Business

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spending Review and Autumn Statement announcement on Wednesday 25 November, Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce, as part of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network, is urging the government to fix the deep-rooted structural issues facing the UK economy.

While the UK economy continues to grow at a good pace, the slightly weaker numbers recorded in...

Lisa Battershill is enjoying the journey of being nominated for customer service and inspirational woman in business with the Devon Venus Awards. The mum of five and grandma to 9 has had Cake and bubbly at Exeter Guildhall canopies and Prosecco at Plymouth Science Park, Afternoon tea at Saunton Sand's Hotel and a ball at Exeter University, meeting inspirational, amazing local women along...

A brand new employability passport to help young people with their future careers has been officially launched.

Representatives from Plymouth schools and businesses were at Devonport Guildhall to formally mark the rollout of the Passport after a successful pilot scheme last year involving several schools, led by Devonport High School for Boys and Eggbuckland Community College.

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The finalists for this year’s Devon Venus Awards 2015 have been announced at a sumptuous cream-tea event.

More than 70 guests and sponsors attended the prestigious afternoon held at Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon, which have recently won the Best Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards 2015. Celebrating their success so far, guests had the opportunity to network with...