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Joshua Rozenberg delivers bi-centennial law lecture - Law at a time of great change
Britain's best known legal correspondent and commentator on the law, Joshua Rozenberg, will be guest speaker at an evening event to be held by the Devon & Somerset Law Society on Saturday 7th June
Business & Commerce
Vodafone Founder, Sir Julian Horn-Smith, joins Martin Dawes Systems
Martin Dawes Systems, an international provider of solutions for the convergent communications market, today announced the appointment of Sir Julian Horn-Smith to its board as a non-executive director.
Hotel : Business Travel
Business Women Get "Cointreauversial" With The New Lady Traveller Rooms At Macdonald Manchester
Women travelling to Manchester on business can now enjoy a little extra luxury at the four star Macdonald Manchester Hotel, as it launches a dedicated floor for female travellers.
Construction
Top den challenge for UK’s finest builders at Eden this summer
The Eden Project is inviting some of the top building companies in Britain to compete in the first-ever den-making competition.
Band : Law
UK court overturns 'Whiter Shade of Pale' copyright ruling
Gary Brooker and Onward Music have been successful on their appeal concerning the copyright in the 1967 Procol Harum hit A Whiter Shade of Pale.
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NEW WEBSITE FOR ONLINE MARKETING AGENCY
Leading online marketing agency Stickyeyes has launched a new website, designed to be the first port of call for blue chips and SMEs looking to increase targeted traffic to their websites, improve online sales and boost conversion rates.
SKV PR MD Andrew Spinoza is the region’s Outstanding PR Professional after the CIPR North West’s named him as winner of its special 2007 award.
The award recognises the contribution made over a number of years to the PR profession in the North West. The CIPR NW stated: “He has built an enviab … more»
DESIGN AGENCY COLEY PORTER BELL LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
London based design agency Coley Porter Bell (CPB) has launched its first ever global outpost in Cape Town, South Africa today, 12th March 2008.
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Cornwall
SMART Women conference
Business & Commerce
The second SMART Women conference took place on Monday (June 23rd) celebrating the achievements of more than 200 women who have taken part in the project over two years.
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United Kingdom
Making work a greener place
Business & Commerce : Weather & Environment : Careers & Jobs
A day at work will soon look a lot greener for many employees across the South West thanks to a new project designed to make the work place much more environmentally friendly.
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United Kingdom
Government needs to add more weight to new Single Equality Bill by promoting the business case for diversity
Business & Commerce : People & Society : Careers & Jobs
Responding to the Single Equality Bill published today, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) welcomes the proposals but forewarns the Government that as well as updating discrimination law, ...
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United Kingdom
Credit Crunch Reaches Regions
Business & Commerce : Careers & Jobs : Money & Finance
It is not just London jobs that are vulnerable to current economics problems according to an analysis just published by Oxford Economics1.
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United Kingdom
Solution to Barriers to China market via internet Chinese Keywords
Business & Commerce : Languages : Internet
To do business in China, or with China, even forward business website to China, there are several barriers.
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Devon
ENGLISH RIVIERA TOURIST BOARD NETS TOP WEBSITE AWARD
Business & Commerce : Internet Marketing : Tourism : Marketing
The English Riviera Tourist Board is thrilled to have scooped a highly coveted award for their state-of-the-art website at www.englishriviera.co.uk.
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United Kingdom
Little prospect of a wage-price spiral, but ministers right to urge pay restraint
Business & Commerce : Careers & Jobs : Money & Finance
Letters exchanged this morning between the Governor of the Bank of England and the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlight the importance of ensuring that pay settlements do not accelerate in response to an increase in the cost of living.
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Westcountry
Business needs radical transformation to embrace climate change opportunities
Business & Commerce : Climate Change : Environment
Companies will need to radically change the way they do business in the face of climate change and other pressures.
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United Kingdom
CIPD unveils finalists shortlisted for the 2008 People Management Award
Business & Commerce
The sixteen finalists of the 2008 People Management Award have been announced today following a rigorous selection process.
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United Kingdom
Liar, liar - now you're fired!
Business & Commerce : CV (curriculum vitae) : Recruitment : Careers & Jobs
Job applicants are being warned today that lying on their CVs is a big gamble, and at the end of it, some will find they will get fired.
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Westcountry
Huge interest in funding for local communities
Business & Commerce : People & Society
Nineteen community partnerships - all seeking funds to bring about lasting improvements to the life and economy of their towns and villages - have submitted bids to the South West Local Action fund for rural communities.
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Devon
Devon pharmaceutical firm expands with new business
Business & Commerce
The expansion of a successful Devon-based pharmaceutical firm has been welcomed as further evidence of the growth of the biotechnology sector in the South West.
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Cornwall
Trevol Business Park helps boost South West marine sector
Business & Commerce
A leading marine supplies company in the South West is looking to expand its business and create more jobs with a move to Trevol Business Park near Torpoint, South East Cornwall.
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Devon
Devon business pledges support for Devon charity
Business & Commerce : Motor & Autos : Charity
Local car dealership, Vospers Mazda of Honiton Road, Exeter, has chosen to support the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
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Cornwall
Unlocking Cornish Potential business award support
Business & Commerce
The Unlocking Cornish Potential project is celebrating great success at the 2008 Cornwall Business Awards.
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Ivybridge
The Local Food Company gains Big Tick Business Award for excellence
Business & Commerce : Food & Drink
Once again The Local Food Company has demonstrated excellence in business picking up a prestigious, nationwide Big Tick Award for Impact on Rural Communities.
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United Kingdom
UK businesses lose £4 billion a year due to 'office break' ban
Business & Commerce : Careers & Jobs : Internet
A new report published today reveals that the current trend towards banning personal internet use in the workplace could be costing British businesses up to £4 billion every year
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United Kingdom
Leadership report show’s UK organisations “could do better”
Business & Commerce : Careers & Jobs
Efforts by UK businesses to improve leadership in their organisations are failing to deliver the outcomes necessary to grow and compete successfully according to the Global Leadership Forecast,
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United Kingdom
MOVING HOME IS COSTING UK BUSINESS £1.5 BILLION EVERY YEAR
Business & Commerce : Moving : Property & Real Estate
According to Momeme.com, the UK's number one home moving website, employees moving home, either renting or buying, are costing UK businesses £1.5 billion every year
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United Kingdom
Independent UK Survey Reveals Top Three Reasons Why Web Projects Fail
Business & Commerce : Internet
... web developments continue to run over budget, overtime or short change their stakeholders ...
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United Kingdom
New £200millon Data Centre Opens In Wales
Business & Commerce : Technology
70,000sq metre facility featuring dedicated electricity substation, state of the art security and advanced green initiatives is created by Next Generation Data
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United Kingdom
Rackspace Hosting Completes Construction Phase of European 'Green' Data Centre Project
Business & Commerce : Technology : Environment
Waste and wood chips power the web through new Rackspace Data Centre
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United Kingdom
Morgan Lovell Named in Sunday Times Green List
Business & Commerce : Environment
A company that has developed a solution to make UK workplaces 'greener' - with a far reaching effect on the environment - has been officially ranked among Britain's top 50 green companies.
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Westcountry
Credit Crunch Impact on South West Economy
Business & Commerce : Money & Finance
A report published today looks at how the South West England's businesses are responding to the world's looming economic slow down.
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Westcountry
Cornwall Works WISE Awards
Business & Commerce : Careers & Jobs
The first Cornwall Works WISE (Welfare to Work, Innovation, Skills and Employment) award event has been held to celebrate excellence in employment and skills activity in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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Westcountry
MP take petition to No. 10 Downing Street
Business & Commerce : Politics : Post Offices : People
Anthony Steen MP knocked on the door of No. 10 Downing Street, accompanied by Prospective Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for central Devon Mel Stride, to present a petition to the Prime Minister ...
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United Kingdom
Vodafone Founder, Sir Julian Horn-Smith, joins Martin Dawes Systems
Business & Commerce
Martin Dawes Systems, an international provider of solutions for the convergent communications market, today announced the appointment of Sir Julian Horn-Smith to its board as a non-executive director.
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Westcountry
Where are the UK's green pioneers? The South West, of course.
Business & Commerce : Environment
The winners of the South West C Carbon Positive Awards have now been revealed, demonstrating the best examples of sustainability in the region.
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United Kingdom
Information Overload
Business & Commerce
Is your work load driving you crazy? Mind Map your way to a more stress free life!
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United Kingdom
Analysys, Catalyst and Mason rebrand as Analysys Mason
Business & Commerce
Analysys Consulting, Analysys Research, Mason Communications and Catalyst IT Partners have formally rebranded as Analysys Mason.
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