The first corporate esports festival for the whole of the South West is taking place in Exeter next year, organised by Tech South West in partnership with Exeter College.
Esports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with a global revenue of over $1bn and an audience of 474m in 2021, according to Newzoo. Esports first appeared as an official medal sport at the Asian Indoor Games in Macau in 2007, with the International Olympic Committee suggesting in 2017 that they may be included in future Olympic tournaments.
National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has advised London-based fintech start-up Nester Holdings Ltd on, what is believed to be, the first UK Peer2Peer Islamic Finance fintech deal worth £431,000, followed recently by a second deal worth £225,000.
Imam Qazi, Partner, and Leena Payyappilly, Associate, in Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team advised on all legal aspects of the deal. This included drafting the Murabaha* and legal security contracts, as well as acting on behalf of Nester's...
Spending on services for vulnerable children and adults in Devon are set to rise by more than 10 per cent next year.
Devon County Council's target budget for 2022/23 was approved by the Cabinet today (Wednesday 8 December) but will not be finalised until February.
The target budget calls for an extra £18.2 million to be spent on adult care and health in the new financial year. That's an increase of 10.5 per cent.
There will be an increase of £11.6 million for children's services if the budget is ratified. That's a rise of 10.8 per cent.
In just one year more than 2.2 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay at 43 vaccine clinic sites and over 160 outreach clinics. Over the last year people have been vaccinated in sports grounds, pharmacies, pubs, hospitals, leisure centres and places of worship.
The most recent published figures show that between the start of the vaccination programme, on 8 December 2020, and 28 November 2021 968,574 first doses have been given in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, 896,315 second doses and 368,781 third and booster doses. A total of 2,234,...
A new degree apprenticeship programme for managers working in HR has been launched by the University of Exeter Business School.
The Senior People Professional Degree Apprenticeship is a two-year programme designed for senior leaders in HR who are looking to drive improvements, put people at the heart of their organisations and create working environments in which employees are able to thrive.
Over two years, apprentices will explore the latest research evidence and experience of people management in practice, gaining a firm grounding within the Human Resources Management...
Homeless is a 365 days a year issue but there is no doubt that during the winter months awareness is much higher. We all feel for the individuals that we see on the streets. Julian House is there to provide support that is not just life changing but often life saving.
The charity's annual Christmas appeal is its biggest single fundraiser and helps to ensure that this support is available throughout the year - not just now, but every month. Struggling with mental health issues in July is just as tough as in January.
You can help Julian House to: get people off the street and...
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has boosted its South West team with the appointment of a quartet of experienced business leaders.
Katherine Piper joins as Sustainability Ambassador while Peter Doyle comes on board as Education and Skills Ambassador. Alex Chikhani is the region’s new Inclusivity and Diversity Ambassador and John Rotherford becomes International Ambassador.
IoD Ambassadors ensure that everything the IoD does places the member first. They enable greater connectivity, create influence and drive professional development opportunities while giving a local...
Maybe none of your new year resolutions worked out the way you’ve expected until now, but that’s no reason to give up trying. We’re all work in progress, after all, and we all have the power to change our lives for the better, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Besides, you don’t have to wait for the new year to make a meaningful change . This is as good a time as any to take the leap and start living the life you’ve always dreamed of. If you find yourself at a crossroads and you feel like things have gone completely off track, remember that you can always start anew.
Thinking about retirement can put your head in a spin. There’s certainly lots to consider, such as what lifestyle you want to live, what age you’ll be when you retire, and perhaps most importantly, how much money you need.
But this shouldn’t put you off. Planning for your retirement is important, and the sooner, the better. Saving and investing sufficiently for your retirement can be one of the best decisions you can make.
A great place to start is with research. You can access plenty of resources online, such as blog posts and videos at https://www.saltus.co.uk/ . Plus...
The Devon stage of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain 2021 attracted the biggest crowd of this year’s race, according to a new independent report.
The report commissioned by the Tour has revealed that around 200,000 spectators watched Stage Two along the 115-mile route from Sherford to Exeter – bringing more than £4.2 million into the local economy.
The event proved to be a welcome boost for local hospitality businesses, with the vast majority of the spending on accommodation and food and drink. The report states that 46% of those who attended the Stage were from outside the...
