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Will Jordan (left), and Dave Hall.

Exeter-based MAT finance specialists IMP Software named UK Education Industry Company of the Year by The Assignment Report

IMP Software has been named as The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.

Exeter-based IMP supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ICFP and purchasing. Adopted by over 550 trusts across 6,000 schools, IMP’s platform gives leaders the visibility and insight to plan with confidence....

Plymouth jobs secured as Clarity Group fastens on to latest manufacturing acquisition

More than 60 jobs in the South West and Black Country have been safeguarded after the purchase of a critical supplier to the nuclear and defence sector.

Rapidly expanding Clarity Group has purchased Cofast and sister company NDB Engineering from the administrators in a deal that will provide security and fresh investment for robotics and a host of productivity improvements.

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Timber that doesn’t burn

Timber has always been valued for its strength, versatility, and natural beauty. But when exposed to fire, untreated wood has a clear limitation: it burns. Advances in fire-retardant technology are changing that reality, transforming timber into a material that can withstand extreme conditions without losing its integrity or aesthetic appeal.

How fire-retardant treatment changes the...

Creating Flexible Spaces Through Modern Office Design

Work patterns have changed. Many offices now support hybrid schedules, shifting team sizes and varied types of work throughout the day. A fixed layout no longer fits these demands. Modern office design focuses on flexibility so spaces can adapt without constant renovation or disruption. This article looks at practical ways to create offices that support movement, choice and productivity,...

Devon firm’s big win: New jobs and £500k boost after major trailer deal

A Devon firm is creating new jobs and investing £500,000 after sealing a major deal with an iconic trailer maker.

C&O Trailers has become an official distributor for the world-renowned Ifor Williams Trailers, supplying its full range from its Pitt Farm site near Cullompton.

The move marks a significant expansion for the C&O Group which already sells agricultural,...

Can Virtual Cards Help Control Facebook Ads Budget Spending?

Facebook Ads can scale fast—sometimes faster than your budget comfort level. One day a campaign is pacing normally; the next, an audience expands, bids shift, or automation optimizes aggressively and your spend spikes. That’s not always a “bad” thing, but it’s a problem when your finance team (or your client) expects predictable spend, clean reporting, and zero surprises.

Virtual...

Drake Circus celebrates bumper festive season

Drake Circus has reported a hugely successful festive season, with the centre welcoming more shoppers through the doors than the year before.

During the two weeks over Christmas*, the centre saw a 3% increase in footfall compared to 2024, with Monday 22nd December proving to be the busiest as shoppers picked up last minute gifts and enjoyed the Christmas lights, festive character...

How Telematics Turns Vehicle Data into Business Intelligence

A new generation of vehicles produces an unlimited flow of data reflecting the operation of fleets in real conditions in the course of operations. Onboard systems and related technologies record speed, location, fuel consumption, engine diagnostics, idle time, braking, patterns, and driver behavior in real-time on a second-by-second basis, providing a detailed and dynamic footprint of...

Dan Liddeatt from Ignition with the Hanbury Autogil team

Ignition supports Hanbury Autogil’s innovation drive

Ignition, a leading provider of asset finance and business loans for UK SMEs, has provided specialist engineering business Hanbury Autogil, with a £60,000 Government Guarantee Scheme (GGS) loan to support the company’s ongoing innovation and development programme, including work on a ground-breaking new machine for the electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Based in Newton Abbot in Devon,...

The Hidden Cost of Workplace Injuries: Why Investing in Quality PPE Saves Employers Money

Workplace injuries can disrupt your team and delay a project. They can also lead to an increase in insurance premiums and the loss of talented workers, which majorly affects any business, especially when employees are spending weeks away from work.

Whether you oversee a construction business or manage a warehouse, having the right health and safety procedures in place is crucial and...

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