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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, [...]

PM+M - chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has launched a new Virtual Finance Office (VFO) which has been designed to help businesses modernise the way they manage their finance functions. The new service aims to provide organisations with greater flexibility, efficiency, and strategic insight at a time when many are struggling to maintain in-house financial [...]

Cracking cyber security codes, enhancing their clinical care skills and inspiring young minds: students at Burnley College will be experiencing all of this and more during National T Levels Week from 13-17 October. Year 10 and Year 11 students from schools throughout Lancashire have been invited to take part in an immersive experience showcasing the innovative qualifications which combine [...]

A landmark day of opportunity and collaboration took place at Accrington Stanley Wham Stadium on Friday, as #AmazingAccrington hosted its annual Futures Event and Education Summit, welcoming students alongside business and education leaders. In the 1968 Lounge, Year 11 students explored the pathways open to them after school. From careers in the armed forces and the police, to further [...]

Learners at Burnley College are shaping the future of technology, from developing software to train the next generation of cyber experts, to building revision tools that make learning more accessible. These innovations were just part of the winning entry that saw Burnley College named National Cyber School of the Year 2025 at a prestigious ceremony in London. Other exceptional activities [...]

PM+M - the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards of social and environmental [...]

Forbes Solicitors has provided the following update on the second wave of provisions under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which are now in effect. This article highlights some of the key changes introduced in this latest phase of the Act’s implementation. This second wave of provisions has come into force both directly via the DUA Act and [...]