Business Cornwall

Cornwall FSB chairman Kevin Oliver has given a cautious welcome to today’s Budget, but with reservations.

The IoD in the South West has voiced its approval for the Chancellor’s Budget.

This afternoon’s Budget has some “positive news” for local businesses, according to Winter Rule partner Scott Bentley.

Estate Agent Miller & Son has added an experienced valuer and surveyor to its busy Truro-based commercial and business transfer department.

A primary school in North Devon has converted to an academy in just four weeks with the help of Cornish law firm Coodes Solicitors.

Following the success of last year’s event the dates have been announced for the second Fal Fish Festival, which forms one of the main events in the 2011 Greenbank Fal River Festival.

Truro-based accountant and business adviser Lang Bennetts has announced its first expansion out of the city with the opening of a harbourside office at Greenbank Quay, Falmouth.

The Cornwall Development Company, together with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), are seeking professional services companies to make up a preferred suppliers list for investor services.

People living in the south west are among the happiest in the UK and the least likely to hit the bottle when times get tough, according to a new study.

More businesses in Cornwall are looking to undertake training in the next 12 months as the economy recovers from recession, according to a report from PFA Research.