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Mark Chadwick – director of mortgages at PM+M Today’s decision to cut the base rate to 3.75% is a welcome shift for the mortgage market, easing borrowing costs and improving affordability across the board. For first-time buyers, lower rates can help bring monthly repayments within reach, while existing homeowners may start to see some relief after a prolonged period [...]

Burnley College to Benefit from OfS Capital Funding to Revolutionise Engineering and Computing Education Burnley College has been successful in its bid for a share of the £88.5 million capital funding allocated by the Office for Students (OfS) to universities and colleges across England. As the only college in Lancashire, and one of just two in the North West [...]

Iceland & The Food Warehouse Spread Festive Cheer With 350+ Mince Pie Donation To #AmazingAccrington #AmazingAccrington has received a generous festive donation of more than 350 mince pies from Iceland & The Food Warehouse, following recognition of the organisation’s outstanding work in the community throughout 2025. The Iceland marketing team reached out to #AmazingAccrington after the hugely successful #AmazingAccrington [...]

Pendle Hill Properties Launches Innovative AI-Powered Website to Elevate Customer Experience Pendle Hill Properties has announced the launch of a brand new, AI-powered website following a significant investment aimed at enhancing the experience of its valued customers and members. Designed with innovation and usability at its core, the new website works seamlessly alongside the Pendle Hill Properties Members Club [...]

Showstopping Blondied Performance Crowns Magical Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza & Christmas Market. Great Harwood burst into festive life on Saturday as the much-loved Christmas Extravaganza returned in spectacular style, welcoming thousands of visitors. The town was transformed into a hub of seasonal celebration, with a packed programme of entertainment, activities and festive cheer. Crowds gathered at the giant main [...]

PM+M reports strong 2025 performance with growth, innovation, and continued community investment PM+M – the chartered accountancy, business advisory, and financial planning firm – has reported a strong performance in 2025, marked by continued financial growth, service innovation, and sustained investment in its people, clients, and local communities. PM+M’s turnover increased by over 9%, driven by significant growth across [...]

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 [...]