to promote your business isn’t difficult, you just need a little bit of creativity and a bold marketing...

Rural communities “left behind” and lack access to essential services, according to new report

Many rural communities in the UK have been “left behind” and require a different approach to transport and mobility investment than those in urban areas, a new report says today.

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has collaborated with global consulting firm WSP on ‘The 30-minute rural community’ which explores mobility within the UK's rural areas.

The report examines the challenges around rural mobility and the opportunities to create more productive, greener, healthier,...

Michelmores supports WWF and Tesco on future of farming report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 7:33am

Michelmores has contributed to the UK's first report on the future of insect protein in pig, poultry and aquaculture feed.

The Report, ‘The Future of Feed: a WWF roadmap to accelerating insect protein in UK feeds' , produced by WWF and Tesco, was launched during a virtual panel discussion where Michelmores' leading Agricultural Lawyer, Ben Sharples, discussed the existing legislation and urgent need for the UK government to introduce new regulations for this important sector.

The Report highlights the huge potential for insect farming to help tackle the climate and...

Top industry award-win for Devon’s first female co-working space

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:51pm

Devon’s first co-working space for female entrepreneurs is delighted to announce they have won a Business Excellence Award, tipped as the ‘Best Coworking Space 2021 in Devon’.

Based in the heart of Totnes, The Tribe was given the top accolade by judges after what has certainly been a turbulent year for all industries. Hosted annually, the Business Excellence Awards seek to celebrate and reward companies for excellence in the industry, the quality of their products and their dedication to service.

A community-driven boutique co-working space for women, The Tribe was...

How wall murals can transform and boost your business

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 6:44pm

In business, first impressions are everything. The good news is that the walls of your business premises are an empty canvas, with endless possibilities for what you can do to create that great first impression for anyone who interacts with your business.

Wall murals are now all the rage and you stand to benefit greatly from having carefully selected murals on your walls. This rage has driven sales and spurred growth for photowall.com and other reputable businesses dealing with wall murals and other wall art and decorations.

Very attractive and so versatile, wall murals...

Azets South Molton Make Senior Promotion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 5:01pm

Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, announces its latest promotion, with South Molton’s Jon Hare appointed to Associate Director, just months after he was promoted to Senior Manager. Working across a range of agriculture clients, Jon will take up the position from 1st July 2021 and be based at the South Molton office.

Matthew Gard, Regional Managing Partner at Azets, commented: “As a top 10 accountancy firm, Azets focuses on delivering a highly personalised service, though our local office network and proprietary digital workplace...

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