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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

UK and Ireland law firm, Browne Jacobson is backing a national effort to mobilise millions of volunteers while strengthening its employee volunteering offer, as a Founder Member of GoVo , the digital volunteering platform developed by Royal Voluntary Service.

Built in partnership with hundreds of charities, GoVo and GoVo for Business – the platform’s corporate interface - aim to expand the reach and impact of volunteering nationwide.

As a Founder Member, Browne Jacobson will work alongside Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest volunteering organisations in Britain...

Pilot scheme launched to help Devon farmers with future opportunities and new technology

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 11:13pm

A pilot project has been launched to help support the growth of Devon’s agricultural industry. The £500,000 Devon County Council scheme is being supported through the UK Community Renewal Fund which was recently secured by Team Devon.

The DATA (Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator) project is aiming to provide support and research for farmers, growers, landowners, and other agricultural and Agri-Tech businesses to develop innovations which can help build a sustainable farming community within Devon. It will also look to reduce Devon’s carbon footprint, enhance farm productivity, support...

1 in 3 employers have not talked to staff about their mental health over the past year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 10:17pm

New research by Acas has found that over a third (35%) of British employers have not spoken to their staff about their mental health and wellbeing over the past year during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Acas commissioned YouGov to ask businesses in Britain about whether they had personally talked to their staff about their mental health in the last 12 months during the pandemic. The poll found that:

  • Nearly three out of five (59%) had spoken to staff;
  • Over a third (35%) had not talked to staff;
  • 3% did not know or could not remember; and
  • ...

Heart of the South West LEP appoints Frazer-Nash Consultancy to research the potential of sustainable aviation and aerospace facilities in the South West

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:21pm

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW) has appointed Frazer-Nash Consultancy to undertake a feasibility study into the potential for smart and sustainable aviation and aerospace testing and demonstration facilities within the Heart of the South West (Devon and Somerset).

The HotSW is a business-led partnership between the private sector, local authorities, universities and colleges, which aims to raise productivity and ensure prosperity for all through clean and inclusive growth.

Pre-Covid, the South West aerospace industry, which amongst others is home to Leonardo ​...

Plymouth data security expert reveals how Facebook posts help hackers guess passwords

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/07/2022 - 9:45pm

A Plymouth data security expert has revealed how hackers work – and that something as simple as posting a picture from your child’s birthday party can put your business at risk.

Martin Limburn, of IT support company Limbtec is an expert at helping local businesses stay safe and keep hackers out.

“All local businesses are being targeted all the time by cyber criminals. That’s the grim reality of doing business in 2022,” he explained.

“They use automated software to look for hacking opportunities. And are more likely to find them in smaller businesses than big, as...

Cullompton estate agents merge to form Thorne, Carter & Aspen

Two family-run property firms in Cullompton have joined forces to become a leading sales and lettings company.

Thorne & Carter have teamed up with Aspen Property Management Ltd to form Thorne, Carter & Aspen .

The merger took place after both businesses decided working together was the perfect way to secure their futures after the retirement of key founders and partners.

Thorne & Carter estate agents have had offices in Cullompton since the 1930s, while letting agents Aspen Property Management Ltd was set up in the town in 1993.

A chance...

Digital jobs fair launched to connect Devon employers with local talent

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 02/02/2022 - 4:26pm

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme is running a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March 2022, to connect employers with local adults who have recently completed a digital bootcamp to gain in-demand skills.

The South West is facing a skills shortage. The rapid growth of the digital sector has led to businesses struggling to find the skilled people they need to meet their demand, and businesses across the region are facing recruitment challenges. The Train4Tomorrow programme aims to tackle the skills crisis by offering adults access to fully-funded training in in-demand...

Devon printed packaging specialist receives Platinum Trusted Service Award for fifth year running

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 02/01/2022 - 8:42pm

A DEVON printed-packaging company is celebrating this month after receiving the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year running consistently delivering excellence (February 2022).

Newton Print Ltd in Newton Abbot received the award, which is based on ratings from genuine customers, following the number of excellent reviews it received.

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, which specialises in assisting artisan, start-up and SME food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have...

Super Deduction Tax

Save money with Super Deduction Tax Relief

If you have plans to invest in your IT equipment over the next 18 months, did you know there’s a temporary UK tax relief which can save your business money?

It’s called Super Deduction and it started on the 1st April 2021 and is running until 31st March 2023.

What is Super Deduction?

Super Deduction is a temporary tax relief that has been launched by the government to help limited companies.

It basically means when you buy new equipment (including computers) you can claim 130% capital allowance. The super-deduction will allow companies to cut their tax bill...

Leading Exeter property consultancy shortlisted for prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 01/30/2022 - 10:33pm

A leading national property consultancy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which celebrates excellence in undergraduate employability.

Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Best Development Programme’ award in the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards for the second year in a row.

The award recognises employers who go above and beyond to develop students' technical and soft skills, and empower them to be more effective and successful employees.

Fisher German is one of just five companies...

A third of Exeter businesses will be disrupted by ransomware in 2022

Ransomware is going to disrupt more than a third of Exeter businesses in 2022.

That’s the prediction from local data security expert Chris Thomas, Joint Managing Director of IT support company Bluegrass Group, who’s been studying the latest stats.

Chris comments: “A business is hit by ransomware every 11 seconds. It’s far bigger than most owners and managers realise. And it makes me sad to predict so many businesses round here will fall victim next year.”

Ransomware is a dangerous type of attack, where hackers get into a computer or entire network, and encrypt the...

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