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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

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South West can lead the way in the race to net zero

by Susan Davy, CBI South West Chair

The past 12 months have exacted a terrible toll on both our population and our economy – but with vaccine delivery progressing well and a roadmap to reopening now defined, thoughts are rightly turning to recovery. But let’s be clear – recovery has to be about more than regaining lost ground. Instead, we must aim higher.

If the Covid-19 pandemic has delivered one unexpected positive, it has been a chance to reassess. With so much of our traditional activity on hold, we have had an opportunity to take stock, to re-evaluate our future,...

Americans living in UK must still pay their US taxes or risk of getting their passport taken

If you are a dual citizen of UK/US, then it can bring exceptional benefits, like easy access to both countries and work in both countries. But it can also have some implications of tax and investments that you hold or any inheritance like pensions etc. which you receive from US citizen, which have sold a UK property or your income is above $100000.

U.S. citizens are aware of their U.S. tax obligations, but Americans living in the U.K. are generally not aware of these taxes.

The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) has clearly shown that Americans having more than $52000...

Ashfords LLP appointed to ADBA's advisory board

A shfords has recently been appointed to the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Advisory Board. Ashfords will be represented by Partner Brian Farrell and Senior Associate Jonathan Croley, from Ashfords LLP's Commercial and IP team.

The news follows the expansion of the board from 14 to 20, in order to better reflect the different aspects of developing, building and operating anaerobic digestion (AD) projects. The members of the Board will help steer the organisation's strategic policy direction, ensuring that they are focussed on the most important issues for...

Thousands of pounds of grants available for East Devon businesses

Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) funding for hundreds of East Devon businesses is waiting to be claimed before the deadline at the end of March. Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) will remain open until further notice.

The LRSG emergency coronavirus funding for firms will go back to the Treasury at the end of the month if it is not claimed.

As of 8th March, £14,649,070 has been paid by East Devon District Council in grants to local firms. £14,051,357 has been paid to businesses legally required to close and £597,713 has been paid to businesses which could remain...

Former Exeter Airport boss joins Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey has announced the appointment of Matt Roach as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Mr Roach is the former Managing Director of Exeter Airport and has strong links with Devon’s business community. He succeeds Jonathan Deacon, who is retiring after 30 years with the Abbey.

Fr. Francis Straw, Buckfast Abbey’s Prior Administrator and Chair of Trustees says:” We look forward to welcoming Matt among us and to working with him to make Buckfast Abbey the best it can be for the benefit of everyone. Matt inherits a thriving operation, thanks to the talent, energy and...

TV’s Rob Bell to host South West Civil Engineering Awards

TV’s champion of engineering, past and present, Rob Bell is to host the South West’s top awards for civil engineering projects and civil engineers.

Bell, who presents many popular television series, including Abandoned Engineering, Walking Britain’s Lost Railways and Britain’s Lost Battlefields, will be hosting the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards in autumn this year.

With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, Bell is an enthusiastic advocate for engineering and science, helping people of all ages...

Devon duo launch sustainable subscription box to help small businesses during lockdown

“Who doesn’t love a lockdown delivery?” Say the two female founders of a new service giving customers ethical shopping choices without the hassle

A Devon duo have launched ‘Lofty Box’ - a new sustainable subscription box which brings wellness and lifestyle products straight to your door during lockdown

The co-founders, Claudia Meller, from Crediton, and Emily Joyce, from Exeter – both 30 – launched the box during the pandemic to help emerging brands and smaller businesses reach more customers.

Each Lofty Box contains a selection of products, from healthy snacks...

Offsite construction giants Sigmat agree sponsorship deal with Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Light gauge steel frame specialists Sigmat have announced their partnership with Devon based premiership rugby team the Exeter Chiefs.

The Leeds based firm will be one of the team’s official sponsors for the 2021/22 season.

Sigmat, who are currently working on the construction of a high-profile Marriot Hotel on the club’s Sandy Park site, said they were ‘keen to put something back into the local community’ and saw the opportunity to sponsor the Chiefs as an ideal way to support grass roots rugby as clubs start to emerge from the pandemic.

Sigmat CEO Mark Eburne...

FSB shines light on female business success

Female-focussed businesses from all across the South West came together to celebrate the passion and enthusiasm of women business owners and entrepreneurs in the region when Britain’s biggest business group staged its first regional ‘Women in Enterprise’ conference.

Taking place in the same week as International Women’s Day, the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) hosted the virtual event featuring speakers, panel sessions and networking which attracted attendees from Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath, Devon, Bristol and Somerset.

Among the sessions on...

A new Hero category for National Business Women's Awards

The popular National Business Women's Awards, which hail the success of female entrepreneurs across the country, have launched a new award category.

The Business Hero Award, as voted for by the public, will see a gong presented to the business woman who has gone above and beyond in the face of adversity and supported a local or national cause.

In a year blighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Business Hero award recognises the challenges that have been faced across the business landscape over the past 12 months and the people who have found innovative ways to overcome...

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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

South West can lead the way in the race to net zero

Americans living in UK must still pay their US taxes or risk of getting their passport taken

Ashfords LLP appointed to ADBA's advisory board

Thousands of pounds of grants available for East Devon businesses

Former Exeter Airport boss joins Buckfast Abbey

TV’s Rob Bell to host South West Civil Engineering Awards

Devon duo launch sustainable subscription box to help small businesses during lockdown

Offsite construction giants Sigmat agree sponsorship deal with Exeter Chiefs Rugby

FSB shines light on female business success

A new Hero category for National Business Women's Awards

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