Business Cornwall

Harland Accountants director Simon Foxhall explains how to make the most of your tax allowances

In the second in a series of articles on how a creditor can more effectively get repayed, Purnells MD Chris Parkman explains how to go about obtaining a third party debt order over a bank account

As the Convergence-funded programme Outset Cornwall celebrates its first anniversary, it is a good time to ask; one year on, has this programme really worked?

Looking for new ways to develop the skills of valued members of staff? Get them to join the board of an arts organisation, suggests Arts & Business regional manager Kirsten Whiting

The Government has invited businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to form a Local Enterprise Partnership with the two Local Authorities. It represents a significant shift in thinking. Away from prescribing what businesses need and towards listening to what businesses really want. This has the potential to transform policies and investments, influencing things like planning, skills, expenditure of EU funds and so on. The main task for the Partnership is to “remove barriers to private sector growth”.

JLT Wealth Management is set to hit the acquisition trail in Cornwall following the appointment of a new regional director.

Tax credits claimants in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being reminded that they must let HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) know within one month of their childcare costs falling or ending.

Cornwall faces an affordable housing crisis despite the fact 8,000 homes currently sit empty, according to the county’s leading environmental group.

Sutton Harbour has completed the previously announced sale of Air Southwest to Eastern International Airlines.

Cornish MPs are calling on Government Ministers to ensure that the Paddington to Penzance rail link receives a fair share of the £14 billion of future rail investment, following a recent announcement on high speed rail links.

The moustache growing exploits of eight staff from the Camborne-based sustainable energy charity Community Energy Plus have raised over £600 for male cancer charities.

A new marketing company has been formed in Falmouth – Brass Tacks Media.

One of Cornwall’s oldest firm of solicitors is hoping to give the property market in St Austell and Newquay area a boost by offering fixed price fees.

Cornish start-up FireText Communications has further developed its product features since launching in the summer.

Three Cornish family businesses have joined forces in a keep-it-local boost for the Duchy’s “national dish” that will create new jobs.

Truro-based car finance company Ignition Credit has appointed a new member to its team.

An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament to put forward the case for greater investment in deep geothermal development in the UK.

One of Britain’s top lawyers has met a group of Cornish conveyancing solicitors to hear how they are changing the way house purchases and sales take place.

The launch of a new programme to help local women in business has been proclaimed a success.

Despite news from The Department for Business that £6.4 billion could be spent online this Christmas, a warning has been issued that Cornish online...