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Personnel Checks Limited strengthens market position with acquisition Personnel Checks Limited has completed the acquisition of Know Your Candidate Limited (KYC), strengthening its position to become a nationwide leader in employment screening capabilities. This strategic transaction brings together two trusted and complementary screening providers, enhancing service breadth, operational capacity and market reach for businesses across the UK. About the [...]

Hyndburn Council announces first wave of Business Start Up Grant recipients Hyndburn Borough Council has awarded £15,000 in Business Start Up Grants to support a new wave of local entrepreneurs, helping to boost the borough’s economy, create jobs and unlock new private investment. The grants, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, form part of the Council’s wider programme [...]

Northlight Hosts Invest in Pendle Event Join us, on Wednesday 25th March from 12pm – 2pm for an exclusive Invest in Pendle event, delivered in partnership with Lancashire Business View, as we shine a spotlight on the exciting future of growth and opportunity in Pendle. Set within the inspiring surroundings of Northlight - now a flagship development for Lancashire [...]

Pierce Appoints Aaron Pegg as Forensic Director Pierce has announced the appointment of Aaron Pegg as Forensic Director, further enhancing the firm’s established forensic accounting and valuation offering. Aaron is an ACA Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He brings many years’ experience specialising in forensic accounting, business valuations and complex [...]

Colne Market Hall set to reopen this spring The transformation of Colne Market Hall is nearing completion, with work to the front of the building almost finished and a vibrant new outdoor space ready to welcome visitors. High-quality natural stone has been laid to create a seamless open-air extension to the market, providing a flexible setting for outdoor markets, [...]

East Lancashire Learning Group Wins Gold for Marketing Excellence The marketing team at East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been awarded Gold in the Large Team of the Year category at the prestigious FE First Awards 2026. ELLG, which powers Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College, was commended for leading one of the most ambitious marketing [...]

Spring Statement Reaction: Roger Philips, head of tax PM+M Spring Statement Reaction: Roger Philips, head of tax at PM+M – “A self-congratulatory tone was adopted throughout, particularly with regards falling inflation and borrowing costs – both of which government policy do not have any direct impact on.” Today’s Spring Statement was, to some degree, due to be a relative [...]