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Malta’s Citizenship Program: Unlocking the Benefits of Dual Citizenship

Malta citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment allows high-net-worth individuals to obtain a second passport in Europe. This program provides access to new markets, global mobility, and a secure lifestyle. For non-EU citizens, it can serve as a gateway to...

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OTC Crypto Trading and the Future of Finance

OTC Crypto Trading, or over-the-counter trading, refers to the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies directly between parties, without a centralized exchange's involvement. This is often conducted through OTC trading platforms and offers a tailored experience compared to traditional exchanges.

In an era where digitization dominates every sector, OTC trading has become an integral...

South West communities receive funding boost to improve mobile connectivity

The Connecting Devon & Somerset Mobile Boost scheme has secured over £430,000 from the Heart of the South West LEP, to provide vital mobile connectivity to rural communities.

The Mobile Boost scheme ran from February 2021 to March 2023, and funded over 1,700 installations across the region, helping small businesses and homeworkers with poor indoor mobile coverage.

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Exeter marketing firm takes gold for campaign tackling harassment against women

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at South West CIPR Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major award.

Exeter-based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter...

Natalia Chiaravalloti of Gaming Report: UK's deep gaming legacy to drive the next digital frontier

From shoppingtainment to virtual medical simulations: exploring the digital frontiers of the Metaverse

In 2021, Facebook's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, introduced his vision to revolutionize the web and social networking landscape. Since then, the term 'Metaverse' has dominated news pages and TV debates. Yet, its boundaries remain undefined and obscure. Two years on, we ask: What is the...

Plymouth Science Park secures £500k for state-of-the-art DREAM project

Cutting-edge additive manufacturing facility backed by Heart of the South West LEP

Plymouth Science Park has been awarded £507,000 for a new digital engineering test facility, to complement their A dvanced Digital Manufacturing Innovation Centre . The funding has been allocated by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP ), from the £8m Digital Investment...

Kitsons and Boyce Hatton LLPs join forces in exciting merger for South West firms

Kitsons LLP and Boyce Hatton LLP have announced a merger between the two companies, combining over 250 years of legal excellence.

The merger, effective from October 1 2023, will build upon the firms’ histories of delivering outstanding client service and trusted advice to companies and individuals across the South West.

Kitson Boyce LLP will have four offices, in Exeter,...

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Former global CFO and CTO joins Foot Anstey LLP as Non-Executive Director

A versatile executive with global leadership experience at a Magic Circle legal giant and Big Four accounting firm is to join one of the UK’s fastest growing law firms as Non-Executive Director.

Foot Anstey LLP has appointed Jason Haines to support on the firm's next strategic period and ambitious growth goals from October 2023.

Jason has recently retired after a 16-year tenure...

Peer network launched to support South West business community

The Heart of the South West LEP has launched a Peer Network programme, giving SMEs the opportunity to learn from successful businesses, to help to boost productivity and resilience.

The Peer Networks will be led by an experienced facilitator, with each network consisting of a minimum of 11 owners or managers from the SME business community across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay....

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP .

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions...

Children and young people across the South and South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Foot Anstey LLP, has announced the four community organisations receiving £1,000 grants from its charitable foundation.

The Foot Anstey Foundation funds, raised by employees, are donated to local charities that have local impact.

The four charities receiving the grants are Breakout Youth in Southampton , HomeStart Exeter , Plymouth Football Boot Bank and...

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