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Shortage Occupation List Review 2018: Call for evidence
26 November 2018
The Migration Advisory Committee have put out a call for evidence to support their review of the Shortage Occupation List. It is important that business take the opportunity to contribute to the revision of the Shortage Occupation List as this will become crucial once freedom of movement ends after the UK exits the EU. Please
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Free business consultancy project with Plymouth Business School students
20 November 2018
How could you benefit from having a free business consultancy project undertaken by Plymouth Business School students? The University of Plymouth are currently looking for businesses/organisations to provide simple, consultancy projects for Plymouth Business School students to undertake as part of their assessed modules. These business consultancy projects are a great way for businesses to
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Oak Practice utilises Growth Hub advice to amplify online impact of new service
16 November 2018
Lisa formed The Oak Practice in 2013, initially to provide Dramatherapy services to clients in the education and healthcare sectors across Devon. In 2017, looking to build upon the services offered at The Oak Practice, Lisa was successfully accepted onto the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme delivered in Plymouth by Dartington School for Social Entrepreneurs
Read moreHinkley Supply Chain Programme
09 November 2018
The Supply Chain Programme continues to work with T1 contractors across the project and have a live opportunity pipeline of over £200m. They are proactively seeking South West suppliers with capability in: NDT, test facilities and services Fabricators – Stainless and Carbon Painting Companies Specialist Electrical Products Valve Manufacturers Water Management Systems Security Doors and
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Fast Track to Growth has launched for its fourth year!
09 November 2018
Devon businesses, rejoice! Fast Track to Growth has launched for its fourth year supporting businesses with their ambitions for growth, for free. Become a member today to join the likes of companies such as Salcombe Distillery, The Greedy Fox and Otter Vale Products and receive access to free business support and expertise. The FT2G partners
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Innovate UK – New grant funding competitions
31 October 2018
New funding to drive improvements in immersive content creation Businesses can apply for a share of up to £8 million for innovation projects that support better, more immersive experiences. Find out more and apply >> Game-changing ideas for civil aerospace: apply for funding UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £8 million
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Businesses in the South West warned to watch out for cartels
23 October 2018
The CMA is calling for more whistle-blowers to expose business cartels with the launch of a national awareness campaign. It comes as new research shows many firms in the South West don’t know enough about how to comply with competition law. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) cartel awareness campaign aims to educate businesses about
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British Business Investments – full year results 31st March 2018
23 October 2018
British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of British Business Bank plc, the UK’s national economic development bank, today publishes its Annual Reports and Accounts for 2017/18, its fourth year of operation. Key highlights for 2017-18 include: A gross annual income of £76.2m generated, delivering a pre-tax profit of £67.9m – an increase of 23%
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Somerset Manufacturers Group
17 October 2018
Are you manufacturing in Somerset? Network, collaborate and share best practices with your peers through the Somerset Manufacturers Group. As a source of knowledge and ideas to drive the growth of your business, get involved and identify opportunities for funding and other business support. SMG also works with other organisations to ensure Somerset manufacturers across
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The Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab’s Water Resilience Challenge
11 October 2018
Join regional businesses to tackle water and data challenges The Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab (Impact Lab) has united the Eden Project, the Met Office, South West Water and the Environment Agency to develop the Water Resilience Challenge, which launches with a free and fully-catered, two-day hackathon-style ‘bootcamp’ on 6-7 November at Exeter
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