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Friday, May 13, 2022Cornish Candles at No. 10 Downing Street
Cornish, sustainable candle manufacturer, St. Eval, have been invited to No. 10 Downing Street for a Spring Showcase highlighting the very best of British business. As one of only ten businesses invited from all four corners of the UK, St. Eval are proudly showcasing their range of sustainably produced, nature inspired products. St. Eval are presenting their range to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, alongside Cabinet Ministers and a host of VIP guests at this vibrant spring event. As recent winners of a
Friday, May 06, 2022Buoyed up: Falmouth and Ocean Conservation Trust raising awareness of sensitive marine habitats - News Release: 06/05/2022
Sensitive marine habitats of seagrass and maerl have been marked using buoys by Falmouth Harbour with the Ocean Conservation Trust and their main partners Plymouth Gin.Above the water a clear line of new yellow marker buoys show watercraft in Falmouth Harbour and Bay where sensitive areas of seabed are located. Seagrass is deemed a wonder-plant, vital for marine life which depends on its meadows for food and shelter and vital to the health of seas and the environment as it captures carbon up to 35 times
Wednesday, May 04, 2022FANBEST Blue Internationalisation Programme for SMEs
We are pleased to announce that FANBEST has been extended for another year, and as part of this extension, we are launching an Export Programme which will be supporting up to 5 SMEs located in the European Atlantic Area, who will receive up to €10,000 (EUR) worth of funded support. The internationalisation programmed is aimed at businesses within the Blue Economy sectors (aquaculture, blue biotechnology, use of marine resources, coastal tourism, marine renewable energy, etc.) looking to expand globally.
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Million pound Cornish windfall blown in on a World of Song - News Release: 03/05/2022
As a sensational Cornwall International Male Choral Festival draws to a close, hotels, restaurants, shops, venues and attractions have been counting the value of 60 choirs, their entourages and visitors enjoying the biggest event of its kind in the world – injecting an estimated £1 million into the local economy. Spell-binding singing through the Bank Holiday weekend and across the peninsula thrilled audiences of more than 30,000 and a further 15,000 across the world as concerts and competitions were
Friday, April 29, 2022Thought Quarter unveils growth strategy based on “progress with purpose”
Thought Quarter unveils growth strategy based on “progress with purpose” A new people strategy and focus on helping clients achieve great things will fuel growth during 2022. Consultancy-led software development agency Thought Quarter has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy for 2022 and beyond, based on the company’s ethos of “progress with purpose”. Co-founders Sam and Allanah Armondi have set out a plan to make Thought Quarter one of the best places to work in the south-west for talented developers,
Thursday, April 28, 2022Viva la Musica! “Sing Off” on the Mount launches Cornwall’s World Choral Festival - News Release: 28/04/2022
Young choirs from Canada and Germany broke into song atop the crags and rocks of St Michael’s Mount to launch the long-awaited 2022 Cornwall International Male Choral Festival. Walkers and sightseers were thrilled by the sublime plein air singing against this awe-inspiring backdrop, the likes of which will be heard all across Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend. The warm Cornish welcome on the Mount saw the lads from Canada’s Atlantic Boychoir and Ffortissibros from Germany pitching their singing
Wednesday, April 20, 2022Degree and Higher Apprenticeship Sessions with University of Plymouth
Applications now open for the September 2022 intake. Join us at our information sessions to find out more about the following programmes: Digital Technology Solutuions Professional Degree Apprenticeship Information Session Wednesday 4th May 2022, 10:30am - Online Event Civil Engineer "Fast Track" Degree Apprenticeship Information Session Friday 29th April 2022, 10:30am - Online Event Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship Information Session Tuesday 10th May 2022, 10:30am - Online Event Senior
Tuesday, April 19, 2022Job & Training Opportunities Within Security
Cornwall Training & Consultancy Ltd are delighted to announce their new partnership with Coast2Coast Security. We will be offering high quality SIA training and job opportunities for the local Cornish community. Our aim is to teach people the essential skills that are required for a job in the security industry and then support them with potential routes into employment. If you’d like to find out more about our new partnership, please contact the team today.
Monday, March 28, 2022People, capital and ideas
Many were not expecting a great deal of excitement in this Spring’s Statement. In terms of extra cash for the Government, VAT receipts are £61bn higher this year than last, no doubt boosted by higher fuel prices, we have the planned National Insurance rise of 1.25% from next month and corporation tax increases next year. Conversely £83bn of Government interest costs will be a large draw on funds as will the cost of council tax and fuel rebates. We knew that Mr Sunak would like to further incentivise
Monday, March 21, 2022Spring Statement 2022
Rishi Sunak has a difficult task ahead of his Spring Statement on 23 March 2022. The Chancellor must balance the UK’s books having dealt out hundreds of billions of pounds in Covid support measures, whilst under pressure to address the soaring cost of living. With inflation at a 30-year high and energy costs set to increase further, there is a serious strain being put on millions of UK households. It has also been confirmed by the Bank of England that interest rates have increased for the third time in
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Unlocking tax savings through capital allowances
Capital allowances are a valuable form of UK tax relief, Michael Hesketh, partner and head of tax at Azets explains. Significant cash tax savings can be secured for commercial property expenditure by maximising capital allowances claims. Claims for historical expenditure are possible and, going forward, enhanced tax relief is available through the new ‘Super’ allowances introduced for companies in March 2021. Who can claim? Cash tax savings are available to all companies and individuals, whether they
Wednesday, February 16, 2022Making Tax Digital for voluntary VAT registered business is here!
With other Making Tax Digital deadlines being delayed, HMRC have held firm meaning voluntary VAT registered businesses will be required to submit their VAT returns digitally for quarters beginning on or after 1 April 2022. Following Making Tax Digital for VAT being introduced for compulsory registered businesses from 1 April 2019, as of 1 April 2022 voluntarily registered businesses will also be required to comply. To comply with the new rules of submitting all VAT returns through MTD, it means the
Monday, January 24, 2022Prudent planning for tax
As the end of the tax year fast approaches, Michael Hesketh, partner and head of tax at Azets, provides some top tips when considering income tax. BEWARE OF RISING INCOME… Wage growth hit a record in 2021, and together with other tax changes, such as the loss of loan interest relief, the unwary could find themselves with a considerably higher level of income than in previous years. By way of example, from April 2020, all loan interest on residential property has been disallowed in the rental
Friday, January 07, 2022Acquisitions - a match made in Heaven?
The final stages of an acquisition deal can be all consuming, but operationally, post completion has when the real work begins. The nature of the acquisition and the relationship between Vendor and Purchaser will determine the challenges in integrating the acquisition into the future structure. Katherine Broadhurst, Corporate Finance Partner at Azets, explores the key areas to focus on once the deal is completed and the ink is dry.People Power People are central to the success of any business. New working
Wednesday, December 15, 2021Address ESG or lose funding, warns SME accounting expert
An SME accounting expert with UK Top 10 firm Azets, the largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, is urging businesses to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies or risk losing their funding line. Matthew Gard, Growth Partner at Azets, says climate change and ESG is already starting to have a significant impact on funding decisions and those too focused on the short-term could be putting the future of their businesses at risk. He warns that lenders, suppliers,
Monday, November 02, 2020SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
Monday, September 21, 2020SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
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