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Devon-based Simpkins Edwards has reached the finals of the British Accountancy Awards - widely regarded as the industry’s most prestigious accountancy accolade - for the second year running.

The firm, which has six offices in Devon, including an office in Exeter, will join other leading accountancy firms from across the UK at the awards dinner in September, each vying to secure top honours.

Shortlisted in the Mid-Tier Innovation of the Year category, Simpkins Edwards’ new monthly subscription service, “Plan With Confidence”, has been recognised for its use of technology,...

Exeter-based independent training provider, PGL Training Limited (PGL) has won a prestigious contract to provide a Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship programme with the Royal Devon & Exeter (RD&E) Trust. The contract went to open tender and is the beginning of a new programme being launched within the RD&E to provide excellent opportunities across the South West.

Established in 2004, PGL originally provided training for the construction industry including plumbing and electrical, and expanded into a diverse range of courses such as hair and beauty as the business...

Don’t believe the naysayers – Britain is booming with some fantastic companies and products that are waiting to burst onto the international market. After a lot of investment and the hard work of the nation’s best entrepreneurs, British manufacturing is coming back and is quickly becoming one of the country’s fastest growing sectors.

Here is a list of three of Britain’s fastest growing companies that offer some of the most innovative and desirable British-made products on the market today.

Simba Mattresses

This young mattress manufacturer has quickly become the...

Crafters, makers, bakers, barbers and bar tenders gathered together to showcase their one-of-a-kind products and services at the InExeter independent showcase in St Stephens Church on 27 June. Celebrating the launch of InExeter’s Summer of Independents campaign, which will champion Exeter’s vibrant independent scene, the event shone a light on a handful on the brilliant indie businesses in the city.

Businesses including The Roots Foundation, Mantis, Erin Cox, The Belt Makers, March Coffee, the Recycled Candle Company, and Chococo were on hand at the event to show and talk to...