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The long and bitter political battle over Brexit, which brought us two general elections, three prime ministers and a three-and-a-half-year deadlock in parliament, appears to be over. With Boris Johnson, the prime minister, set to push his Brexit deal through parliament by the end of January, debate has now shifted to the trade deals that the government will need to thrash out over the next few months.

Whether you’re a Brexiter or a Remainer, all sides in the debate have long acknowledged that withdrawing from a trade bloc as big as the EU will create significant economic turmoil...

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has built 591 new homes in the Exeter region in the last 12 months, and brought more than £37 million to local communities.

The figures are obtained from the company’s annual socio-economic footprint and highlight how much the local economy benefits from the building of new homes, thanks to a combination of programmes that form part of each new housing development.

The company, which includes David Wilson Homes, spent £22 million on physical works in the community to improve highways, outdoor spaces and local facilities. A further...

EXPERTS at a leading south Devon care provider are championing a variety of innovative techniques this month (January 2020) to care for people with dementia living at home in the county.

Guardian Homecare, operating in Torbay and Exeter, says it is important to use different methods for those with the condition and has rolled these out as part of its staff training.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter says: “We have worked with people with dementia for many years and through this we have developed a variety of techniques, which can be used when caring for...

The finalists for the 2020 BETA Business Awards, recognising companies and individuals making significant contributions to the equestrian industry, have been announced. Winners of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s annual awards will be revealed during the BETA Gala Dinner, at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Monday 20 January.

“We wish all the finalists the best of luck,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “As always, the standard of entries was extremely high and we know that those collecting their trophies will be very worthy winners.”...