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Survey launched to give businesses the right support to recruit
Somerset Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Somerset Council to get Somerset working by helping employers recruit through a new programme of support,. . .

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
Is Your Business Ready for the New Digital Markets and Consumer Rules? The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024 is bringing significant. . .

Innovate UK Loans for Future Economy: Round 20
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy. Innovate UK is offering. . .

British Business Bank publishes its Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 Report
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published this week, finds that challenger and specialist banks’ share of gross lending is. . .

LaunchBideford: A Unique Opportunity for New and Growing Businesses
Torridge District Council, in partnership with SaveTheHighStreet.org and Bideford Town Council, has launched an exciting initiative to support local entrepreneurs. LaunchBideford is a new. . .

Screen Devon seeks Devon-based businesses
Attention Local Suppliers: Screen Devon is calling on Devon-based businesses to register on their new database, which will be shared with film and high-end. . .

Plymouth to Host the first dedicated large-scale AI event “LifeIn AI”
Plymouth is set to become a hub of AI innovation with the launch of “LifeIn AI”, kicking off with a ground-breaking one-day event dedicated. . .

South West Investment Fund Loan secured for The Play Company
The Play Company, based in South Devon, has secured a £500,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund via appointed Fund. . .