Diamond Ambassadors

Mark Chadwick – director of mortgages at PM+M The Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates comes as little surprise, with inflation currently sitting at 3.5% and expected to edge higher. The pressure has been building for some time, and the Bank is clearly taking a cautious approach to tackling further inflationary pressures. For mortgage holders, the impact [...]

Profits warning to e-commerce traders as more EU customs charges in run-up to crucial Christmas Online retailers in the North West could see Christmas profits wiped out as new EU customs charges add costs to every parcel shipped to European consumers. The alert comes from Gordon Baird, customs and duty tax director for the UK at international accountancy and [...]

Burnley Mechanics Christmas Party Nights Celebrate the festive season in style with Burnley Mechanics' Classic Christmas Party Nights, featuring a delicious three-course dinner, fantastic live entertainment, dancing and plenty of Christmas sparkle. Remaining party dates: Friday 4 December – The Upstarts (limited availability) Friday 11 December – The Upstarts (limited availability) Saturday 12 December – The Upstarts (limited availability) [...]

Azets responds to September 2026 insolvency statistics There were 1,882 corporate insolvencies in the UK in September 2026 – 3.6% fewer than in August 2026 (1,953), and 4.6% fewer than in September 2025 (1,973), the latest stats have shown. Jonathan Amor is a restructuring and insolvency partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, which has offices across [...]

Pierce - Webinar Join us for an informative webinar hosted by Pierce Associate Director and Head of Payroll, Phil Johnson, exploring National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) compliance. With HMRC and the Fair Work Agency increasing enforcement activity across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, businesses need to ensure their payroll processes are accurate and compliant. Phil will [...]

PM+M announces latest round of promotions across the business PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has announced a series of promotions across the business, reflecting the strength of talent across the firm and the important contribution each person has made to their colleagues, clients and the wider business. The Audit, Accounting + Advisory [...]

Nelson Pride in Place Calls on Local Businesses to Help Shape the Town's Future Nelson Pride in Place is inviting local businesses to come together for a Business Coffee Morning on Friday 23rd October, as part of its efforts to strengthen relationships with the business community and encourage greater involvement in the town's future. Nelson has a proud history [...]

Three Skills Bootcamps Starting January 2027 Early Help Skills Bootcamp – Preston Interested in a rewarding career supporting children, young people and families? This new programme offers practical training, two free RSPH Level 2 qualifications and a guaranteed job interview with Lancashire County Council's Children & Family Wellbeing Service for eligible learners who successfully complete the programme. Express your [...]

Employers Urged to Act Now as New Third-Party Harassment Liability Approaches HR specialist at Azets says employers must ensure compliance with regulations from October 30 Employers in the North West are being warned to be fully compliant with new third party harassment laws which come into force later this month or face severe consequences. Changes introduced by the Employment [...]

Pendle Doors Celebrates BIBAs 2026 Success with Employer of the Year Win and Family Business Recognition Pendle Doors has been named Employer of the Year at the BIBAs 2026 and awarded Runner-Up in the Family Business of the Year category, building on its previous BIBAs success and marking another significant milestone in the company's continued growth journey. The awards [...]