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New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.

The new online service for all PAYE taxpayers will make it simpler and easier to check and update their income, allowances, reliefs and expenses, and will be available via their Personal Tax Account or through the HMRC app.

This service forms part of HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap...

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Wollen Michelmore shortlisted in Law Society's Excellence Awards

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have been shortlisted for the third year running from among the brightest and best of the legal profession for the Law Society of England and Wales’ Excellence Awards.

The awards are recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process - underpinning our world-renowned legal system.

Chris Hart, Chief Executive for the firm says “Once again this is a huge honour to be included in these highly regarded awards. We’ve done extremely well to find ourselves shortlisted in three...

Hunter hopes competition for places will drive up standards

Rob Hunter believes competition to get into the Exeter Chiefs starting line-up ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season will help to drive standards up during pre-season.

Forwards coach Hunter said he was “pretty pleased” after watching the English champions notch up victories over the Cornish Pirates (47-15) and Dragons (50-24) during Saturday’s Double Header at Sandy Park.

The Chiefs split their playing squad into two different line-ups for the two games, thus allowing a large nucleus to press their claims for a potential starting spot in the club’s opening league...

Like Minds Ideas Festival announces marketing partnership with Devon Chamber of Commerce

Like Minds Ideas Festival is delighted to announce its marketing partnership with the Devon Chamber of Commerce for the one-day Ideas Festival in Exeter on 29th September.

The Chamber, which operates on a non-profit basis, represents over a thousand businesses across the southwest and lobbies to improve business conditions and support growth in the region. The Chamber is a highly specialised organisation, offering a variety of services ranging from training and development courses to International Trade.

Businesses in Devon have the chance to gain unique business insights...

Power company colleagues take the leap for a good cause

Thrill seeking colleagues at Western Power Distribution (WPD) have taken part in a skydive to raise cash for FORCE Cancer Charity.

Exeter Operators Michael Roberts and Geoff Farrant and Linesman Lewis Taylor made the 15,000 feet jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon, raising £5,000 for the Exeter-based charity who provide treatment and support for those affected by cancer.

Michael said: “We completed a one mile free fall, hitting around 120 mph before the parachute opened and it’s the most exhilarating feeling. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I can’t wait...

IKEA jobs up for grabs at new Exeter Jobs Fair

IKEA is among some of the city’s best-known and largest employers who are taking part in a major new jobs fair next month.

Around 70 employers are expected to exhibit at the Exeter Jobs Fair at the Corn Exchange on September 15.

To support the city’s rapidly-growing economy, Exeter City Council and Exeter Jobcentre Plus have joined forces to host a free, twice-yearly jobs fair.

It aims to ensure that employers can fill current and future vacancies quickly, with the right candidates.

As well as IKEA, those already signed up to the event include Exeter College...

Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

The Exeter City Supporters Trust has welcomed a new grant from the National Lottery to help create a museum in and around St James Park.

The funding bid, which was submitted by the University of Exeter working in partnership with the Trust’s History Group, has been successful in attracting grants of £63,700 with the main contribution coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) with a £50,700 grant made possible by National Lottery players.

The museum will build on the findings made while researching the History of St James Park project, also funded by the HLF, which was...

Buildings to generate their own power with innovative glass blocks

Buildings could soon be able to convert the sun’s energy into electricity without the need for solar panels, thanks to innovative new technology.

Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter are developing a pioneering new technique that could accelerate the widespread introduction of net-zero energy buildings through the latest Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

These products, similar to the solar tile created by Tesla, can become a part of a building’s architecture to generate electricity. The team have created an innovative glass block, which can be...

Exeter City 1 Lincoln City 0: Match report

Reuben Reid sealed a 1-0 win for Exeter City against Lincoln City after a hard-fought encounter at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

The City striker's excellent first-half goal was the difference between the two sides as the visitors put up a stern test for Paul Tisdale’s men.

The Grecians made three changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Swindon Town last time out as Luke Croll, Troy Archibald-Henville, and Jake Taylor replaced Jordan Moore-Taylor, Lee Holmes and David Wheeler.

In a first half which didn’t have too many clear chances for both teams, the away...

Educated Recruitment celebrates 4th birthday

Staff at Edcuated Recruitment celebrated the company’s fourth birthday on Thursday last week (17 August).

Marie Cleave, company director started the business in her home single handedly providing schools in the Teignbridge and Torbay area with supply teaching staff.

Since then, she has opened an office in Newton Abbot with five members of staff.

The company has grown from strength to strength and now cover schools across all of Devon scoping from Plymouth all the way up to Bideford.

ER would like to thank all the schools and teachers who have worked with...

ShoeperMan joins Exeter’s Great West Run

If you’ve been watching any running events this year, you may have seen ‘#Shoeperman’, a lifesize running shoe which is the alter ego of Martin Pearce. Martin is now running Exeter’s Great West Run in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Martin was originally stumped for a design for his costume, so CHSW arranged a colouring competition for the children to design it for him. Martin has already completed the Virgin London Marathon wearing his shoe and, as well as Exeter’s Great West Run, he has also secured a place at the Royal Parks Half Marathon. He runs all his races in...

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New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

Wollen Michelmore shortlisted in Law Society's Excellence Awards

Hunter hopes competition for places will drive up standards

Like Minds Ideas Festival announces marketing partnership with Devon Chamber of Commerce

Power company colleagues take the leap for a good cause

IKEA jobs up for grabs at new Exeter Jobs Fair

Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

Buildings to generate their own power with innovative glass blocks

Exeter City 1 Lincoln City 0: Match report

Educated Recruitment celebrates 4th birthday

ShoeperMan joins Exeter’s Great West Run

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