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Funding boost helps Devon holiday business expansion
A traditional Devon longhouse has been restored and refurbished to welcome visitors with the help of a £100,000 loan. The loan for ‘Longlands’ has been. . .

AI Skills Hub to Boost Growth Across UK Industries
Innovate UK BridgeAI, in partnership with PwC, has launched the AI Skills Hub – a national platform to accelerate AI adoption and workforce readiness. . .

Growth Catalyst Early Stage: New Innovators
UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop affordable, adoptable and investable innovations in. . .

Capital Grants now open for applications
The Capital Grants offer is now open for new applications. This new round will make £150 million of funding available to farmers to buy equipment. . .

East Devon Business Grant Scheme Now Open
Grants of £3,000 to £30,000 are now available for small and micro businesses in East Devon through the latest round of the Innovation and. . .

Consultation on Public Procurement – open now
The Cabinet Office has just launched a 10-week public consultation on further reforms to public procurement, closing on Friday 5th September. The proposals outlined. . .

The Kings Trust
If you’re aged 18 to 30 and have a business idea you’d like to explore, The King’s Trust offers a dedicated programme to help. . .

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Opens
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth. . .