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Budget Response: Clarity without direction will only take us so far, says Roger Phillips, tax partner at PM+M With the Budget having been delivered, albeit by the OBR rather than the Chancellor half an hour before it should have, the most positive thing that can be said is that we should, at least for a period, have some respite [...]

What More UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of housewares, cookware, and storage products, has announced the completion and opening of its brand-new 80,000 sq ft facility at its production site in Altham, marking another major milestone in the company’s continued expansion. Constructed by Readstone Construction, the impressive development provides state-of-the-art warehousing, office, and welfare space, designed to meet What More [...]

PM+M Christmas Present Appeal 2025 has officially launched, with PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory, and financial planning firm, once again aiming to spread festive cheer through its annual community gift initiative. The PM+M Christmas Present Appeal invites clients, contacts, and the wider community to donate new and unwrapped gifts for vulnerable children and families living in Blackburn, Bury, [...]

Pierce: Maintaining staff morale is vital, and many employers choose to show appreciation through festive gifts. However, employee festive gifts have important tax implications, and some can be provided tax-free if structured correctly. Tax-Free Gifts You can make a gift to your employees that will not count towards taxable income or be subject to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) if [...]

The Procurement Act 2023 marks one of the most significant changes to public procurement law in recent years. Now in force, it reshapes the way contracting authorities run procurement processes, bringing a new legal framework, streamlined procedures and greater focus on value beyond cost. For public bodies, this means new opportunities but also new compliance risks. For suppliers, it [...]

Pierce: Regardless of whether you intend to pay your employees early at Christmas, you must still report your payroll with the normal payment date, even if the usual pay date falls on a weekend or bank holiday. For example, suppose you pay on Friday, December 19th, 2025, but the normal/contractual payment date is Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. In that [...]

Reeves speech reaction: Roger Phillips, tax partner at PM+M: Growth depends on a clear and consistent direction - that’s what’s missing at the moment. "It’s highly unusual for a Chancellor to make a speech like this so close to a Budget. Traditionally, they refuse to be drawn and simply tell everyone to ‘wait for Budget Day’. She did that to [...]

Construction and woodwork learners in East Lancashire are truly at the “cutting-edge” as the Burnley College Industry Hub has been crowned College Project of the Year at the prestigious Education Estates Awards. The win recognises how the building's exceptional design directly elevates the student experience and skills development. Burnley College fought off competition from eight other projects across the [...]

Two talented young athletes from the Sale Sharks Girls Rugby Academy and Burnley College have earned prestigious selections into the England Roses Player Development Group (PDG). Niamh Hamer, 17, from Burnley, and Olyssa Cruise, 16, from Earby, have both shown exceptional progress, a testament to their skill, dedication, and commitment to the College’s athlete development pathway, which combines elite-level [...]

Pierce: As the financial year draws to a close, many businesses focus on pulling together their accounts and preparing for compliance deadlines. However, the most successful companies know that effective pre-year-end planning is just as important as year-end reporting itself. By taking a proactive approach in the weeks and months leading up to your year-end, you can optimise your tax position, [...]