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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...

CDS calls for flexible Government approach for hard to reach areas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 2:00pm

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is calling for a flexible approach from Government to improve broadband connectivity in very hard to reach areas in order to avoid the risk of communities “being left behind”.

In its response to the Government’s consultation on the issue, CDS states that a mix of large contractual delivery, in parallel with support for community solutions through voucher schemes, is needed to tackle the challenges of delivering broadband to the most rural communities.

Matt Warman MP, the Minster for Digital Infrastructure, issued a call for evidence to...

Feritech Global receives funding from BIG Productivity to support growth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 1:45pm

BIG Productivity have approved grant funding of over £38,000 for Feritech Global, contributing towards their ambitious growth plans. The grant from BIG Productivity is to be used towards the purchase of a new JCB telescopic handler.

BIG Productivity (Business Investment Fund for Growth) is a £3.15 million investment fund, financed by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered by Cornwall Development Company. The scheme aims to increase productivity in the region by supporting businesses with national and international opportunities. It is expected that the programme...

University of Exeter Business School shortlisted fo­­r CMI Higher Education Partner of the Year award

University of Exeter Business School shortlisted fo­­r CMI Higher Education Partner of the Year award

The University of Exeter Business School is among the finalists for the Chartered Management Institute's prestigious HE Partner of the Year award 2021.

The Chartered Management Institute is the UK’s leading authority on management and leadership, working with business and education providers to increase the number and standard of professionally qualified managers and leaders.

Its annual HE Partner of the Year is a national award given to Higher Education partners who have made an outstanding positive impact on student experience, professional development and...

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SunGift expands commercial team to manage influx of largescale solar projects

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 8:54am

We’re delighted to announce the addition of two experienced managers to our commercial team to streamline the handling of largescale solar projects across the UK.

New Contracts and Commercial Manager Tom Ransley brings a wealth of experience from his time in the construction industry where he worked in project management and operations in highways and maintenance, on projects ranging from pothole repair to £multi-million road improvement schemes.

After a stint with Bombardier in Austria managing electrical systems supply for trams, Tom returned to the UK and gravitated to...

Calling local business owners! University of Exeter Business School offers free support through Peer Networks programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/28/2021 - 8:11pm

Exeter's Business School is looking to recruit South West businesses for the Peer Networks programme, which will see their owners coached in a powerful leadership development method designed to build their resilience and help them adapt to the new economic climate.

The ‘action learning’ sessions will be free, as part of the government’s Peer Networks programme , funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and co-ordinated by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP).

The Business School has been commissioned to deliver the Peer Networks...

Four new Partners join Michelmores, boosting the Firm's national growth

Michelmores is pleased to welcome another four new Partners to the Firm, promoting Michelmores' investment in talent for growth and bolstering the Firm's Private Wealth offering across the UK. The recruits come hot on the heels of the recent hire of Christian Massey, who brings with him a breadth of experience across landed estates and rural property.

Through the recruitment of leading lawyers across the UK, Michelmores aims to extend its network of influence, and to offer its clients holistic and strategic guidance. Three of the new partners are women, adding strength to...

New Vice Chair appointed at South West Institute of Directors

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:02pm

Steve Hill has been appointed Vice Chair of the Institute of Directors South West region.

Steve is a qualified Chartered Director and volunteer Ambassador representing the SME community in the region. He will support the transition to a new Chair later in the year when Muir Macdonald steps down after his three year term.

Steve started his career working for GEC Marconi in the 1980s. Having worked in a variety of roles he moved into project management and business leadership and also attained a post graduate degree in Project Management. In 2000 Steve took up his first...

More support needed for health at work post-pandemic if State Pension age is to continue to rise, experts warn

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 11:04pm

New research by the Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employment Studies has highlighted the challenges faced by employees with long-term health conditions, warning that more support is needed to help people manage their conditions in the workplace if the state pension is to rise further. With one in three workers now over the age of fifty, and one in five men and women aged 50-54 managing at least one long-term condition, poor health is by far the most common reason for people aged 50-64 to leave work prematurely. The Centre for Ageing Better says more action is needed to...

IWF welcomes Jurassic Fibre into membership bringing a safer internet experience to communities in t

IWF welcomes Jurassic Fibre into membership bringing a safer internet experience to communities in Devon

Award-winning Network Operator and Internet Service Provider Jurassic Fibre Limited (JFL) have joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) as Members. Their membership enables them to further enhance the security of their services, demonstrating how serious Jurassic Fibre are in protecting their customers, especially children, to keep them safe online.

JFL in the south west of the UK is a new alternative fibre-optic network. As similar networks are rolled out across the UK, implementing IWF tools and services to block access to child sexual abuse material is essential.

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Devon crisps company boosted by new Tesco listing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 3:53pm

Popular hand-cooked potato chips producer Burts is celebrating after securing a region-wide listing with Tesco.

The two businesses have struck a deal for three flavours of Burts’ crisps to be sold in more than 60 stores across the West Country – from Yeovil to Ilfracombe and Gloucester to Helston.

Sea Salt, Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion, and Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar are the firm favourites now available at the stores, all in 150g bags.

The listing is the latest success for award-winning Burts, which began life in 1995 with Richard Thomas Burt and his wife...

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