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Material shortages ease but 63% of respondents in the UK cite labour shortages as leading restraint on growth

Although recent official construction data has been a little mixed, the latest RICS Construction Market Survey for Q1 2015 shows labour shortages in the sector intensifying alongside feedback that workloads are continuing to rise. Some 63% across the UK cited labour shortages as an issue followed by 55% highlighting finance.

In the South West, 60% more respondents cited a lack of Quantity Surveyors, 60% a lack of other construction professionals, and 45% more...

Innovative IT firm Hosted Desktop UK (HDUK), based in Exeter, is jubilant after being announced as the Express & Echo’s Small Business of the Year at a gala ceremony at Sandy Park last week. And if winning the most hotly contested category in this year’s Business Awards was not enough, the firm was also selected as a finalist for the prestigious Business of the Year category.

The cloud computing firm is getting accustomed to such accolades, as this awards success comes hot on the heels of HDUK being recognised both regionally and nationally by two key business publications. The...

In the lead up to the 2015 General Election, Leading Women UK hosted a series of Election Special networking events across Devon.

These events were open to men and women and gave attendees the chance to have their questions answered by a panel of political representatives.

On 20 April the South Hams Election Special took place at the Venus Café, Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth. The network was joined by Labour candidate, Nicky Williams and Conservative candidate, Dr Sarah Wollaston. The ‘Question Time’ style discussion was facilitated by local business-women and Leading Women UK...

Michelin-starred celebrity chef Michael Caines, MBE, has today announced the launch of a unique partnership of adoption agencies based in Devon, Adopt South West.

The new partnership includes the adoption agencies of Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council, Torbay Council and charities Barnardo’s and Families for Children.

Adopt South West, who are committed to finding and supporting stable and secure placements for children, are also launching a campaign to break down the myths surrounding adoption. The campaign will also focus on encouraging people who have not...