Diamond Ambassadors

Burnley College and its apprenticeship arm, Themis, has been awarded the prestigious title of Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year. The Construction Apprenticeship Awards took place at a lavish ceremony in Manchester. The awards are to “to highlight and honour the dedication, hard work and outstanding contributions [of those who] play a vital role in shaping the future of [...]

Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group: Significant changes to Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) and Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) were announced in the Autumn 2024 UK budget. These changes will impact business owners and future succession planning. Whilst the changes were not as draconian as predicted, they now bring significant additional assets into the taxation regime. CGT Changes: Business Asset Disposal Relief [...]

Barnfield Construction Group, a longstanding client of Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group, has successfully transitioned to an employee-owned business. Based in Lancashire and operating predominantly across the Northwest, Barnfield is a highly regarded construction firm founded in 1976 and employs over 150 people. Its in-house, multi-disciplinary team undertakes a wide variety of construction and development projects, reflecting the [...]

A Construction Lecturer at Burnley College recently embarked on an inspirational six-day visit to China, to explore the world-class facilities of a global leading laser technology specialist. Frank Killeen was invited by the company, Huepar, after building an incredible bond with the industry experts to see firsthand how they design, manufacture and quality check their renowned laser tools. Frank [...]

A new initiative has been launched to highlight and celebrate extraordinary people and organisations who inspire positive change. Full service national law firm Forbes Solicitors has announced its search for “The Trailblazers”, the businesses, organisations, and individuals who go above and beyond to make an impact and redefine the way people feel about their communities, industries, or sectors. The [...]

Top business leaders and entrepreneurs are heading to Impact Conference Centre in Burnley for the Lancashire Festival of Business 2025 later this month. The event is organised by Lancashire Business View and it’s your chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside the county’s leading businesses. Lancashire County Council is the headline sponsor, and it is being supported by Burnley [...]

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) have announced this year’s esteemed Robert Fort Prize has been awarded to Cora Gane, 19, from Barnoldswick. The Robert Fort Prize, generously funded by the late Robert Fort’s family since 1988, recognises the highest-achieving A Level student at the college each year. The award celebrates students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate [...]

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) Infrastructure Team Leader in IT and Network Services, Stewart Cunliffe, has been recognised as one of the winners in the 2024 NextCSO Awards. The accolade highlights rising stars of the UK cybersecurity sector. Stewart is one of only 10 winners of the award this year and stands alongside cybersecurity leaders from Virgin Media, [...]

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) Infrastructure Team Leader in IT and Network Services, Stewart Cunliffe, has been recognised as one of the winners in the 2024 NextCSO Awards. The accolade highlights rising stars of the UK cybersecurity sector. Stewart is one of only 10 winners of the award this year and stands alongside cybersecurity leaders from Virgin Media, [...]

Burnley College is celebrating the outstanding achievement of Tutor Renzo Palmisano after he was awarded the Inspiring Course Leader Award at the highly respected Game Republic Awards. Renzo, who specialises in Game Art and Design, has been recognised for his exceptional dedication to teaching and his passion for guiding students to thrive in the dynamic world of game design. The [...]