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Stepping out of your comfort zone: how it helps you invest better

Investors often have a tendency to focus their investments predominantly on their home country's market. While this may seem like a safe bet, it can actually limit your investment opportunities and potential gains. Diversifying your investments beyond your comfort zone can pay off in the long run.

The effect of home country bias on stock markets

For instance, let's take a look at the Canadian stock market, which represents only 3.4% of the global market. However, Canadian investors' portfolios are exposed to domestic stocks on average for about 52.2%. This imbalance is...

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Absolute Dogs: How to Overcome Four of the Most Common Puppy Struggles

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 02/18/2024 - 9:06am

It doesn’t get much more exciting than bringing a puppy into your world. After all, you’re signing up for years of fun and companionship. But that’s not to say you won’t stumble across the odd puppy struggle that feels difficult to overcome.

While there’s lots of conversation out there about the joy of getting a puppy, fewer people are talking about puppy struggles. Why? Because these struggles quickly become a thing of the past once you master them.

At this point, you’re left with the well-behaved best friend that you always dreamed of. This is why so many adult dog...

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IMP Software co-founders Will Jordan, left, and Dave Hall.

Exeter-based IMP Software shortlisted for national Megabuyte100 Emerging Stars award for best-performing technology company

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 1:35pm

IMP Software has been shortlisted for the Best Performing Company – Government & Healthcare – Emerging Stars award at the upcoming 2024 Megabuyte100 awards.

The Emerging Stars awards identify the UK's 50 best-performing scale-up technology companies in the UK and acknowledge outstanding achievements within peer groups and overall. Evaluation criteria encompass factors such as size, growth and margins.

Will Jordan, Co-Founder of IMP Software, said: “We are proud to be among the UK’s top performing scale-up tech companies, as determined by its proprietary Megabuyte...

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Trustworthy Safety Measures for UK Online Gamblers

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:58am

Online gambling has become increasingly popular in the UK, with millions of people engaging in various forms of online betting and gaming. As the digital landscape evolves, ensuring the safety and security of online gamblers has become paramount. Keep reading to explore trustworthy safety measures that UK online gamblers can implement to protect themselves while enjoying their favourite games and betting activities.

The Growth of Online Gambling in the UK

The UK has experienced a notable uptick in online gambling participation in recent years. This trend reflects the growing...

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Wealth Management: Understanding the Way to Financial Prosperity

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:00pm

Wealth management is an approach in financial planning that is more than just allocating assets. It includes a strategic and personalized method of handling finances to achieve long-term wealth and financial security.

As the world continues with economic uncertainties and rapid market changes, proper wealth management is becoming more crucial now than ever. This excerpt will explore the essential principles and strategies for managing wealth. It will also show how people can maneuver the complex world of financial success.

Being Knowledgeable of Wealth Management

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Responsible Gaming in the UK: Balancing Entertainment and Safety

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2024 - 3:43pm

Responsible gaming in the United Kingdom represents a crucial balance between offering engaging entertainment and ensuring the safety and well-being of players. With the rapidly evolving gaming industry, staying informed and proactive about the practices that promote a safe and enjoyable gaming environment is imperative.

The concept extends beyond mere compliance with legal standards; it encompasses a holistic approach toward ensuring that gaming remains a positive and sustainable form of entertainment. This involves creating an environment where players are informed, gaming...

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Innovative AI-enabled engineering lab boosts regional business development

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2024 - 6:57am

The Heart of the South West LEP has announced £118,000 funding for the Centre for Future Clean Mobility, to develop a new AI engineering lab.

The ACE-Lab (AI-enabled Co-design in Engineering Laboratory), is managed by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Future Clean Mobility at Exeter Science Park. The innovative project will offer a unique blend of human-AI interaction for designing novel products, systems, and services.

ACE-Lab will actively engage in collaborations with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, establishing strong industry connections....

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Nearly £5 million from Wellcome to improve type 2 diabetes diagnosis in diverse populations   

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:49pm

New funding of nearly £5 million will help researchers understand and develop better blood tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes, making them more accurate for groups including ethnic minorities and the elderly.  

Wellcome has granted a team at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London £4.9 million for an eight year project to understand an individual’s blood sugar – or glucose - levels more accurately. The findings will make the diagnosis and monitoring of type 2 diabetes more precise, ensuring people who need it get the best possible care and treatment.  ...

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Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to deliver keynote talk at South West AI conference

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:41pm

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that the Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property, Matt Rodda, will deliver the keynote address at their conference: ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: Meeting the Challenges’ on 16th February 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

The event, co-sponsored by tech giants Microsoft, specialist law firm Michelmores, and leading AI company Hertzian, will be held in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement released in November 2023. The statement outlined the significant opportunities for...

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How to Save Money on Your Energy Bills

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:22pm

In the current economic climate, finding effective ways to save money is crucial for households across the UK. With energy bills on the rise, understanding how to reduce these costs can significantly impact your financial well-being. This guide provides practical tips and strategies to help you lower your energy expenses.

Understanding Your Energy Usage

The first step in reducing your energy bills is to understand how you consume energy. Monitor your daily routines and identify areas where you might be using more energy than necessary. For example, leaving lights on in unoccupied...

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Is your gas hob safe?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:51pm

Twelve UK gas hob manufacturers have been working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to undertake a corrective action programme to make certain gas hobs safe.

An estimated 100,000 gas hobs sold in the UK may be fitted with a connector that is at risk of failing whether the hob is in use or not. Should this occur, it could lead to poisoning, burns, a gas leak or fire.

This corrective action programme affects certain models of the following brands of gas hobs:

· Belling / Stoves

· Cata / Culina

· Caple

· Comfee...

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