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South West’s strategic investment opportunities to be showcased at leading national event

The Great South West , the Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, will be leading a delegation of senior business and political leaders to make the case for the region at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK, set to take place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds.

An exciting programme of events, panel sessions and meetings at the Great South West Pavilion will provide insights into the region’s critical role in delivering the UK’s...

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Exeter IT company celebrates new chapter as Jordan Westcott steps up as Managing Director

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 09/06/2023 - 4:39pm

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its leadership team.

Jordan Westcott, who joined the company over a decade ago, is set to take the helm as the new Managing Director in September 2023. He will succeed Julian Wills, who will transition to the role of CEO.

Jordan joined the company in 2008 at the age of 16 from St Lukes School, Exeter, as an Apprentice Engineer, a role which ignited his passion for technology and client service. Over the years, he has gained invaluable experience across...

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South West marketing agency seeing significant growth with key new client wins

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2023 - 11:21pm

Positive impact marketing agency welcomes five new clients following recent growth

Exeter and Bristol-based marketing agency Program is celebrating recent growth, welcoming five new clients in recent weeks; IT support provider Acronyms; software development company CoreBlue; Plymouth social enterprise Engaged Communities; multinational hospitality company Accor; and innovative pipeline monitoring company Klarian.

Program is a creative positive impact marketing agency, working with tech, education and infrastructure sectors, including business organisations and government...

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Acronyms announces £1million investment, as part of Cornwall expansion plans

Authored by Program
Posted: Sun, 07/30/2023 - 6:09am

Acronyms Ltd , a leading technology company specialising in managed IT services, has today announced its expansion into Cornwall and the successful acquisition of Tanist, a Cornwall-based IT solutions provider.

The takeover, which was officially completed on Saturday July 1, 2023, demonstrates a significant investment in the region of over £1million, over a period of three years, with the IT company pledging to support the local economy in Cornwall by creating jobs and driving growth from the newly acquired premises in Bodmin.

Founded in 2003, Acronyms has been a trusted...

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National award for South West marketing firm for campaign tackling harassment against women

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 07/14/2023 - 8:08am

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at UK Agency Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major national award.

South West based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the UK Independent Agency Awards 2023 for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter Partnership.

Encouraging people to intervene in a safe and skilful way in harassment situations, the campaign also promoted intervention training sessions at the University of Exeter, which were all booked out within days...

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Investing vs. Trading Cryptocurrency: What is the Difference

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 06/19/2023 - 3:53pm

Crypto investment can be a good way to diversify a portfolio and benefit from the long-term growth potential of the digital currency market. Cryptocurrency trading involves buying and selling coins on a short-term basis in an effort to take advantage of price swings in the market.

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Erasmus+ is finally killed off in the UK

Authored by enriqueruc
Posted: Mon, 06/12/2023 - 1:36pm

After the UK under the premiership of Boris Johnson decided to opt out of the Erasmus study scheme with the new deal they eventually forged with the EU and also, despite the European attempts to keep the UK and their institutions in their scheme, the current Erasmus+ projects in UK Education are gradually coming to an end.

Mr Enrique Ruiz Cano was chosen as an Erasmus+ ambassador in late 2021 after his extremely professional commitment to this EU initiative over the last decade, especially in the UK and Spain. He led a network of Primary schools in south Devon including Exeter...

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US States recognizing precious metals as legal tender: UK stock market implications

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:23am

As we reported earlier this month, a growing number of US states are recognizing gold and silver as legal tender. While this move is primarily aimed at protecting citizens from the risks of inflation and currency devaluation, it could also have significant implications for the global economy, including the UK stock market and Exeter-based companies.

One of the main reasons why gold and silver are seen as attractive alternative currencies is that they have a long history of being a store of value. This means that they can act as a hedge against inflation and other economic risks....

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General Trading in Dubai - Who's Making a Mark?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 3:33pm

Looking at general trading in Dubai, it's important to understand the impact of the brightest financial minds in the world. Dubai is a hub for financial growth and activity, which includes trading of all kinds. This is why digging deeper into what the market offers is a great stepping-stone toward learning more about general trading in Dubai.

Click here to see some of the best options for those who are thinking about trading. And here are some brokers who are making a mark in the region and the right option for those who want to dip their toes into the market.

1. Evest...

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Coldplay supports Devon environmental charity for a second year

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:04am

Coldplay will support the Devon Environment Foundation for a second year to help meet the sustainability ambitions of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour.

The band have committed to make their world tour as environmentally beneficial as possible by following three key principles:

• Reduce (cut consumption and waste, while decreasing CO2 emissions by 50%). • Reinvent (support new green technologies and develop new super-low carbon touring methods). • Restore (fund a portfolio of nature- and technology-based projects to drawdown significantly more CO2 than the tour produces...

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Energy Deregulation in Texas

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 04/09/2023 - 10:13am

Since the start of the electricity deregulation process in Texas in 1995, the energy landscape has transformed remarkably. The Lone Star State has become a hub for innovation and competition, offering consumers a plethora of choices for their electricity needs. This blog post will explore the future of deregulation and its implications on the energy landscape in Texas.

A Brief History of Deregulation in Texas

Electricity deregulation in Texas was enacted in 1999 when Senate Bill 7 was signed into law, with the goal of fostering competition within the energy market. By 2002,...

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