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The last twelve months have been a rollercoaster year across so many sectors. Nowhere have the effects of the global pandemic been more pronounced than in the services sector. With the second wave of COVID-19, some businesses have been able to utilize technology to find a ‘new normal in an attempt to ease back into work.

The global pandemic has also accelerated pronounced structural changes to traditional industries such as medical and legal where new, innovative business models have accelerated high growth potential. For businesses in the services sector, the move back to work...

Only two-and-a-bit months ago were we excitedly writing about the return of the gender pay gap. We spoke about how vital it was that the return to normal had to come soon, or we would risk seeing the reversal of crucial diversity and inclusion efforts, and a real decline in the welfare of women in the workplace.

“Moving forward, things will be returning to normal very soon. It has been made clear that the suspension of pay gap reporting was only a temporary measure during the pandemic and, as of 2021, emphasis will be put back on eradicating the inequality faced by many women in...

Peter Gorton, an award-winning chef who made his name developing some of the best-known restaurants in the West Country, has become a director of Food Drink Devon.

Peter who has owned and run famous establishments such as West Devon’s Horn of Plenty and Dartmouth’s Carved Angel, says he accepted the invitation to join the board because he believes it will be vital for the West Country catering industry to pull together in a post-Covid era, and because he believes the produce of Devon is second to none.

“My heart is in Devon and I wanted to support members of this...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry, but few have been hit as hard as hospitality. While there are now reasons to be optimistic for later in the year, businesses in these industries are having to find ways to manage in the interim.

A Second Easter Under Restrictions

This is extremely challenging, especially when you consider that there are many events and holidays happening around this time of the year. Hotels and other businesses in this industry thrive on events like Mother’s Day, Easter and Bank Holidays, but now are facing the prospect of missing out...