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New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.

The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.

The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...

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Free digital support for Devon and Somerset Businesses with Digital Business Adviser service

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/29/2023 - 9:17pm

Help is at hand for businesses in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay looking for digital support.

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s fully funded Digital Link service has helped almost 500 SMEs in the region develop their digital business strategies for free, enabling their businesses to grow and become more successful. A further 95 businesses have benefitted from a one-to-one Digital Business review with one of the Growth Hub’s Digital Business Advisers.

As part of the review, businesses are asked questions about their digital technology usage. This 'Digital...

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Leading Exeter property consultancy announces three appointments as it continues to expand in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:05pm

A leading property consultancy in Exeter has made three appointments as it continues to expand in the South West.

Fisher German has welcomed Sarah Teagle as an associate in the firm’s Infrastructure Services Division.

The firm has also appointed two new graduates, with Henry Bosworth also joining the Infrastructure Services Division and Charlotte Scott joining the firm’s Property Management Consultancy Division.

Sarah joins the firm with almost 10 years of property expertise having worked in land referencing before qualifying as a chartered surveyor.

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Paper Bag Co Joins the Rawlings Group Family!

Authored by tomdummer
Posted: Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:39pm

2023 has been a successful year so far for the Paper Bag Co team, with a new website on the horizon and a range of interesting projects coming up, we are looking forward to the future

With our mission of delivering sustainable bespoke and wholesale bags packaging to some of the UK’s leading brands, we are pleased to announce that Paper Bag Co has been acquired by and will be joining Rawlings Group.

Rawlings specialise in glass packaging supplies and have a rich heritage dating back to 1850 where they started by washing and recycling beer bottles and selling them to...

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Devon Civic University Agreement to build a greener, healthier and fairer future

A landmark partnership agreement has been signed between Devon County Council and the University of Exeter .

The Devon County Civic University Agreement formalises and strengthens the existing links between the two organisations.

Having received the backing of the County Council’s Cabinet and the University’s Executive Board, the aim is to generate greater benefits for people and businesses in Devon, supporting the county to be a thriving, sustainable and prosperous place to live and work.

Three immediate priorities of the partnership agreement are: -...

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Foot Anstey's new vacation scheme opens the door to law for underrepresented individuals

Law firm, Foot Anstey, announces a new vacation scheme offering aspiring lawyers from underrepresented Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in the legal field.

Those that are successful will spend a week experiencing what it's like to be a Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey. At the end of the vacation scheme week, there will be a training contract assessment centre and those who are successful will be offered a training contract. Vacation Scheme participants will also take part in a series of masterclass sessions to develop their legal skills and...

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Browne Jacobson’s real estate lawyers win top legal award at  Exeter Property Awards 2023

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/23/2023 - 9:49pm

Browne Jacobson’s commitment to its clients across the vibrant and dynamic real estate and construction sector in the South-West has been recognised at The Exeter Property Awards after the firm were announced winners of the Legal category on Friday (20 October).

The prestigious awards took place at the Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter and celebrate the achievements of the advisers and businesses operating across the region’s real estate space.

The independent judging panel was made up of leading figures from the Exeter business community, including Thomas Jupp,...

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South West’s leading maritime sector receives funding boost to drive innovation

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 10/23/2023 - 12:22pm

Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors

The Great South West , which covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, has been chosen as the country’s Marine and Maritime Launchpad, recognising its leadership in the sector.

As part of the programme, the region is set to receive up to £7.5m of investment to drive innovation and business growth, building on its strengths in marine and maritime.

Karl Tucker, Chair of the Great South West, said: “It’s fantastic to see the...

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Exeter’s Tyler Grange Joins All Party Parliamentary Group on Environmental, Social and Governance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/22/2023 - 10:02pm

Exeter-based environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has been appointed to the All-Party Parliamentary Group ( APPG ) Advisory Board on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

ESG, or corporate sustainability practices, have never been higher on the agenda. Now, as a member of this Group, Tyler Grange leaders meet with parliamentarians, regulators, think tanks, investors and other business heads to drive forward the nation’s ESG policy agenda and provide technical and practical advice to the Government.

The B Corp four-day week firm – located on Kings Wharf, in the...

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Heart of the South West LEP achievements and transition outlined in AGM

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:28am

The Heart of the South West LEP hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) via online webinar on Friday 13 October.

The event included a summary of the LEP’s activities and achievements over the past year; including unlocking opportunities in key sectors, as well as recent Government announcements and the future of the LEP.

16 Local Growth Fund and Getting Building Fund projects have been completed over the last financial year. Projects such as Marsh Barton Railway Station, InterCity Place in Plymouth and the Somerset Digital Innovation Centre have all reached completion,...

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Old Mill appoints Hugh Johnson to help expand Wealth Management offering

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/19/2023 - 6:43pm

Financial experts Old Mill have appointed Financial Planner and digital advice specialist Hugh Johnson to the Wealth Management team.

Hugh, who is originally from Canterbry in Kent, began his career in financial services in 2008, working as a foreign exchange broker in the City of London before finding his vocation in financial advice where he felt he could add more value to his clients.

After a few years as a trainee adviser in London, Hugh - a keen surfer and lover of the outdoors - decided he wanted to move out of the city. He took a role at Bristol-based Jelf where...

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