Business

Students across Devon have been gaining an insight into the training and work opportunities in renewable energy.

Kevin Ciolino, who has been a solar installer, operations manager and technical support specialist at SunGift Energy, met with Exeter College students at Falcon House Construction Training Centre.

Kevin said: "This is a tremendously exciting time for students who are interested in a career in renewable energy, whether that's Solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, heat pumps or wind turbines.

"Renewable energy has reached record levels, and with companies such...

After 85 years in Crediton law firm Veitch Penny LLP is looking to the future and making plans to ensure the firm’s continued presence in the town.

The firm has recently bolstered the number of legal staff in its Crediton office and will now be able to offer a greater number of services from here.

Civil litigation partner Catherine Rosewell has relocated to the Crediton office from Exeter. Catherine, who was promoted to partner in 2013 will be available to assist both individuals and business owners to resolve legal disputes. She will also be working alongside Managing...

Consumers in the South West prefer to do business with businesses employing apprentices, a new report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has revealed. The Benefits of Apprenticeships to Businesses study finds that offering apprenticeships were perceived by three quarters of consumers in the South West as contributing to society and providing opportunities for young people, with 5 million consumers nationwide more likely to make a purchase from an apprentice employer. More than one in four consumers in the South West say they would go as far as even paying more for...

The jobs market in the South West has fallen this quarter but remains firmly in positive territory at +6%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts.

This Outlook is in line with the UK national average and puts the South West on a steady course after a couple of quarters of ups and downs in hiring intentions.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,100 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking...