North Devon business, Applegate Marketplace, has been awarded a grant from a £40 million UK Government investment to drive forward new technological advances.

Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.  

The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 20th year and runs from 18-24 May.

Workers and businesses across North Devon have been given a boost by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has announced the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.

Tourism is a vital part of our economy here in North Devon.  We are blessed with some of the best beaches in the country, if not the world, and exquisite wide-open spaces in Exmoor and the surrounding countryside.

A Free Trade Agreement with the US could boost the economy in the South West by £284 million in the long run, indicative estimates currently show.

Local MP, Selaine Saxby has launched an online survey to better understand how local residents feel about tourism restarting this summer here in North Devon.

Individual councils in England have this week had their funding allocations confirmed following Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick’s announcement of £1.6 billion in additional funding.

The Government has distributed more than £12 billion to local authorities for the small business grants scheme.
More than £6 billion has already been paid out to half a million business properties.

North Devon MP, Selaine Saxby, has virtually met with the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland, to confirm the future of the magistrates’ court here in Barnstaple.

Like all of us, I have spent a lot more time in my house than normal, with my Labrador George working to assist constituents during this unprecedented time.