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Starbucks Arrives at Nelson and Colne College at Grand Opening of Welcoming New Café Space Students at NCC now have a new reason to look forward to their breaks. Barista-served Starbucks has officially arrived at the campus cafe, bringing a taste of the high street right to where students study, meet and unwind. The official ribbon cutting was carried [...]

‘Summer of sorrow’ for businesses There were 1,946 corporate insolvencies in August, 0.6% more than in July (1,934) and 3% fewer than in August 2025 (2,007). Jonathan Amor, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with offices across the north-west, explains why. He said: “Corporate insolvency numbers hit a four-month high [...]

Burnley FC in the Community Turf Sleepout 2026 Burnley FC in the Community is inviting businesses, community leaders and supporters from across the region to take part in the return of Turf Sleepout 2026 at Turf Moor. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, the event is being delivered in partnership with VEKA UK, which is proudly celebrating 40 [...]

Azets boosts its Transactions Services’ team across the north Azets, the UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm, has boosted its Corporate Finance team by appointing a new partner in the Manchester office. David Tomlinson will work across the north within the Transactions Services’ team, part of the Corporate Finance Department. He is highly experienced with 17 years at [...]

Management Buyout Completed at Impact Retain Group Pierce Corporate Finance is delighted to have advised on the management buyout of Impact Retail Group, a specialist marketing services business supporting leading global brands across the cosmetics sector. The transaction, led by Sales Director Jo South and Finance Director Jane Barber, will see Megan Brennan, Bruce Goddard and Abbie Sharman acquire [...]

Padiham Eatwell Project Brings Free Health Event to the Community This September Residents across Padiham are invited to a free community health event on Thursday 24 September, as part of the wide-ranging Padiham Eatwell Project. Packed with practical activities and expert advice, the day, promises something for everyone keen to feel their best. The event welcomes local people of [...]

Azets boosts Burnley office Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, has boosted its Burnley office with the addition of Sam Marshall as Director. He brings further expertise to the business which has branches across the North West and works in all areas of the sector. As Director of Accounts and Business Advisory Services (ABAS), Sam will [...]

Financial Security For many people, the biggest financial asset they own isn't their home or their investment portfolio. It's their ability to earn an income. Monthly earnings often fund everything from mortgage repayments and household bills to family holidays and retirement savings. Yet while many people insure valuable possessions, fewer consider how they would manage financially if illness or [...]

More Than Payroll: A Payroll Team You Can Rely On National Payroll Week gives us an opportunity to recognise the people and processes that help keep businesses running smoothly. At Pierce, our Payroll team delivers a service that goes beyond compliance, combining technical expertise, proactive support and a genuinely personal approach that clients can rely on throughout the year. [...]

Calendar method’ calculations for thousands of baffled businesses don’t add up following complicated government compliance "We haven’t found two employers tackling this in the same way.” H-J Dobbie, Head of HR Consultancy at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm. “Getting holiday pay calculations wrong not only invites an investigation by the Fair Work Agency but [...]