One-third of all employees in the UK feel undervalued at work, according to new national research revealed today.
The research, conducted by Appreciate Business Services, the home of Love2shop, puts the number of employees who feel undervalued across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland at 10 million people.
Nearly four-fifths (79%) of employees who feel undervalued are looking for a job elsewhere, with that figure increasing to nine out of ten (90%) among the youngest demographic aged 18-24.
The research, which forms part of the ‘Appreciate Report’,...
A newly restored Spitfire is coming to Exeter Airport next week and will be offering passenger flights.
The 1942 Mk IX Spitfire BS410, G-TCHI, a combat veteran of some 35 sorties during the European theatre of the Second World War, is owned by the philanthropic Devonian businessman, Martin Phillips, the Spitfire restorer and owner of Tool Care Hire Ltd. BS410’s last pilot was the Polish Pilot Officer, Piotr Kuryllowicz of 315 (Deblin) Squadron. On the 13th of May 1943 during ‘Ramrod 71’, he had to abandon the aircraft after its cooling system was damaged in combat.
National law firm, Foot Anstey has been reappointed by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to its legal panel of expert law firms.
Foot Anstey will be working closely with the NFU to support its members.
The NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses Its purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for its members.
Across the South West the NFU represents nearly 9,000 farming member businesses. Foot Anstey will be the nominated...
Just one in 25 of teachers in the South West of England think the current education system allows deaf children to hit their full potential, a new survey from the National Deaf Children’s Society reveals.
The poll, of around 5,700 primary and secondary school teachers from across England, released today, found around six in ten teachers in the South West believe deaf children will continue to underachieve at school without changes to the current system.
Even though deafness is not a learning disability, deaf children already achieve less than their hearing classmates at...
Regardless of the health issues an individual might be experiencing, whether the condition is minor or severe, retaining freedom and independence is essential for the elderly demographic. Not only does it benefit their mental and physical health, but it boosts their confidence, their self-esteem, a sense of purpose, and their overall quality of life.
However, there comes a time when all individuals, no matter how headstrong they might be, need a little extra help. When this fateful day comes, this is usually when the individual in question is moved into a nursing home,...
Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that Philip Arkwright been appointed by the board of Trustees to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Philip has been employed by the Abbey since 2013, originally as Organist & Master of the Music, but most recently in the senior role of Strategic Operations Manager with responsibility for the charitable and religious aspects of the Abbey.
Throughout his time at the Abbey, Philip has worked closely with Fr Abbot and the Monastic Community on a series of exciting projects. His appointment as CEO strengthens the Abbey’s commitment to place...
On a warm sunny Saturday evening on the 27th August, 48 intrepid swimmers bared all in aid of the mental health charity MIND Devon.
After nervously assembling on the poolside, at the allotted hour of 7.30pm the gathered group all dropped their towels and jumped naked and costume-free into the beautifully warm water of the Topsham Lido.
The ensemble of brave skinny dippers enjoyed an hour swimming, splashing about, chatting and making new friends. A few hours before clothes-off, several of the fund-raisers - some who had not met before - rendezvoused for a pre-dip drink to...
Supporting local has just got easier with the launch of the digital version of the Exeter independent gift card, and a brand-new look
Exeter is one of the first cities in the South West to have its own digital gift card. Digital gift cards are sent to the recipient as a text or email, the recipient can then add the balance of the Exeter Independent Gift Card to their digital wallet and make their purchase using their phone, to make a contactless payment in-store.
The new-look physical Exeter Independent Gift Card features a new design on the front of the card and enhanced eco...
As usual, this autumn, Repton School, one of the UK’s leading independent boarding schools, has welcomed new and returning students for the academic year. Each September, Repton School in Derbyshire greets several hundred pupils entering Year 9, Year 10, and Year 12 (for the start of Sixth Form) and aims to inspire, challenge, and nurture each young person to achieve their best during their educational journey.
Repton Headmaster Mark Semmence’s recent reflections on the previous academic year touched on the hard work and enthusiasm of the School’s students and tireless dedication...
RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home.
New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year - rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in 2019, 565 per week in 2020 but only 518 per week in 2021 - meaning that spaces aren’t being freed up as quickly and animals are staying in their care for longer.
As such, the RSPCA has today announced a new food supplier partnership with...
