Financial experts Old Mill have appointed highly experienced tax specialist Chris Watts as Associate Director in the Capital Tax Advisory Team.
A qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Chris has 26 years’ experience in the industry, with particular expertise in highly complex tax structures and the tax rules around emerging assets.
The 43-year-old started his career in 1996 when he joined PKF-Francis Clark as an apprentice. He worked his way up from tax trainee to Tax...
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help support businesses with growth, resilience, trade, marketing, recruitment, and more.
Businesses are being encouraged to get in touch with the Growth Hub team, who offer signposting services and can...
When employees feel included, they’re much more likely to be productive, motivated and creative. With over a third of workers in the UK feeling unsatisfied with their jobs , tackling this problem could start with promoting safety and positive inclusion in the workplace.
It’s vital to help your staff feel safe and important within their role. In the following guide, we’ll explore exactly why this psychological safety is paramount in the workplace.
What are the benefits of a happy team?
When you employ a group of colleagues within a healthy, supportive environment...
While we’ve seen the government and public authorities take a clear stance of climate change of late, there remain concerns that the issue isn’t been taken anywhere near as seriously as it should be.
To provide some context, the earth’s temperature has risen by 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since 1880 , but the rate of warming since 1981 is more than twice this rate (0.32 degrees Fahrenheit) per decade.
But what has the government done so far to tackle climate change, and are news agencies doing enough to report climate change issues accurately? Let’s find out!...
Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that its popular three-day Christmas Market will return for 2022, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm).
Free to enter, and with on-site parking available for £5, the family-friendly Christmas Market will feature independent stalls offering everything from delicious food and drink to unique gifts handmade by local craftsmen. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the Abbey’s stunning grounds and its beautiful Abbey church, which form the backdrop to the festive Christmas market.
Employees from an Exeter-based company are taking part in a month-long walkathon to raise money for Brain Tumour Research .
A 25-strong team from Shipman Financial Planning is aiming, with the help of 10 others from parent company Amber River, to walk more than 40,000 kilometres (24,901 miles) throughout September – the equivalent distance of travelling around the world.
The team from Shipman is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research after financial administrative assistant, Louise Pickering lost her mum, Angela Linnell to the disease 26 years ago.
Visiting India is a wonderful experience, whichever way you look at it. While you may be reluctant at first when taking into account factors such as distance, flight costs, finding cheap and affordable accommodations , hygiene, and cultural differences, you can be sure it will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will mark you forever. Here are the reasons why you should travel to India at least once in your life.
1. Visiting India is Cheap
Although it is true that plane tickets to India are not very cheap, we can always look for the best times to find...
62 runners are putting their best feet forward for Leukaemia UK, including Exeter University student Ellie who is donning her orange shirt to raise money and awareness after her Dad underwent a bone marrow transplant.
A record 62 runners are taking part in this year’s London marathon to help fund vital research into leukaemia diagnosis, treatment and care, and raise awareness of a disease that sadly kills nearly 5000 men, women and children each year.
The runners have already raised over £73,000 for the charity Leukaemia UK, with much of their fundraising still to come....
Established in 1872, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is one of Devon’s oldest and most established institutions. As such, the majority of its membership represents an ageing demographic.
But all that is primed for change with the introduction of a new Young Members programme, jam packed with benefits geared towards the 16-30 age group.
Show Manager, Sam Mackenzie-Green has tasked a dedicated team with creating a Membership package that will entice a whole new generation to get involved with both the Association and its annual flagship event, the Devon...
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.
The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area (Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay). The lab will enable the collaboration between the space sector and the agriculture and environmental sectors to trial new solutions, and demonstrate...
