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Leaving London Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Tax Risk After the Non-Dom Changes

For years, London has been one of the world’s most magnetic cities for global talent — a place where careers are built, businesses are launched, and international lives take shape.

But in 2025, that relationship is shifting.

With the UK’s non-dom regime being phased out, many high-earning professionals, founders, and investors are reconsidering their long-term plans. Some are relocating to Dubai. Others are exploring Europe or the United States. For many, the decision feels decisive — a clear break from the UK tax system.

Except, in practice, it often isn’t....

South Western Railway improves timetable with more direct services to and from London

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:13pm

SOUTH Western Railway’s (SWR) December 2023 timetable will increase the number of direct, weekday services to and from London Waterloo on the West of England Line.

Direct services on the line that connects London Waterloo with Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids were reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those reductions almost halved the number of direct, off-peak services between London Waterloo, Andover and Salisbury, while customers travelling off-peak from London Waterloo to Overton, Whitchurch and Grateley must currently change at Basingstoke and wait...

Exeter's Tech Transformation

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 3:24pm

Exeter, a city steeped in history, has been making substantial strides in the world of technology. In recent years, the city has evolved into a thriving tech hub, with innovations spanning various sectors, from healthcare to education. This transformation not only bolsters the local economy but also enhances the quality of life for its residents.

Innovation Across Sectors

The city's tech scene has been abuzz with numerous startups and established companies, both homegrown and those attracted to the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Exeter's growth as a tech hub can be attributed...

Plymouth Science Park secures £500k for state-of-the-art DREAM project

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:24am
Cutting-edge additive manufacturing facility ba South West LEP

Plymouth Science Park has been awarded £507,000 for a new digital engineering test facility, to complement their Advanced Digital Manufacturing Innovation Centre . The funding has been allocated by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) , from the £8m Digital Investment Programme.

The DREAM (Digital Reverse Engineering And Metallurgy) project will offer businesses a digital engineering test facility for reverse engineering, design, manufacturing and validation of additive manufactured prototypes...

Former global CFO and CTO joins Foot Anstey LLP as Non-Executive Director

A versatile executive with global leadership experience at a Magic Circle legal giant and Big Four accounting firm is to join one of the UK’s fastest growing law firms as Non-Executive Director.

Foot Anstey LLP has appointed Jason Haines to support on the firm's next strategic period and ambitious growth goals from October 2023.

Jason has recently retired after a 16-year tenure at Allen & Overy where he demonstrated his strong leadership skills as Finance and Operations Director for the international law firm. He oversaw a comprehensive range of IT and business services...

Peer network launched to support South West business community

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:15pm

The Heart of the South West LEP has launched a Peer Network programme, giving SMEs the opportunity to learn from successful businesses, to help to boost productivity and resilience.

The Peer Networks will be led by an experienced facilitator, with each network consisting of a minimum of 11 owners or managers from the SME business community across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. Participants will receive 18 hours of action learning through their network, with additional 1:1 support to receive tailored support.

The programme aims to improve the resilience of SMEs, their...

London

Research shows which UK city has the most blue plaques

Authored by tomdummer
Posted: Thu, 09/21/2023 - 4:25pm

You may have noticed that around cities in the UK, there are blue plaques that commemorate certain figures and buildings that are related to the city. According to English Heritage, blue plaques are a form of historical marker that commemorate notable individuals and events associated with specific buildings or locations in the city.

With almost one thousand of these memorial plaques erected throughout the city according to English Heritage, Brunel Engraving were curious as to how many plaques are based nationally around the UK.

London comes out with the most blue plaques...

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 09/20/2023 - 4:06pm

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP.

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions, any business can join for free, connect with and learn from other businesses and access a range of funding and finance expertise covering equity, non-dilutive funding, loans and debt, along with...

Finding Emotional Resilience When a Family Member is Facing the End

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 09/15/2023 - 9:44am

At its foundation, emotional resilience is the ability of a person to endure emotional hardships, adversity, and trauma and to recover from them. People can negotiate challenging emotions and events without feeling overwhelmed when they have inner strength.

When families face the probable death of a valued family member, emotional strength is critical. The experience of terminal illness is wrought with complex emotions and uncertainty. Emotional resilience, thus, becomes essential to managing and finding comfort during this challenging time. Palliative homecare is a great way to...

Children and young people across the South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Foot Anstey LLP, has announced the four community organisations receiving £1,000 grants from its charitable foundation.

The Foot Anstey Foundation funds, raised by employees, are donated to local charities that have local impact.

The four charities receiving the grants are Breakout Youth in Southampton, HomeStart Exeter, Plymouth Football Boot Bank and Yeovil Opportunity Group (YOG).

Breakout Youth in Southampton caters for young people aged 11 to 25 who identify as LGBTQ+ in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region. The charity offers a confidential support service...

Success for Great South West geothermal and solar but UK offshore wind farms miss out

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 09/12/2023 - 2:48pm

UK Clean Energy Powerhouse Great South West receives geothermal & solar boost as Cornwall geothermal projects secure first ever UK Contracts for Difference from Government; APPG Celtic Sea to meet this week to discuss offshore progress

Geothermal projects in Cornwall have secured contracts awarded by the Government to provide clean energy for the next 15 years, as part of a 320 MW clean energy boost for the Great South West.

Three geothermal energy projects have secured Government support at its renewable energy auction. The Manhay, Penhallow and United Down projects...

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