Emergency support worth up to £12 million is being made available to help community businesses across England during the coronavirus crisis, Power to Change has announced.
The money is intended to ensure community businesses – which provide vital support services in local areas – can withstand the loss of trading income as a result of the lockdown.
A new report has revealed the daily impact of the coronavirus lockdown on the South West economy and highlighted which sectors are performing the strongest and protecting the UK from even greater damage.
According to UK Powerhouse, a report by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), GVA is estimated to be falling in the region by 36%, or £185m a day...
The Coronavirus pandemic is, first and foremost, a humanitarian crisis. Ensuring the safety of individuals is paramount in a situation that is evolving on a daily basis. Yet its effects on business must also be considered in the wake of such an unprecedented global event.
Global shares have plummeted as investors fear its economic impact. The travel industry has taken perhaps the...
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is reminding owners of guest houses, campsites and restaurants to remain closed this Easter to help combat coronavirus.
On March 23 the Government ordered hospitality businesses to close and said that people should stay at home and only essential travel is permitted.
With very few exceptions all hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels...
Although Devon is globally known for its stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, it is also home to several key manufacturing businesses that rely on the innovative nature of the counties population.
These manufacturers span across multiple specialisms including navigation, electronics, transportation and communication . With the Royal Navy also having a key site based in...
Businesses in Devon have the chance to recruit a furry helper and raise crucial funds for the NSPCC thanks to its new fundraising initiative.
The children’s charity is launching a unique fundraising opportunity in association with Build-a-Bear in which only a limited number of local businesses will be able to take part.
For a £50 donation, businesses can acquire a temporary...
With National Apprenticeship week just around the corner, it’s time to reflect on, recognise and celebrate the success stories around us.
For Iconic Opticians, this success came in the name of Sam Lewis. The story started back in February 2017 when Sam was only 16: “Leaving school was a bit daunting and I wasn’t sure what to do next. I came across apprenticeships and it sounded like...
The Enterprise Centre is the “gateway building” at Devon County Council’s emerging Business Park development at Roundswell, near Barnstaple.
The centre, which will offer high quality office and collaboration space, is expected to be completed by the end of this year (2020). It will provide tailored support for entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses that have potential...
Kitley House Hotel is celebrating having won Gold and Silver in the prestigious Devon Tourism Awards 2019. The four* hotel at Yealmpton, near Plymouth, was delighted to win Gold as ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ against stiff competition from other leading businesses, and also scooped Silver in the ‘Business Events Venue’ category.
Kitley House Hotel received its two sparkling Dartington...
2019 has been an award-winning year for Kitley House at Yealmpton and the hotel is now in the running for Gold in this year’s Devon Tourism Awards – in not one but two categories.
Following a meeting of the judging panel last week, Kitley is through to the finals in Wedding Venue of the Year and Business Events Venue of the Year. The Devon Tourism Awards are now in their 10th year and...
