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North West Insolvency Up 20% Year-on-Year, New R3 Research Shows | Member News

The number of insolvency-related activities in the North West rose more than 20% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 303 cases of insolvency-related activity in the North West in January – 20.2% more [...]

Blackburn Beer and Gin Festival Returns for A Celebration of Community, Charity, and Cheer! | Member News

Blackburn Rugby Club, UK — 3rd-5th May, 2024 - Blackburn's most anticipated event of the the year is back and better than ever! The Blackburn Beer and Gin Festival, proudly headline sponsored by Farley’s Solicitors, Totally Wicked, and Bowker Motor Group, is set to take place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May, promising three days of networking opportunities, [...]

Accountants and Business Advisors Beever and Struthers Advise HFL Building Solutions (HFL) To Keep It in The Family | Member News

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers advised the management team on the successful management buyout (MBO) of Manchester-based HFL Buildings Solutions Group (HFL), by founder and managing director Dave Saxton and other family members for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2005, HFL has grown into one of the UK’s foremost independent building maintenance companies, offering 24/7 maintenance on over [...]

R3 in the North West Responds to January 2024 Insolvency Statistics | Member News

Corporate insolvencies fell by 11.8% month-on-month in January 2024, but saw a yearly rise of 5%, according to figures published today by the Insolvency Service. Corporate insolvencies decreased by 11.8% in January 2024 to a total of 1,769 compared to December 2023's total of 2,005 and increased by 5% compared to January 2023's figure of 1,685. Corporate insolvencies increased [...]

Beever and Struthers: Management Moves for Vehicle Safety Equipment Firm | Member News

A specialist supplier of vehicle safety equipment - which provides products such as on-board vehicle cameras, collision avoidance systems, and warning alarms - has been acquired in a management buyout. Prominent advisers worked on the deal. Founded in 1988 by Michael Hanson, Vision Technique (UK) develops products used in a range of industries, including construction, waste management, quarrying and mining, [...]

Burnley BID appoints new BID Project Manager | Local News

Burnley Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the appointment of Laura Diffey as its new Project Manager. Having been based in East Lancashire her whole life, Laura has over 20 years’ experience in marketing, communications, partnerships and customer service, and will now be responsible for raising the profile of Burnley and its businesses as the BID approaches the final [...]

Chamber Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Operations Manager

Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Operations Manager Reporting to: Director of Sustainability Responsible For Operational delivery of funded and commercial projects. Line management of Sustainability Department Support Staff. Work allocation and management of external consultants. Collecting outputs for any funded projects ensuring that they are collated and evidenced. Salary £50,000 per annum Key Responsibilities Day to day management of [...]

Pendleside Hospice: Celebrating 15 Years of the Pendle Pub Walk | Member News

In 2009, the Rotary Club of Burnley Pendleside kicked off the Pendle Pub Walk – a 10-mile hike through Burnley and Pendle's countryside. Fast forward to 2024, and this annual event is celebrating its 15th year, having raised over a whopping £825,000 for charity throughout the years. Not bad for a walk that started with 40 participants and £1,500 [...]

Napthens raise £5,313 for Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone at Annual Charity Clay Shoot | Member News

An annual event hosted by law firm Napthens raised £5,313 for local charity Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. Held at the Coniston Hotel and shooting ground at Skipton, North Yorkshire, the day saw local businesses unite to raise vital funds for the charity. Sponsored by Napthens, ACG Renewables and Bowker Motor Group, the day featured shooting in the countryside, [...]

R3 in the North West responds to the 2023 annual insolvency statistics | Member News

Corporate insolvencies rose by to a 30-year high in 2023, while personal insolvencies fell by 12.9% year-on-year, according to figures published today by the Insolvency Service. There were 25,158 seasonally adjusted corporate insolvencies in 2023. This was an increase of 7% from 2022’s figure of 22,123, an increase of 78.9% on 2021’s figure of 14,059, and an increase of [...]

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