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digiLab and KOYO unite to transform healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa with responsible AI

UK-based AI company digiLab has partnered with healthtech startup KOYO to support better access to reliable healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, beginning with a rollout in Nigeria.

The partnership brings together digiLab’s explainable, probabilistic AI and KOYO Navigate, a mobile platform that helps users understand if, when and where to seek care. The initiative responds to urgent systemic gaps, including a shortfall of over 200,000 doctors in Nigeria and an estimated 125,000 preventable paediatric deaths each year from diseases such as malaria.

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Senior team appointments boosts Porter Dodson's Exeter Office (left to right Susanah Emson, Louise Minifie, Antonia Power)

Top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments

Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced the appointment of three senior solicitors to its rapidly growing Exeter office at Dix’s Field near Southernhay.

Antonia Power, who specialises in corporate and commercial law, joins the firm as Head of Commercial law for Devon and is leading the Porter Dodson’s ‘General Counsel Services’ offering for SME businesses. Prior to joining the firm, Antonia spent seven years at a major regional law firm and a further nine years as General Counsel and advisor to senior leadership teams within fast-growth technology companies....

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Rapid Fusion marks sales boom with launch of 3D printing robot demonstration centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2025 - 7:32am

A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues.

The technology specialist has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has seen it develop two new additive manufacturing platforms and importantly build a dedicated facility in Exeter to showcase its solutions.

The 5,000 sq ft unit on Skypark will house the firm’s Apollo cell and its latest ZEUS creation, which combines a 3D printing robot with a unique CNC milling capability – providing customers with a...

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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou

Stelios launches young entrepreneur awards 2025

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2025 - 1:15pm

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easyHistory.info ) is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.

The awards will be open from 6 January 2025 for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later. The closing date for entries is 28 March 2025.

Businesses must have been registered at UK Companies House in the last five years since 2019, with accounts showing revenues of at least £200,000 per year.

Applicant entrepreneurs must be a director...

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Entries now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the accolades shine a spotlight on the very best that Devon has to offer, honouring the county’s most talented, passionate and respected artisan food and drink producers, as well as its outstanding hospitality and retail establishments. Applications are open to both Food Drink Devon members and non-members and close on Monday 31st March 2025. The winners will be revealed at the prestigious awards’ ceremony on...

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The Benefits of Implementing BIMI and Why It Is Important

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:39pm

While email marketing is still one of the most effective avenues for contacting clients and customers, the increased access over time means it's more complicated to cut through the clutter than ever, as people are inundated with hundreds of emails in their inboxes every day. Yet, with proper direction, a company can carve out its niche and establish credibility within a message-sent audience via Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI). BIMI allows brands to display a verified logo beside their email message in a consumer's inbox. It increases brand awareness and legitimizes the...

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Michelmores Property Awards 2025: Submissions now open for most popular event in sector’s calendar

Michelmores’ prestigious Property Awards competition is returning in 2025, marking 22 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects in the South West. Entries to the Awards are now open.

Last year's glittering Property Awards ceremony was attended by over 400 individuals in the sector and hosted by well-known actor, comedian and regular face on TV, Lucy Porter.

The Awards, which have long-championed sustainability and innovation, place social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of its judging criteria. These...

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Optix celebrates B Corp certification

Profit meets purpose as Optix Solutions secures B Corp status

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:51am

Exeter-based marketing strategy agency Optix Solutions has been awarded B Corp certification, a globally recognized mark of excellence in balancing profit with purpose.

This milestone places Optix among a growing community of businesses redefining success by prioritizing social and environmental impact.

The company’s journey to B Corp began several years ago as Optix embarked on a series of impactful initiatives to align its operations with sustainable and ethical practices. Managing Director Rob Stevens explained: “When I joined Optix in 2019, sustainability was already...

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Foot Anstey strengthens its South West presence with two new Partner appointments

National law firm Foot Anstey is pleased to be expanding its South West teams with two new Partner hires this week. James Clark and Hayley Steel mark the latest additions to the firm in its ambitious period of growth.

James Clark will be strengthening the firm’s planning and infrastructure offering in the Developer team, bringing extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious planning matters. He is returning to the firm after a tenure at Womble Bond Dickinson. His expertise includes providing strategic planning advice, negotiating Section 106 and other...

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Ben Finch from The Fresh Accountancy Company

What to do if you’re worried about paying your tax bill

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:59am

Those worried about paying their tax bills this January shouldn’t panic, says Ben Finch, an accountant at The Fresh Accountancy Company .

As the tax deadline approaches, some people may feel anxious, especially if their bill is higher than expected. However, Ben advises: “The worst thing you can do is ignore the issue. If you’re struggling to pay in full, take action early - there are options available.”

The first step is to contact HMRC directly. They may discuss extending the payment deadline or suggest making a partial payment before 31 January to demonstrate your...

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Italian deal builds on Rapid Fusion’s entry into the construction sector

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/01/2025 - 9:54pm

A UK-based technology specialist has signed a new international deal that will see additive manufacturing used to make complex concrete moulds.

Rapid Fusion, which provides full turnkey 3D printing solutions from its R&D centre in the South West, has used its ZEUS 3D robotic system to create intricate concrete pieces for Italian start-up Nanoo.

The complex moulds were used to create table legs for an exclusive Italian furniture manufacturer and took just a few days to make – compared to almost two weeks using conventional methods.

By using additive...

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