Latest #IGForexChat reveals how Brexit negotiations are affecting the Forex markets

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2018 - 8:05am

With the UK due to formally leave the European Union (EU) in less than six months, Brexit negotiations are reaching a nervous climax. Hopes remain that the UK government will secure a deal with the EU by the end of the year, but what impact are the Brexit talks having on the forex markets? How far could the pound fall if there is no deal reached? Would the pound be affected by a vote of no-confidence within the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Theresa May being replaced?

The latest #IGForexChat outlined the potential ramifications of Brexit negotiations on forex markets. IG’s...

Four jobs if you love driving

The freedom of the open road has captivated the hearts and imaginations of humankind since the very beginning. It is at the core of the explorer, who wishes to trek through the world at their own pace and discover new sights and adventures. Today these discoveries are often found along a paved road and end at a parking lot, but the essence of the adventure still stands. For those who love to drive, making a career of it is the best way to achieve total fulfilment in life, and here are the top four choices to help you get started:

1. Taxi Driver

Being a taxi driver means,...

Patrick Tigwell joins Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2018 - 1:10am

Experienced Chartered Accountant and business adviser Patrick Tigwell has joined Thomas Westcott as a Partner. Patrick, whose appointment brings the number of Partners at the fast-growing firm to 30, will be based in Thomas Westcott’s Exeter office working across its portfolio of regional and national clients.

In the last two years Thomas Westcott, which has 17 offices across Devon and Somerset, has almost doubled in size and has made a string of senior appointments as well as announcing its largest ever intake of apprentices. Before joining Thomas Westcott, Patrick Tigwell was a...

Celebrations as new stand is unveiled at Exeter City Football Club

There were celebrations at Exeter City Football Club today when it officially unveiled its new £3.4 million stadium redevelopment.

The project, which has seen the construction of a new stand, changing rooms, away end, and associated facilities, will be opened to fans for the first time on Saturday.

The new stand has been named the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand in honour of fans’ favourite Adam Stansfield, who died eight years ago. It also features a heritage display which has been created thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the work of the Supporters’...

The Chicago Blues Brothers are on a Motown Mission

The award-winning Chicago Blues Brothers present the world’s biggest and best tribute to the legendary Blues Brothers with ‘MOTOWN MISSION’, a two hour high energy, all-singing, all-dancing songfest featuring over 40 smash hits – many of which were featured in the Blues Brothers films – performed live in concert. They bring their high-energy tribute spectacular to Exeter's Northcott Theatre this Saturday 27th October.

Says Chris, who also serves as the show’s musical arranger and producer: “One of the things I love about being a Chicago Blues Brother is the chance to carry on the...

Appeal after hedgehog found poisoned in Devon garden

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2018 - 4:07pm

The RSPCA is appealing to locals of Totnes for information after a hedgehog found dead in a back garden was found to have been poisoned.

Found by a homeowner in Riverside, Totnes last Friday afternoon (19 October) the hedgehog had blood around his mouth and nose.

The concerned homeowner took the hedgehog's body to a local vet where it is thought the hedgehog died as a result of poisoning.

The RSPCA has issued an appeal for information to find out more about what happened.

RSPCA inspector Beccy Wadey said: “It’s awful to think this poor little hedgehog...

Etsy Made Local Exeter - Contemporary Christmas Market

Event Date: 
01/12/2018 - 11:00am to 02/12/2018 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

This is Exeter's first ever Etsy Made Local market. Taking place at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December, it is part of a national event that will see the biggest regional spread of markets across the UK take part. In total 54 cities across the UK will celebrate the makers, designers and collectors that sell on Etsy.com, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. It’s about encouraging people to look locally for this year’s Christmas gifting and connecting them to more than 40 South West Devon based makers and designers.

As well as providing the chance...

Devon-based GripHero shortlisted in prestigious national health & safety awards

GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world's first fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Tomorrow's Health & Safety Awards 2019, which honour services and products that have had the biggest impact on the health and safety industry over the past year. The shortlisting is seen as a huge achievement for the Devon-based business, which only launched its revolutionary new hand-protection dispenser at the start of October. Despite being available to the public for less than a month, the awards recognise GripHero's global potential, and the fact...

Exeter Tech Company Re-flow Secures International Venture Capital Funding

Authored by OllieReFlow
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2018 - 9:59am

Having received significant funding from an international investor, Exeter based tech company Re-flow has seen major growth over the last quarter, including doubling operational staff, new offices and the onboarding of a series of national clients. 2019 is set to be very bright for the company and there is a call for more talent to come and join them.

Re-flow is an app-based workforce tool for businesses with staff working outside the office, on location, that need a solution to improve planning, communication and evidencing in the field.

The early success of the company...

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