A car-sharing platform founded by two Exeter alumni that gives users a more affordable way to travel while reducing their carbon footprint has been announced as one of the winners of an international competition.
The Santander X Global Challenge: Countdown to Zero, which received more than 600 applications from start-ups and scale-ups across the world, is part of a multi-year collaboration between Santander and Formula 1 designed to support and recognise innovative new businesses that are helping improve the sustainability of the automotive industry.
Devon County has seen an improvement in the hospitality industry following the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector. The Office of National Statistics reported that the confidence of business survival in the hospitality sector has started to increase but remains below other sectors. But there is reason for optimism as local businesses seek to get back on their feet.
The Crealy Theme Park and Resort has been investing in training and upskilling their staff following the pandemic. The theme park has taken part in Devon County Council’s ‘Open Up to Skills’...
On the 9th December Bird & Blend Tea Co. Exeter store will remain open after hours for its Christmas Extravaganza Lock-in…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.
The after-hours event will takeplace at 12 of its stores. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they havewarm hands, warm hearts and are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham and Oxford.
Wannabe Santa's Helpers will be treated on arrival to one of the Bird...
Consumers, businesses and governments around the world are becoming more concerned about the state of the environment, and the extent to which human activity is impacting the natural world. The world of business in particular has a strong incentive to make a shift to more environmentally-friendly practices. But what exactly are these practices? Let’s take a look at some ways to drive down your business’ carbon emissions, and to generally improve your green credentials.
Equipment
The equipment you use, and the way that you use it, will have a considerable impact on your emissions...
Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week practical management training course designed to support senior managers of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to boost performance, resilience, and long-term growth.
Delivered by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Help to Grow: Management offers short, focused sessions to allow you to complete the course alongside running your business. The programme combines online sessions with face-to-face learning, alongside peer support and mentoring.
SMEs may be from any sector but must employ 5-249 people and participants must be...
There are so many different people and cultures in the UK, leading to an incredible mix of different trends. Makeup and fashion go hand in hand, and it can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing world of style.
Luckily for you, this article has worked hard to find out which are the top 4 cosmetic trends that will dominate this next year.
From bold and bright eye shadow to ultra-glam lipstick shades, there is something for everyone. We hope this article will serve as a guide for anyone looking to update their makeup this year.
When it comes to health and well-being, people are always looking for ways to improve. Whether it’s through diet and exercise or taking supplements, there are many ways to optimize your health. One area that is often overlooked, however, is your cognitive health. Just as you want your body to be healthy and function at its best, you also want your brains to be healthy and function optimally. This is where nootropics and superfoods come in.
Which superfoods and nootropics should you take to improve your cognitive function?
Nootropics are substances that have been shown to improve...
Following a restructure to enable faster career progression and greater opportunities for staff, financial experts Old Mill has announced three new Partners.
Chartered Financial Planners Jon Orchard and Julia Banwell, who are both part of the Wealth Management team and Stephen Martin, who is Director of Tax, are the latest to be promoted, bringing the total number of Partners in the firm to 22.
In November 2021, Old Mill announced ambitious plans to double in size by 2026 and moved from an LLP to Ltd structure creating a much simpler business model and making it easier...
A new graduate planner has been appointed by Persimmon Homes South West.
Harry Martin, joins the region’s land and planning team at its Exeter HQ, after studying architecture and planning at the University of West England in Bristol.
Harry’s role will be involved in the planning application process for new sites, consulting local authorities, statutory consultees and members of the public, to ensure we deliver high-quality, sustainable developments across the South West.
Commenting on his appointment, Harry said: “I’m delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes and...
Enrique Ruiz Cano is an English language teaching specialist who currently works for a state Primary school in Spain (CEIP Nuestra Senora de la Fuensanta from Beniajan in the Murcia region of south eastern Spain). He has also taught in a wide range of summer school in the UK up and down the country. What’s more, he has family links in Norfolk and Kent which he considers his second homes.
He set up a pioneering network of Primary schools in Devon both in Exeter and near Exeter which were successful when it came to gaining Erasmus+ funding from the European Union. This EU programme...
