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34% of GamStop Users Still Gamble on Offshore Sites

Did you notice that the UKGC-based self-exclusion programme brings new limitations to the table? Its purpose is to help people manage their gambling habits. Even though it aims to assist casino enthusiasts, a surprising statistic exists: 34% of GamStop users keep on using offshore betting...

City Deal will help businesses find space

One of the major impacts of the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal will be to unlock potential employment space in the city, according to the city’s newest commercial property team.

West Country commercial property specialists Bruton Knowles have just opened new offices in Lockyer Street, Plymouth with the aim of helping businesses identify their property requirements within...

Business support across the South West peninsula through City Deal

Thousands of businesses will benefit from extra support and funding through the City Deal.

As well as the creation of a marine industries production campus at South Yard, a key part of the deal is to provide effective business support across the board.

From the global players, worth millions of pounds, to individuals looking to start up a company, the second part of the...

Plymouth City Council apprentices will battle it out for a second year

Plymouth City Council has entered the Brathay Apprentice Challenge for the second year running in the hope to be crowned ‘apprentice team of the year’ 2014.

Last year the Council’s apprentices won the regional heats and took their place at the national finals where they finished in fifth place.

The Council also got named Large Employer of the Year at the regional heats of the...

10 oddest late tax return excuses

With the 31 January tax return deadline just around the corner, HMRC has revealed the ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for sending in a late return.

The following bizarre, exotic and flimsy excuses have all been used by tardy taxpayers:

1. My pet goldfish died (self-employed builder)

2. I had a run-in with a cow (Midlands farmer)

3. After seeing a volcanic eruption on...

"Too many stuck in Minimum Wage" says CBI chief

The head of CBI, the UK’s main business lobby has called for a more “balanced” economic recovery as part of organisations’ annual New Year’s message today.

John Cridland, the CBI Director-General said that there were too many people still “stuck” in minimum wage jobs despite the economy improving.

He said: “The recovery is taking root and business leaders have a spring in their...

EMCAS listed by London Stock Exchange in ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’

Leading Devon-based claims management company, EMCAS, has been included in a listing of ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ by the London Stock Exchange Group. The report is a celebration of some of the fastest-growing and dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and recognises a diverse range of 100 industries and sectors.

Companies listed in the report were...

Blue Chip Holidays Announces Plans For National Expansion

Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four and five star self catering holiday homes, has today announced plans for national expansion following the appointment of Stewart Black, former Head of Sales at Homeaway Holiday Rentals, to the position of Business Development Director.

Stewart, who was previously responsible for Homeaway’s international holiday homes...

HLM Architects, Mills Bakery announce promotion to Associate

Sian was promoted from Architect to Associate on 1st October 2013, after being with HLM for 7 years and relocating from the London office to Plymouth in August 2012. Since relocating to Plymouth, Sian has expanded her experience in education, healthcare, defence, residential and commercial projects. She is an active member of South West Women in Construction and attends various regional...

ICO2 and Dave Nicholls Upholstery to launch Faraday Fabrics on-line

Plymouth E Commerce Company ICO3 and Faraday Mill based upholstery business – Dave Nicholls Upholstery – have agreed a business partnership and will launch Faraday Fabrics on-line.

The locally known upholstery company have decided to re-brand the business for the on-line market in order to move the business forward with a new branch to their current business model.

Dave...

Devon businesses recruit low levels of career starters

Survey reveals skills needs of Devon businesses

Devon businesses are only recruiting low numbers of young people looking for their first job since leaving education, according to research published today by Devon County Council.

The Devon County Council Workforce Skills Survey aims to better understand the issues and challenges facing businesses in Devon in relation to skills,...

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