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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

Simon Wells

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What are auto enrolment pensions? In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 7:40am

A popular topic in the news at the moment is that the age to receive your state pension has increased to 68, many people are wondering how the changes will affect them.

In this In a nutshell video, Chris Dunston from Artavia PFS explains what Auto enrolment pensions are and how they can benefit you.

“It applies to all UK employers, no matter how many people they employ. If you're an employer, and you haven't yet done so, you will soon need to enrol your staff in a pension scheme and make employer pension contributions of at least three percent of their salaries. Remember, a...

Exeter's Rokk Media celebrates record year

Authored by RokkDev
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2013 - 7:36pm

2013 showed rock solid growth for Exeter based digital agency Rokk Media says Managing Director, Adam Stone.

"It’s been an incredible year for us. 2013 proved to be another record breaker thanks to our growing list of local, national and international clients with turnover and profit reaching new heights, staff levels increasing substantially and we’re now able to offer an unparalleled set of skills, professionalism and experience right here in Exeter - the South West's Silicon Valley!

We’ve become one of very few digital agencies in the UK that can truly boast both quality...

Exeter's the place for an Italian's job!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2013 - 11:47am

A female engineer from Italy has secured a job with design and engineering consultancy Atkins in Exeter after receiving advice from the National Careers Service.

Giulia Magri, who graduated as a structural engineer from University of Rome Tor Vergata in 2005, arrived in Devon in September after finding that opportunities for progression in her field were limited in her native country.

“Although there were jobs available in Italy, and I worked for a number of Italian engineering firms and architects, it became clear that my progression – and my salary ‒ would not meet my...

Chartered accountants get new look

Chartered Accountants Haines Watts Exeter showcases its new branding of the Crediton Office, formerly known as Ocean Consultancy, following the practice merger which took place earlier this year.

A national network established over 80 years ago, with more than 50 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market. The local office primarily focuses on providing accountancy and taxation services to owner-managed small and medium-sized entities and dealing with private client tax affairs across the South West....

Student runner-up in business competition

Second year history student Matt Morley has beaten off competition from more than 160 businesses to reach the final stage of the Born Global business competition and has been awarded second place with his company, TickBox.

The competition operated by Business West seeks out entrepreneurs of the South West to compete for expert international advice, business support and a cash prize to boost their business plan.

During local elections in 2013 Matt identified improvements that could be made to improve the voter experience and set about designing TickBox; a digital platform to...

Is print still crucial for marketing - In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Mon, 12/16/2013 - 9:19am

In this video local business expert Richard Frayne from Quick Print considers whether print is still crucial for marketing.

Richard describes how he thinks print and email marketing can go together.

“Businesses are often keen to follow the latest trends to market their business and are forgetting about a medium that has been a success for over 2000 years. The power of print should never be underestimated and must be utilised within your marketing campaign. The arrival of QR codes has seen advertising campaigns benefit print by directing the consumer to a product with no...

Exeter Family Friendly wins 5 star award

Exeter based healthcare and protection insurer Exeter Family Friendly has been awarded the highest possible honours at the Financial Adviser Service Awards; a five star award for service.

The award tops off another successful year for the leading insurer, who have also picked up accolades for being the best provider of both income protection and private medical insurance, as well as for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Speaking of his delight, Chief Executive Andy Chapman said: “This is a fantastic achievement and something we have been striving towards for years, but until...

Gilbert Stephens staff don their festive woollies for Save the Children

Noel Edmunds and Val Doonican step aside, because the staff of Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors have been getting into the festive spirit and donning a veritable feast for the eyes in Christmas jumpers along with thousands of others raising money for Save the Children on Friday 13 December.

Staff have been arriving at work with a smile on their face and a suitably jovial woolly on their backs – from ruddy-nosed Rudolph to sequin-bedecked Santa – for the minimum fundraising cost of £1, but hopefully much more. The team are hoping to raise hundreds of pounds for children in some of...

Exeter-based EMCAS makes LSE listing

Authored by Ewan Davy
Posted: Thu, 12/12/2013 - 10:39am

Leading Exeter-based claims management company, EMCAS, has been included in a listing of ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ by the London Stock Exchange Group. The report is a celebration of some of the fastest-growing and dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and recognises a diverse range of 100 industries and sectors.

Companies listed in the report were measured on a number of key criteria including being UK based, having a turnover of between £6-250 million in the last 12 months and a minimum of three years in operation. Companies also had to demonstrate...

Sampson Hall Employer of the Year Award!

The Sampson Hall Directors and staff from both our South West and North East offices were delighted to attend the South Durham Business Network and Engineering and Manufacturing Forum and to present Thorn Lighting of Spennymoor their award for Employer of the Year.

All the winners on the night were presented with their awards at The Redworth Hall Hotel on Saturday 30th November with over 200 business people in attendance.

The event was organised to celebrate and recognise local business excellence and achievement. Other awards included business apprentice of the year,...

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