Business Cornwall

Renewed fears over domestic demand have dealt a blow to business confidence in the south west for the start of the New Year, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds TSB Commercial.

Mutuality makes a comeback this month as Yorkshire Building Society steps in to offer its products and services to the people of Falmouth after another building society announced plans to close the last remaining building society office in the town.

Businesses in Cornwall are making lasting New Year’s resolutions after completing the Eden Project’s sustainability course.

With the top rate of VAT hitting a record 20% high, Matthew Clarke hits the streets for Business Cornwall to ask how the rise is likely to affect Cornwall and Cornish businesses.

Plans go on display tomorrow to create a solar plantation on the edge of Truro that would help fund an environmental education centre, organic allotments, workshops and provide clean renewable electricity to over 600 homes.

Cornwall Farmers, the farmer-owned agricultural supply co-operative, is expecting to return to profit in 2011 after one-off costs pushed it into the red.

Cornish Regulatory Affairs specialist TRAC has moved to new offices as demand for the company’s services continues to grow.

Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has been re-confirmed by USA regulators to handle work for US quoted companies and their subsidiaries in the UK.

The Keltek Brewery in Redruth has won an award for producing the ‘Best Veggie Beer’.

Regional law firm Foot Anstey has made a positive statement in Cornwall by expanding its presence in the Duchy after moving to larger premises in Truro.