Business Link’s Convergence service has teamed up with HSBC and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to provide Cornish businesses with a valuable insight into the opportunities and commercial advantages of developing trade in overseas markets.
Although south west firms feel trading conditions are worse than in 2008, 39% are hopeful for the future according to a new business index.
The Cornish housing crisis hit the headlines again this week with news that despite the depressed state of the property market, the cost of the average home in Cornwall is still more than 12 times the average Cornish salary.
According to new figures released this week, the number of Cornish families waiting for an affordable local home has shot up by 42% in the last five years.
The Lloyds TSB building in Helston has been sold through auction significantly above the guide price.
St Austell’s new town centre is set to be a stunning success, according to local MP Matthew Taylor after thousands of local people attended today’s stage one opening.
The first shops in St Austell’s new £75m town centre redevelopment officially opened today.
The first ideas about how to attract and invest over £10 million of ERDF Convergence funding for Truro has been laid on the table.
Justin Penhallurick from Midas Construction in Cornwall has received the Silver Award at The Chartered Institute of Building Awards.
Underlining their commitment to continued growth, Truro-based Darren Healey Building Contractors has taken on two new apprentices and congratulated three others who have just completed their training.
The son of a well-known retired Falmouth lawyer is continuing to follow in his father’s footsteps.