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The quiet rise of the gift card: how a simple idea became a British favourite

Walk into almost any shop in the UK these days and you will find a rack of gift cards near the till. What was once a niche option has become one of the most popular ways to give, and for good reason. The gift card has quietly earned its place as a go-to choice for occasions large and small.

From afterthought to first choice

There was a time when handing over a gift card felt like...

Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL , the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence , is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s Advanced Strategic Optimisation Tool (ASOT) .

ASOT is an independent benchmarking framework...

Why more and more people value online privacy

In recent years, online privacy has evolved from a topic of interest to tech enthusiasts into a concern that affects virtually everyone. Whereas people used to give little thought to the data they left behind online, awareness of digital security is now growing. This is hardly surprising. A large part of our lives takes place online: from banking and shopping to social interactions and work-...

Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa named one of the best hotels in the UK

Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa in Salcombe has been named by The Telegraph as one of the 250 Best Hotels in the UK, placing the South Sands property among the country’s most highly regarded places to stay.

The newly launched guide celebrates the very best of UK hospitality, with selected hotels chosen from The Telegraph’s extensive collection of more than 2,000 hotel reviews....

The Best Digital Tools for Investors Looking To Access International Markets From Home

International investing was much more complicated a while ago when buying shares in Tokyo or following emerging markets from a sitting room in Devon required Bloomberg terminals and fund managers with multiple computer screens working into the evening.

Today, with a smartphone, a decent broadband connection and a good selection of digital tools you can invest from a kitchen table or...

Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

Neil Gilson, a 40-year-old dad of three from Ilfracombe, has already completed four lakes and will now...

'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for New Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land. St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer. ‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer...

Understanding the Gamification of Modern Digital Platforms

Most smartphone users open several apps daily. From social media to fitness and finance apps, we’re tapping at our phones most times during the day. And who can blame us? After all, everything is online these days.

That said, for every smartphone user, some platforms seem to get more attention than others. These applications are either important to our daily activities, or they’re...

Your Handbag Could Be Worth More Than Your Savings Account. Seriously.

There's a quiet shift happening in the world of personal finance, and it has nothing to do with stocks, crypto, or property. More and more people, from seasoned collectors to first-time buyers, are turning to luxury goods as a genuine store of value.

It sounds indulgent. But the numbers tell a different story. Certain luxury handbags have consistently outperformed traditional asset...

South West drivers urged to prepare as national spring breakdowns rise 25% since 2022

National Highways is reminding drivers in the South West to carry out simple vehicle checks before travelling, as new figures show spring breakdowns on England’s motorways and major A-roads are 25.6% higher than in 2022.

A total of 71,254 breakdowns were recorded in spring 2025 (March–May), compared with 56,702 in 2022.

A new national survey shows that 52% of UK driving...

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