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IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

IMP Software , the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, has announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a...

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Life after the Armed Forces: Plymouth veterans recommend Jobs Fair

Veterans who have successfully transitioned to new careers after leaving the armed forces are recommending a jobs fair in Plymouth next month.

The event, which is the second annual jobs fair organised by Plymouth Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 September 2017 from 12pm to 6pm.

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Join in the fun at Central Park

Volunteers are being sought to help with the next stage of improvements to Central Park.

A Central Park Improvements Community Day will take place on Saturday 26 August will give people an update on the work so far and the opportunity to view the concept designs for the play, café and community sports hub proposals.

It will also give people the chance to find out how they can...

More clarity needed for rural markets post-Brexit

Transaction based price index slips for a third successive report Headline demand continues to decline but conditions vary depending on land quality Twelve-month price expectations still negative but only modestly in the South West.

Subdued demand for farmland coupled with falling land prices and a lack of new supply across the rural sector sees calls for more post-Brexit clarity from...

Leading financial adviser joins Thomas Westcott

The financial planning team at leading independent chartered accountants Thomas Westcott has been bolstered by the arrival of Chartered Financial Planner Simon Lake.

Based in Thomas Westcott’s Plymouth office, Simon brings over a decade’s experience providing high level advice and guidance to individuals and institutions throughout the South West.

Before joining Thomas...

Accreditation success ensures continued high quality care for patients

Two teams have successfully retained the necessary accreditation to continue the high quality level of care offered to patients in Clinical Haematology and Oncology at Derriford Hospital.

As the main referral centre for the South West Peninsula Transplant Service, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust requires an inspection every few years by an international standards and accreditation body,...

Fashionistas flock to Britain's Ocean City for the latest lust-haves

Plymouth’s successful fashion bonanza is back – with even more cutting edge styles, bang-on trends and catwalk crazes.

For one week in September forget Paris, Milan, New York or Rome – Britain’s Ocean City is the place to be seen during the glamorous Fashion in the City event.

From little black dresses to designer jackets, leather coats to five inch heels, flatforms to swag,...

Roaming Freestylers take over Drake Circus

Roaming Freestylers took over Drake Circus on Saturday!

The team of roaming sport freestylers got heads turning at Drake Circus at the weekend as they showcased their skills. The freestyler’s who display tricks, flicks and kicks with footballs did not disappoint as the crowd cheered them on. Visitors of Drake Circus got involved and even learned some moves of their own.

This...

NFU criticises proposals for Britain to pursue tariff-free trade at all costs post-Brexit

NFU President Meurig Raymond has criticised proposals that Britain will benefit after Brexit from pursuing global free trade at all costs and unilaterally lowering tariffs.

Mr Raymond was responding to claims published by economist Patrick Minford, who predicted a benefit to the country of £135bn from a “hard Brexit” that eliminated tariffs, and a report from the Institute of Economic...

Is Your Business Cyber Secure?

Cyber security poses a very real threat for business large and small, whether they realise it or not. Any company with infrastructure vulnerabilities is unfortunately susceptible to a cyberattack, such as ransomware, worms and Trojans, which can have financial, operational and reputational repercussions for a business.

So, is your business cyber secure? If not, here is how you can...

Sustainability and energy-efficiency high on the list for Barratt and its homes for the future

Housebuilder Barratt Homes in Plymouth is demonstrating its commitment to becoming the nation’s leading sustainable housebuilder, by highlighting its drive for an increase in low carbon, energy efficient, homes.

“With 29 percent of all energy use taking place in the home, the focus among construction professionals should be very much on creating sustainable homes that are kind to the...

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