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6 Best Commercial Pest Control Companies in 2026

Commercial pest control is critical for protecting businesses, reputation, and compliance with health and safety standards. Whether you operate in hospitality, food production, retail, transport, or healthcare, a professional pest control partner helps prevent infestations from damaging stock, disrupting operations, or harming your brand.

This guide highlights the best commercial...

7 Best UK Building Surveyors in 2026

Whether you’re planning a renovation, extension, commercial redevelopment, or need precise architectural documentation, finding an experienced building surveyor is key. Building surveyors provide essential services such as measured building surveys, 3D laser scanning, topographical surveys, structural assessments, and BIM-ready deliverables that support planning and construction workflows....

RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Founded in 2011 and based in Devon, RAW is celebrating 15 years in business this year. The judges of the award commented: “This agency has been named PR Company of the Year for consistently delivering...

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Exeter-based MAT finance specialists IMP Software named UK Education Industry Company of the Year by The Assignment Report

IMP Software has been named as The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.

Exeter-based IMP supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ICFP and purchasing. Adopted by over 550 trusts across 6,000 schools, IMP’s platform gives leaders the visibility and insight to plan with confidence....

Plymouth jobs secured as Clarity Group fastens on to latest manufacturing acquisition

More than 60 jobs in the South West and Black Country have been safeguarded after the purchase of a critical supplier to the nuclear and defence sector.

Rapidly expanding Clarity Group has purchased Cofast and sister company NDB Engineering from the administrators in a deal that will provide security and fresh investment for robotics and a host of productivity improvements.

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Timber that doesn’t burn

Timber has always been valued for its strength, versatility, and natural beauty. But when exposed to fire, untreated wood has a clear limitation: it burns. Advances in fire-retardant technology are changing that reality, transforming timber into a material that can withstand extreme conditions without losing its integrity or aesthetic appeal.

How fire-retardant treatment changes the...

Creating Flexible Spaces Through Modern Office Design

Work patterns have changed. Many offices now support hybrid schedules, shifting team sizes and varied types of work throughout the day. A fixed layout no longer fits these demands. Modern office design focuses on flexibility so spaces can adapt without constant renovation or disruption. This article looks at practical ways to create offices that support movement, choice and productivity,...

Devon firm’s big win: New jobs and £500k boost after major trailer deal

A Devon firm is creating new jobs and investing £500,000 after sealing a major deal with an iconic trailer maker.

C&O Trailers has become an official distributor for the world-renowned Ifor Williams Trailers, supplying its full range from its Pitt Farm site near Cullompton.

The move marks a significant expansion for the C&O Group which already sells agricultural,...

Can Virtual Cards Help Control Facebook Ads Budget Spending?

Facebook Ads can scale fast—sometimes faster than your budget comfort level. One day a campaign is pacing normally; the next, an audience expands, bids shift, or automation optimizes aggressively and your spend spikes. That’s not always a “bad” thing, but it’s a problem when your finance team (or your client) expects predictable spend, clean reporting, and zero surprises.

Virtual...

Drake Circus celebrates bumper festive season

Drake Circus has reported a hugely successful festive season, with the centre welcoming more shoppers through the doors than the year before.

During the two weeks over Christmas*, the centre saw a 3% increase in footfall compared to 2024, with Monday 22nd December proving to be the busiest as shoppers picked up last minute gifts and enjoyed the Christmas lights, festive character...

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