Business Daily

I thought that it would be appropriate for me to use this opportunity, not only to wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year but importantly, to take this opportunity to set out some detail about the financial context for East Devon District Council over the next few years; the challenges we are facing and the innovate approaches we are taking to ensure that we continue to provide quality services and ‘balance the books’ going forward.

Like all other councils up and down the country, East Devon District Council is feeling the effects of the annual reductions in the Government’s...

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has again been recognised as the most punctual UK-based airline in the latest report on ‘Best and Worst Airlines’ issued by leading consumer watchdog Which? (Jan 2018). The carrier once again tops for on time performance all other UK-based airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Thomas Cook.

The study was based on an analysis of monthly punctuality statistics gathered by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on the percentage of flights that arrived in to the UK within 15 minutes of due time (Short Haul Airlines). Flybe operates...

Specialist property adviser Christie & Co has made two new Business Agent appointments to its Bristol and Exeter offices to strengthen its commitment to its healthcare and licensed business sectors in the South West market.

Oliver McCarthy joins the healthcare business team in the Bristol office with over 20 years experience in the property industry, selling residential property in the UK. Oliver will work alongside Rob Kinsman and Simon Harvey to capitalise on the increasing demand for brokerage services to healthcare owners in the South West.

Julia Pollard BSc (Hons)...

A world-renowned violinist and a former head of the UK Supreme Court will receive honorary degrees from the University of Exeter on Saturday (16 December).

Grammy winner Augustin Hadelich will be honoured for his outstanding achievements in music, while Lord Neuberger, who was Britain’s most senior judge until he stood down earlier this year, will receive the honour for his contribution to law.

Professor Ian Boyd, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will be honoured for outstanding achievements in the field of environment and...