The CBI is today publishing the business vision for a reformed EU, after an in-depth study of the UK’s global future. As emerging markets become increasingly dominant, the CBI argues the UK must maximise openness to global trade - and the best way of achieving this is as part of a reformed EU.
Working with global and domestic businesses of all sizes across the country, the CBI has...
Do glass ceilings really exist? Can a woman juggle a good career and a happy family life? Is sexism an issue? Is there such a thing as a work life balance? Do women aim high enough? Should there be more women in the boardroom? Is there untapped potential among women which the economy is missing out on? What is career success?
Just type "women in business” into a well known internet...
Writing in the British Journal of Cancer, the Nottingham researchers say a new test could help doctors tailor treatment better and boost survival rates.
Local business woman Terri Bainbridge, who recently launched Thermalogica, a ground-breaking health screening service with business partner Lisa Portman, gives her first-hand experience of having cancer and how this inspired her to...
The UK’s economic recovery appears to have strengthened during the third quarter of 2013, based on a wide range of indicators, according to a review by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) .
Estimates of output in the services and construction industries both show an acceleration between the second and third quarters, while retail sales volumes grew at the fastest quarterly rate...
Exeter-based marketing agency Big Wave Media announces the new appointment of local marketer Ronnie Halden to expand its marketing and creative services team and to engage a new local and regional client base.
A full service marketing agency with a team of creative designers, digital developers and marketers housed under one roof, Big Wave Media provides innovative and cost effective...
Local business-woman Rebecca Weaver with extensive experience in the hospitality industry is to open an exclusive live music destination in Exeter. Located in Cowick Street adjacent to St. Thomas’ station, Charlie’s Live Lounge will cater strictly for the over 25s’ market. It will offer three floors of entertainment and hospitality and will open to the general public on the weekend of Friday...
Well over 500 businesses have now signed up to Plymouth's 1000 Club – just days after it celebrated a year of success.
The club set itself a target of attracting 1000 companies and organisations to give the city’s young people a head start with their careers. Now it has shot passed the half way mark with 580 companies now on board and more signing up all the time, with opportunities...
Plymouth City Council’s cabinet have agreed to move forward with setting–up a business to share ICT services with four other public sector organisations.
Set to save in the region of £27 million over 10 years the company, called DELT, will consolidate services, make better use of ICT and improve service delivery for customers. Plymouth is expected to see £12 million of these savings...
“The role of universities as catalysts of economic growth and anchors in their region has been called out loud and proud – and these report recommendations, if enacted, could be a game changer for the UK…”
That’s the verdict from Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth University as she today (Tuesday 15 October) welcomed the findings of a major national report published...
A series of workshops designed to give new and existing businesses the low-down on everything they need to know is being run by Plymouth City Council.
The events are being organised by the Council’s public protection team and the first one of the series will be held on Thursday 31 October at the Lower Hall of the Guildhall.
They are being put together to help companies tap into...
