Economy & Enterprise

Stories about Economy & Enterprise

Exeter Chiefs members approve US investment company takeover

Exeter Chiefs members have voted in favour of a takeover of the club proposed by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment.

Centre for Cities Outlook 2026 chart comparing best and worst performers on economic growth and living standards since 2013

Centre for Cities finds Exeter economic growth and living standards performance among worst in country’s 63 largest places

Council leader Phil Bialyk celebrates rapid Exeter population rise but fails to mention think-tank findings on falling disposable incomes, declining living standards, low wages and unaffordable housing – or impact of student numbers on population figures.

University of Exeter made 450 staff redundant over past two years

The University of Exeter has made redundancy payments of almost £19 million to around 450 staff who have left under a voluntary scheme over the past two years.

Midas collapse to leave £46 million debt unpaid

Debt amounting to £46 million – including £392,000 owed to former employees – will be left unpaid by Midas Construction Limited following its dissolution, according to documents filed at Companies House by its administrator.

Exeter Science Park appoints new CEO

Exeter Science Park has appointed a new chief executive to take over from Sally Basker, who will retire in June this year after more than nine years in the post.

1,250 people sign petition to save Little Exeter children’s play space from closure

More than 1,250 people have signed a petition to save Guildhall Shopping Centre children’s play space Little Exeter from closure.

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