A large majority of people in Britain think the World Cup should not be held in Qatar because of its position on LGBTQ+ rights. A recent poll found that only 43% of people think that England and Wales should take part, while 39% think they should not.

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, attracting punishments of up to seven years in prison. Despite this and other serious human rights concerns, FIFA members voted in 2010 to award the 2022 tournament to the Gulf state.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and general secretary Fatma Samoura have asked all nations competing in...

New research has revealed that, despite paying it every single month, thousands of people don’t know how much their National Insurance contributions are.

ProDog Raw are delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘SME of the Year’ by the South West Business and Community Awards.

The South West Business and Community Awards recognise businesses, charities, and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the region. As ProDog Raw proactively work to support the community through their charitable partnerships, they are proud to have been recognised by such a prestigious body. For example, ProDog Raw have moved central operations and dispatch centre to Highbridge, Somerset, creating 20 new jobs, whilst they provide Avon and...

Twenty-one researchers from the University of Exeter have been recognised as leading experts in Clarivate’s annual highly cited researchers list.

The award, now in its ninth year, recognises researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade, based on the Web of Science citation index.

The Highly Cited Researchers™ 2022 list uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify individuals from across the globe who have demonstrated significant and broad...

Local sports clubs have a chance to win a £10,000 lump sum as part of the Proud To Pitch In initiative, a grassroots funding scheme by Greene King IPA .

Launched in 2021, the Greene King IPA Proud To Pitch In scheme allows grassroots sports clubs to apply for a funding grant of up to £3,000 – however to celebrate the one year anniversary, a one-off lump sum of £10,000 is being made available to clubs. To apply, or to nominate a club, simply go to greeneking-pubs.co.uk/proud-to-pitch-in/ .

According to new national research from Greene King IPA, the 2022 UEFA Women’s...

The Private Equity team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised Kocho Group Holdings on its acquisition of Mobliciti Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary Mobliciti Ltd.

Kocho Group Holdings was born through uniting TiG, a leading cloud transformation and managed services providers, with Thirdspace, the experts in identity and cyber security, and it has made its mission to amplify client's success ever since.

The acquisition of Surrey-based Mobliciti will help accelerate Kocho's organic growth strategy and further enhance Kocho's offerings to clients with...

Dying is part of life, as most people have come to accept. However, preparing for the final services, as most people view funerals, tends to be a topic put off for a later time. It still brings unease and discomfort as people don’t want the burden of preparing too early for their demise. Nonetheless, being prepared is crucial as it can lessen the financial drawbacks the surviving family members will have to bear.

Families must work with reputable funeral professionals. They have to look for companies with dedicated personnel who can easily accommodate various concerns and...

Building a home is a tough task that entails various complicated processes. When you own a company that designs and builds all kinds of homes, it becomes tough to keep up with client requirements, especially when it comes to floor planning. Consider the top five tips for building a home from scratch.

After all, you are constructing a sensitive structural system that must be safe, secure, and adhere to many local and national requirements.

To get the ball moving and ensure the building process runs as smoothly as possible, ensure your plan is...

Berry Recruitment’s Exeter branch has moved to the city centre as it continues to expand and search for workers.

The team of five believes relocating to The Mount in Paris Street will attract more walk-ins from job hunters.

Its less central location worked when lockdowns prevented face-to-face interviews but now there is a renewed emphasis on meeting candidates in person.

The branch recruits in sectors including office and professional, driving and industrial and hospitality and catering.

Manager Cory Elliott said: “There is definitely a shortage of...

FOLLOWING two months of fewer trains – and reduced speeds – services on the West of England line return to normal between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids today.

Speed restrictions of 40mph had been in place near Tisbury, Gillingham and Axminster, as the clay-based track bed shrank in the record-breaking hot and dry summer, leaving the rails uneven and too bumpy for trains to run at full speed.

Diligent work by engineers has restored track levels, helped by cooler temperatures and regular rain which has stopped the track bed shrinking, allowing the speed restrictions to be...