Business

Devon County Council has agreed its support for the development of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport sites in the county.

The Freeport has the potential to unlock £314 million of inward investment and create more than 3,500 jobs by building on the area’s global reputation for marine innovation and advanced engineering.

At the Council’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 13 April...

New research has revealed that nearly half (48%) of employees in the South West would consider teaching in further education either full or part time alongside their current job, as more people felt the benefits of sharing their skills during the pandemic.

The findings, from the Department for Education, come as the Government is calling on more industry professionals to share their...

RGB Building Supplies is supporting the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) national appeal to help the people of Ukraine by collecting essential items.

RGB’s branches have created donation areas where its staff, customers and those in the local area can drop-off items such as thermal clothing, bedding, sleeping bags, torches, first aid kits, toiletries, baby items, household...

The Environment Agency has produced a new film showing how it is working with farmers in the River Axe catchment in East Devon to improve water quality and compliance with environmental legislation. The film ‘Future farming in the Axe catchment’ is available now on YouTube Future Farming in the Axe Catchment - YouTube ). The River Axe is of national significance as a designated Special Area...