UK’s First Online Business Festival Launches To Help SME Owners ‘Locked Down’ At Home Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
30 Experts in Digital Marketing, Business Development, Sales and Mental Health To Help SMEs Handle Their Business During The Coronavirus Lockdown. The “Lockdown Business Festival” April 20–24th, 2020 is the latest brainchild of curator and networker extraordinaire,...
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern
Vital connections between the South of England and Wales ensured during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. government signs new contracts with Southeastern and GWR to ensure vital train services continue to connect the South of England and Wales during COVID-19...
What Happens When It’s Over
Chris Hodder looks at some of the issues that might be created once the Treasury turn off the Coronavirus support taps. A few months ago, the government were considering whether to wind-up the British Business Bank. It had been created to get overcautious banks...
South Devon College leads production of Face Shields to support our local NHS
South Devon College is working collaboratively with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Torbay Hospital, to urgently produce protective medical equipment to protect NHS staff in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. The team, based at the College’s...
Securious Secure Remote Working Advice – securious.co.uk/covid19
Exeter-based cyber security company Securious have put together a webpage that will be updated regularly with articles and advice on how staff who are working remotely can do so securely. Securious will also be available via the Cosmic Remote Working Advice Line for...
Be Ready Employer Hub
The Be Ready Employer Hub is a new free-to-use support service which launched at SWBC’s spring conference. It is helping Devon-based employers recruit and support staff with a disability and / or long-term health condition. Nearly one in five people of working age in...
Changes to GWR Services – Response to COVID19
Following discussions with Government and the wider rail industry, Great Western Railway is reducing services to reflect national advice against non-essential travel, while maintaining services critical to keeping key workers moving during the current situation. The...
Outstanding employment success for Adventure Sports students
Adventure Sports students at Duchy College are celebrating after all securing jobs at the end of their course. Adventure Sport lecturer, Rebecca Ball, said it was “fantastic news” for all the students. “The course teaches learners a range of core skills in delivery...
Cosmic COVID helpline
Businesses across the south west, who are facing changes to their working environments due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be able to access free advice and support on remote and home working with the launch of a new helpline. We have launched our Remote Working...
Early years student qualifies as swimming coach
A local student is celebrating after becoming qualified to teach children how to swim. Children, Schools and Families student at Cornwall College Saltash, Shannon Bowden, achieved STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming. Shannon, who is currently studying Level 3...
It’s The Bond Markets, Stupid
Chris Hodder has a quick look at the political balancing act the Chancellor must undertake at this budget. The Budget is a great piece of political theatre. The Chancellor of the Exchequer stands up in front a packed House of Commons and strides the two or three steps...
Plymouth Startup Weekend – Cultural Tourism
Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, Plymouth Startup Weekend on 1st to 3rd May has been postponed. Our next Startup Weekend will be a Global Techstars Women’s Edition, which will take place in November 2020! You can register their interest in...
