We are all living longer. Improvements in healthcare and working conditions mean many of us can expect to live well into our 80s – and beyond. But how much income is needed for a decent standard of living and which investment funds can help us achieve that goal?
Here we look at how to estimate your future financial requirements and highlight some of the best income-generating portfolios .
When will you retire?
As well as living longer, we’re also working longer. The State Pension Age is 66-years-old for both men and women, but the Government has announced it’s going up...
The importance of reinvestment cannot be overstated. To sustain growth, enhance competitiveness, and ensure long-term success, businesses must strategically channel funds into their core operations. This article highlights critical areas where reinvestment can yield substantial dividends, ensuring your enterprise remains at the forefront of its industry.
Reinforcing Infrastructure and Technology
The backbone of any successful business is its infrastructure and technology. Investing in state-of-the-art software, upgrading hardware, and ensuring robust cybersecurity...
Local homebuilder with developments across Devon, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, donated over £56,000 and volunteered a total of 61 days to charities in the South West last year.
Each year, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter provides funding for charities and organisations across the region as part of its commitment to creating positive legacies in the communities where it builds.
Balloons received financial help after donations dried up during the cost-of-living crisis and the demand for their services increased. Balloons has a dedicated network of volunteers and...
Devon County Council is inviting families, professionals and community organisations to help shape services that support young families
The council is changing the way that young families are supported at Children’s Centres, and is inviting those who use the services, as well as professionals and community groups, to help influence the changes.
It follows a national move, announced by the Government last year, for Children’s Centres to become Family Hubs, as part of its Start for Life Programme initiative.
In Devon that means extending the age range, from...
The latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows divorces plummeted in 2022, following the introduction of ‘no fault divorce’ in April that year. The data, which covers January – December 2022, shows that divorces dropped by 30% compared with the previous year – the lowest number since 1971.
In conjunction with these statistics, the latest figures from the 2021 Census have unveiled the regional divorce landscape. Torbay has the highest divorce rate (11.5%) in the South West and the eighth highest in the UK.
Aldi is looking to hire 110 colleagues in Devon this year as the company looks to open new stores and update others.
Britain’s fourth largest supermarket is on the lookout for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £43,440.
The roles include full and part-time positions such as Stock Assistants and Store Assistants, all the way up to Assistant Store Managers.
The recruitment push is part of a nationwide expansion drive, with Aldi pledging to create a total of more than 5,500 new jobs up and down the country in...
In the last decade, online casinos have been steadily growing in popularity. Since 2020, that growth has exploded, and online casinos have become a fully mainstream type of iGaming. They’ve evolved from simple online poker rooms with basic graphics to sites that host top-quality games from dedicated game development studios.
From well-established brands branching out into the digital world, like the SkyCity online casino , to up and coming indie online casinos, there are now hundreds of online casinos to choose from. For people who are considering trying online casinos for the...
In the past, getting a tattoo was considered a permanent statement, a symbol of one's identity etched onto the canvas of the body. However, as times evolve, so too does our understanding of personal identity and the canvas we choose to express it on. Enter the art of tattoo removal, a burgeoning field that promises not just a blank canvas, but a new lease on life. For both the inked and the curious, the world of tattoo removal is an exciting prospect, laden with benefits that go far beyond mere aesthetics. As we unravel the layers behind tattoo removal, we'll discover the varied...
Businesses across the UK are being encouraged to celebrate their business achievements at the prestigious SME National Business Awards. The awards are now in their 8th year and have become a well-established platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements of SME's and their contributions to the UK's growing economy.
The SME National Business Awards are made up of 23 categories that allow any successful business from the UK to enter. Entries are judged by a panel of expert judges and the pinnacle of the awards is the Grand Celebration, a black-tie evening taking place at the...
Exeter-based digital marketing agency, KW Marketing, is celebrating a record-breaking twelve months, with an unprecedented 70% rise in revenue, new business wins and team members, award nominations, and a new London office alongside its Devon HQ.
The powerhouse agency, founded by digital marketing expert Kate Williams in Exeter in 2017, has fast become the ‘go to’ digital marketing agency in the South West for food and drink businesses, with award nominations such as ‘Small Business of the Year’ and ‘Fearless Leader Award’ flooding in.
