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The Private Equity team at Foot Anstey LLP reported a record level of activity for 2021, completing 30 private equity backed deals in the calendar year, despite continued turbulence and uncertainty. Highlights during this exceptionally busy period saw the team strengthen existing relationships with private equity firms August Equity and Livingbridge, and their portfolios, and support the...

There’s no doubting that Devon’s economy has suffered some severe hits in the past. The decline of fishing, mining and even agriculture has meant that not only is tourism now vitally important, but other service industries are also too.

The better news is that many of these have been growing in the county in recent years. The effect is easy to see in terms of economic output. In 2019...

A new collaboration between community interest company Real Ideas and City College Plymouth, Devon, will benefit hundreds of students on creative courses, who will be able to take up the chance to work within some of the city’s most inspirational spaces.

This new membership agreement between the two like-minded organisations will provide students with high-quality work experience...

More than £57,000 was paid out over the festive period to help struggling East Devon families with food and bills.

In just six weeks, between November 18th and the end of December 2021, 350 households were helped from the Household Support Fund through East Devon District Council (EDDC).

Residents suffering financial hardship this winter can still apply for help to pay for...