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Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

Leading natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation and independent UK law firm Burges Salmon have announced the signing of a landmark partnership valued at up to £1 million . As part of the agreement, Burges Salmon will be the exclusive buyer of up to 8,000 premium-quality, UK-based carbon credits which will be provided at £125 per tonne .

Funding one of the UK’s most ambitious nature restoration projects on the beautiful Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon , the partnership demonstrates an important shift in how the voluntary carbon market operates - moving from...

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Exeter special effects company one of 12 winners in UK Government’s prestigious Made in the UK, Sold to the WorldAwards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2025 - 3:02pm

From ethical metal recycling to AI-driven edtech and digital identity, twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.

Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the international growth of the UK’s most dynamic small businesses.

Recognised in the Creative Industries category, Luminous Show Technology is a specialist designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical hardware for the entertainment sector. Founded in 2017 and based in Exeter, the company...

Will Jordan and Dave Hall, co-founders of IMP Software.

Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2025 - 1:40pm

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

Louise Workman, CEO, Ashfords

Ashfords targets £100m revenue in new five-year strategy

Authored by Kerry Jack
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2025 - 11:08am

UK law firm Ashfords has again announced strong financial results for 2024/25 with revenue up 11% to £61m as it kicks off a new five-strategy targeting revenue of £100m.

Developed in consultation with the firm’s 500 staff, the new strategy builds on three years of sustainable growth at the firm, with revenue up by over 25% in that period; triggering a 7% firm-wide bonus each year.

Ashfords CEO, Louise Workman, who is in year two of her second four-year term, says: “We’re proud of what we have delivered over the last five years, but now see an even greater opportunity for...

Mike Back and Diane Moore, Signs Express Exeter

Local Signage Business Embarks on Exciting New Chapter as Signs Express (Exeter) Rebrand Takes Shape

A long-established family business in Exeter has taken a bold step into the future by joining forces with the UK’s largest signs and graphics network. Earlier this year, following the retirement of the previous owners of Signs Express (Exeter), local brother-and-sister team Mike Back and Diane Moore, owners of KBS Signs, officially took the reins, completing the network’s first-ever franchise rebrand.

KBS Signs, a trusted name in the local signage industry since 1960, had been a proudly family-run business for over six decades. Now trading as Signs Express (Exeter), the company is...

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South West Investment Fund marks 150th deal milestone

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:05am

The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund is marking its 150th deal having driven almost £66m of investment into new and growing businesses across the region.

Launched in 2023, the £200m fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across the whole of the South West, offering loans from £25,000 up to equity investment of £5m.

The British Business Bank is the UK’s government-backed development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

Latest figures show the South West...

Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s Inaugural Gather Summit is a Huge Success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit, a landmark one-day event spearheaded by Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Held at The Forum, University of Exeter, on Wednesday 11th June, the summit delivered a powerful day of insight and inspiration for the region’s vibrant food and drink community. An impressive line-up of keynote speakers including David Edwards from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, BBC Gardeners...

Knight Frank announces new Partner in its Exeter office

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/17/2025 - 6:51pm

Knight Frank has appointed Joel Moore as Partner in its Exeter office.

Joel joins Knight Frank with nearly two decades of experience in the property industry, specialising in Exeter and the East Devon market. Starting as a Sales Negotiator in 2007 he steadily advanced in his career, moving to Agency Manager in Topsham and the wider East Devon area and in 2024, Sales Valuer in Exeter advancing to Associate.

In his new role at Knight Frank Joel will be responsible for residential sales across Exeter and East Devon. He will work closely with Hamish Humfrey of the Waterfront...

Dr Eulian Roberts has been appointed as Chair of Exeter Science Park

New chair appointed to lead Exeter Science Park into next phase of growth

Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.

Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...

Old Mill announces three new partners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 8:57pm

South West financial experts Old Mill have announced three new Partners as part of its commitment to investing in future leaders. From July 1, financial planner Stuart Coombe, audit specialist David Jones and rural accountancy specialist Phil Kirkpatrick will all become Partners, bringing the total number within the firm to 22.

Stuart, who comes from an East Devon dairy farming family, is a rural specialist within the wealth management team . He joined Old Mill in 2008 as a paraplanner and during his 17 years at the firm, has become chartered and worked his way up to Director....

New era for the Brend Collection

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/10/2025 - 9:30pm

After completion of a successful and amicable shareholder buyout, the Brend Collection are looking forward to a bright future together, still as a fully family-owned business.

The Brend Collection includes The Saunton Sands Hotel in Saunton, The Carlyon Bay Hotel in Cornwall, The Victoria in Sidmouth, The Royal Duchy in Falmouth, The Belmont in Sidmouth, The Park in Barnstaple, The Imperial in Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple and The Barnstaple.

First established in 1955 by Percy and Florence Brend and currently employing more than 1100 staff, The...

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