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Government proposals for improved system for cattle registration

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs are seeking views as part of an eight-week consultation on an updated system to improve the digital. . .
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Fully funded growth programme for Torbay businesses

Delivered by innovation consultancy Studio Zao, ‘Impact Torbay’ is a business support and growth project aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs create new commercial. . .
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New platform to connect to finance opportunities

Businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to. . .
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Somerset Green Business Grants

Somerset Green Business Grants are available to support Somerset micro and SME businesses – up to 250 employees – to take forward measures to. . .
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New grants to turn video game ideas into smash hits

Creative developers and start-up studios can bid for new cash from a multi-million pound government funded scheme to turn their new video game ideas. . .
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Somerset Business Awards 2024 now open

The Somerset Business Awards are back and gearing up for entries for a sparkling 19th anniversary celebration of the County’s finest.  Organised annually by. . .
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Could you be a Somerset Ambassador?

Invest Somerset is looking for a wide range of people who are passionate about living and working in Somerset and willing to champion the. . .
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FSA updates best practice guidance on food allergen labelling

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published updates to their food allergen labelling and information technical guidance. This best practice technical guidance aims to support food. . .
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New support to help Torbay businesses reduce their carbon footprint

A new support programme has been launched to help businesses across Torbay to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills.. . .

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