Business Cornwall

Major proposals have on show to positively transform the economy and environment of mid-Cornwall - with significant long term investment in sustainable homes, new jobs and far-reaching transport and environmental improvements.

Not too much to get excited about in this week’s Budget Statement. Budget’s are never the most exciting things at the best of times, and with a General Election just around the corner, the 2010 Budget was never going to pull up too many trees. But as long as you don’t talk to politicians from other parties, the general consensus is that it wasn’t too bad for business, while the change in stamp duty for first time buyers was also welcomed.

After three years of successful trading, Truro's Oh Knickers! boutique lingerie store in River Street, is re-locating to the more central location of Cathedral Lane within the city.

An increased demand for specialist advice on employment law matters has led to one of Stephens Scown’s solicitors relocating to Cornwall on a permanent basis.

The Government has today confirmed that it has accepted the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission on the new rates for the National Minimum Wage, as referred to in yesterday’s Budget.

The interactive website behind a project to get people thinking about design has won top honours in the Media Innovation Awards.

Scott Bentley, Winter Rule partner specialising in owner-managed business, had the following comments regarding the budget:

St Austell & Newquay’s Prospective MP Steve Gilbert has accused the Government of making empty promises that offer little for people in St Austell and Newquay.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the help for small businesses announced in today’s Budget, but is disappointed that the Chancellor is proceeding with the proposed hike in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

Charlotte MacKenzie, Labour's prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth, today welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget statement.