The day before we met at the Atlantic Hotel, the Government confirmed that strategic authorities in England will be able to introduce an overnight visitor levy. We had convened the Overnight Visitor Levy Summit weeks earlier, on the assumption that we were discussing a possibility. We arrived discussing a mechanism. That timing did the debate […]

Andy Burnham’s announcement that English mayors will keep a share of the income tax generated in their regions has been billed as the biggest transfer of power for a generation. In principle, it is welcome. Giving local leaders a direct financial stake in the success of the businesses and people around them is a far […]

Our CEO, Toby Parkins, has written an opinion piece based on lessons he learnt 18 months ago, at Manchester Tech Week. He explains how, despite Manchester and Cornwall looking nothing alike on a map, the camaraderie, sense of belonging and the way businesses collaborate across the usual competitive lines feels familiar. One difference he identified […]

The Q2 2026 Cornwall Quarterly Economic Survey points to a broadly stable trading environment, with signs of resilience in demand, but limited momentum in overall business confidence. Domestic activity remains steady. One-third of businesses report increased UK sales and bookings (33%), while a further 39% indicate no change, giving a positive balance of +9%. UK […]

Episode 2: Does financial planning lock away your financial freedom? In this second episode, we visit the immensely haunted and rather creepy Bodmin Jail. A perfect setting to discuss whether working with financial planners is locking away your money rather than making it work for you. Key Takeaways from Adam Planning does not mean locking […]

Cornwall’s Quarterly Economic Survey: While there are emerging signs of stronger demand among Cornwall businesses, rising costs and ongoing uncertainty continue to constrain confidence and investment. The Q4 2025 Cornwall Quarterly Economic Survey gives grounds for cautious optimism around improving demand conditions, alongside persistent pressures that continue to limit confidence and investment. Businesses report signs […]