The new Ministry of Defence SME Action Plan has recognised the success of the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster as an example of collaboration between industry and government to support the UK’s security and prosperity.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) SME Action Plan, published on 27th January, sets out how the MOD will improve engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, recognising the important role that businesses play in the defence sector supply chain, and how they can be supported. The plan highlights the need for improved engagement between the MOD and...
Devon’s Director of Public Health, Steve Brown, is urging the public to ‘continue to look out for each other’ by being cautious and following the guidance over the next few months.
His comments come after groups that represent vulnerable people most at risk from coronavirus raised concerns about the removal of the legal requirement for people with the virus to self-isolate, announced by the Prime Minister yesterday.
Mr Brown says he’s heard from groups that represent vulnerable people and that many are concerned that removing legislation will put them personally at...
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AFTER a difficult two years, the future of the Devon County Show is on a strong footing, thanks in part to the commitment of Mole Valley Farmers. The farming and rural supply and retail business, which has its headquarters in Devon, has signed a new three-year arrangement which sees it continue as headline sponsor of the show.
Regular visitors will already be aware that Mole Valley Farmers are no strangers to the Devon County Show. The business has been involved with the show for many years and has been headline sponsor since 2014. With retail stores across the South West and...
A series of workshops are being held in Devon over the next month to help farmers and landowners improve the condition of their soil.
Devon County Council has launched the Farming Recovery programme to help farm businesses to adopt best practice of soil and nutrients management on their land.
Eight workshops, which will be held virtually and in person by Business Information Point (BIP) on behalf of the County Council, will support farmers and landowners to better understand their soils with the aim of improving environmental standards and tackling the current challenges...
Fully-funded training programmes across all levels are opening up new opportunities in energy-efficiency sector at a crucial time
The Retrofit Academy - one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit training providers - is partnering with Devon County Council to build a skilled green workforce at a time when energy-efficiency roles are more critical than ever.
Drawing on resources made available via the £220m Community Renewal Fund , The Retrofit Academy will deliver a range of fully-funded training programmes intended to create hundreds of careers in the energy sector and...
Researchers at the University of Exeter have received £10 million to investigate and tackle biodiversity loss in the UK through partnerships and community action.
The ‘Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach’ (RENEW) project will work with landowners, businesses, and communities to restore woodlands, wetlands and farmland across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The project will put people at the centre of action on biodiversity renewal and build expertise across different sectors and communities to address the environment and climate...
A new support programme has been launched by Devon County Council to help small businesses and community groups.
Get Set to Tender is offering free support to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who have less than 250 employees, to help them respond to public sector organisation tendering opportunities.
The project, which will operate until March 2023, is part of a wider package of support being delivered through Devon’s £6 million recovery programme which aims to provide help and support in four key areas: small and medium enterprises, employment and skills, the green...
With bullying remaining one of the major setbacks in terms of the mental health of young people, we explore what measures are in place to decrease bullying in the UK.
Bullying is the silent epidemic that millions of children experience daily throughout the UK. Bullying can take place in person or online, and can be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual or indirect.
You may feel like it’s an impossible situation for your child to be in, but there is a lot of help available to support you through the process of dealing with it. As a last resort, if you feel your child is...
