Want to fix Britain’s broken trains? Look at Austria
Austrians will soon be able to travel huge train distances for next to nothing – and it’s all part of an effort to tackle the climate crisisContinue Reading
2021-10-08
Funding to build more affordable homes across southern England allocated to Aster Group
Local housing association Aster Group has been selected as one of Homes England’s strategic partners, securing funding of £114 million to deliver 1,550 new affordable homes across southern England by the end of March 2028 . Aster will use the funding from the government’s housing agency to build 51% ofContinue Reading
2021-10-02
Amazon to Hire More Than 80 for Seasonal Roles in Exeter
to Help Serve Customers during the Festive Season Amazon has started recruiting for 20,000 seasonal positions across the UK for the festive season including more than 80 in Exeter This year, Amazon has created 10,000 new permanent jobs across the UK The seasonal roles are in addition to the 55,000Continue Reading
2021-10-01
Cornwall company breaks into us market with accessible 3D tours
The company’s export sales to the US are forecast at 1 million over the next five years. Exports now account for 39% of its overall revenue in 2021. DIT has supported the company to grow in the US through market research support, advice on regulatory requirements and virtual trade missions. Continue Reading
2021-09-30
Christmas shoppers warned not to get caught out with extra charges
With just 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders. Changes introduced on 1 January this year mean that some UK consumers buying presents for family and friends from EU businesses may nowContinue Reading
2021-09-23
Tax gap remains low at 5.3%
The tax gap for the 2019/20 tax year has remained low at 5.3% statistics published today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed. The annual Measuring Tax Gaps publication estimates the difference between the total amount of tax expected to be paid and the total amount of tax actuallyContinue Reading
2021-09-19
Sunseeker sets new record at the Bournemouth Air Festival
Sunseeker brought together a record number of new and classic boats during the Bournemouth Air Festival on Saturday 4th September. Just under 40 boats sailed through the Marine Exclusion Zone in front of spectators in a spectacular water display. Andrea Frabetti, CEO at Sunseeker International, commented: “We are delighted toContinue Reading
2021-09-18
£26,980 awarded to Turn to Starboard
Sailing charity, Turn to Starboard, which operates out of Falmouth, has received a donation of £26,980. This financial award from The Freemasons of Cornwall will provide homeless veterans with temporary accommodation on board a traditional wooden motorboat owned by the charity. The charity was created from the personal experiences ofContinue Reading
2021-09-16
National Traineeship Takeover for unemployed 19-24 year olds
In July 2020 the Chancellor announced a significant expansion of Traineeships as part of his Summer Economic Update. The Plan for Jobs included a commitment to provide 20,000 new Traineeships to get young people aged 16 to 24 in England into work: the age group most impacted by the effectsContinue Reading
2021-09-14
Personalised gambling adverts: a troubling new trend
Gambling advertising is now more interactive online icsnaps/Shutterstock There’s a new type of gambling advert being used online and on social media to try and appeal to viewers, recent research has shown. Unlike on television, these online advertisements can be more personalised, interactive and may be harder to distinguish fromContinue Reading
2021-08-31