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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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PSP firms shortlisted for prestigious business awards

Top business accolades potentially await four prestigious Plymouth Science Park based companies which have been shortlisted for the annual Plymouth Business Awards, being held at the Plymouth Pavilions on Friday, 17 May.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge are two of the PSP businesses which have been shortlisted for the Best Tech Business category. Moortec provides cutting edge technology by producing miniscule monitoring systems which fit within tiny...

South West law firm supports suicide prevention CIC with pro-bono work

A South West law firm has recently provided pro-bono legal advice to a Devon-based suicide prevention CIC, to help tackle the crisis across Devon, the South West and further afield.

Stephens Scown LLP was approached by Chukumeka Maxwell, CEO of Action To Prevent Suicide CIC, who informed Partner Laurie Trounce and Solicitor Olivia Miller about the scale of the problem across the South West.

Suicide remains the biggest killer of young people and particularly men under the age of fifty, but alarmingly two-thirds of victims do not seek support from their GP or health...

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to apply for Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant this month.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available through the scheme which aims to help companies who are looking to promote their products and services to wider audiences.

The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is to help local firms cover their exhibiting costs at high profile UK trade shows and events. Applications need to be submitted by noon on Monday 20 May 2019.

More than 40 companies have so far benefited from the funding scheme...

Merchant services providers

The term ‘merchant service’ is simply a platform that helps business owners to operate and grow their businesses effectively. Merchant Service Providers facilitate credit or debit card payments for goods and services. These transactions can be facilitated on the phone, face-to-face, or even virtually over the Internet.

Having a merchant service provider for your business is quite relevant because as a merchant, you get to:

Accept payments from your customers through credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments.
Securely manage PCI compliance when

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

By placing policy discussion into the hands of large and small organisations across the country, The Parliamentary Review moves away from the "Westminster bubble" to get to the heart of the issues that matter most to businesses. Jointly chaired by Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, the Review's non-partisan approach facilitates policy development driven by those who are most affected by it.

McClure Solicitors are a private-client legal firm based in Glasgow, Scotland. Managing Director Andrew Robertson explains in The Review that their unique model has worked well for them for a...

Heather Upchurch, Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer, and Lee Coomber, Dealerweb Business Development Director

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

CDK Global, Inc (Nasdaq, CDK), a provider in automotive dealership software used by 28,000 automotive retailers in over 100 countries, yesterday visited Dealerweb in Exeter as part of its Partner Programme nationwide Roadshow.

The CDK Global Partner Programme team is visiting eight new partners, alongside Dealerweb, with an entourage of hospitality and refreshment vans serving muffins and coffee, between 29th April and 10th May.

Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer Heather Upchurch commented, “The integration of Dealerweb and CDK marks the coming together of two industry...

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

Five of Exeter's recent property projects have been shortlisted in the 2019 Michelmores Property Awards. The annual awards celebrate exceptional property and construction projects located in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Cornwall, across ten categories.

The Lodge House, Kennford Court, in Kennford, has been shortlisted for Project of the Year (under £5m) and for Building of the Year. Formerly a redundant water storage tank, the site has now been converted into a contemporary residence with far reaching views of Haldon Forest and the River Exe.

Under the Heritage...

How to find the right location for your business

When starting up a business, the first thing that you should think about is the location in which you would like to base it and where your offices are going to be, if you are having any. If you are thinking of moving away from Exeter to start your business, or simply want to find the right location within Exeter itself, there are many options you should consider. To find the right location for your business, you should consider factors such as your target audience, location costs and the ease of access for both yourself and your employee.

Your Target Audience

When...

Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Leon Horn achieved a “Distinction” in all areas of his Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is part of the new Apprenticeship Standard that is being rolled out nationally, replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks. The apprenticeship reforms aim to provide a more thorough and practical foundation to the profession, with emphasis on equipping learners with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress and thrive throughout their career.

As part of the Level 2...

Securious' expanding cyber security team

Demand for cyber security sees Devon-based Securious expand team by 71% - Lack of online payment card compliance puts region’s businesses at threat of attack

Securious, the region’s leading cyber security compliance specialist, has seen a dramatic twelve months of growth in which businesses in the South West have become increasingly aware of their vulnerability to cyber attacks. Despite this, Securious warns that commercial operations could be blind-sided by payment card fraud due to the incorrect implementation of 3rd party Payment Card solutions.

“We’ve seen a growth in attacks on websites with databases holding customer information and payment details,” says Pete Woodward, Director at Securious. “For us, this is one of the biggest...

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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

PSP firms shortlisted for prestigious business awards

South West law firm supports suicide prevention CIC with pro-bono work

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Merchant services providers

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

How to find the right location for your business

Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Demand for cyber security sees Devon-based Securious expand team by 71% - Lack of online payment card compliance puts region’s businesses at threat of attack

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