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Pierce: As the financial year draws to a close, many businesses focus on pulling together their accounts and preparing for compliance deadlines. However, the most successful companies know that effective pre-year-end planning is just as important as year-end reporting itself. By taking a proactive approach in the weeks and months leading up to your year-end, you can optimise your tax position, [...]

PM+M - chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has launched a new Virtual Finance Office (VFO) which has been designed to help businesses modernise the way they manage their finance functions. The new service aims to provide organisations with greater flexibility, efficiency, and strategic insight at a time when many are struggling to maintain in-house financial [...]

Cracking cyber security codes, enhancing their clinical care skills and inspiring young minds: students at Burnley College will be experiencing all of this and more during National T Levels Week from 13-17 October. Year 10 and Year 11 students from schools throughout Lancashire have been invited to take part in an immersive experience showcasing the innovative qualifications which combine [...]

A landmark day of opportunity and collaboration took place at Accrington Stanley Wham Stadium on Friday, as #AmazingAccrington hosted its annual Futures Event and Education Summit, welcoming students alongside business and education leaders. In the 1968 Lounge, Year 11 students explored the pathways open to them after school. From careers in the armed forces and the police, to further [...]

Learners at Burnley College are shaping the future of technology, from developing software to train the next generation of cyber experts, to building revision tools that make learning more accessible. These innovations were just part of the winning entry that saw Burnley College named National Cyber School of the Year 2025 at a prestigious ceremony in London. Other exceptional activities [...]

PM+M - the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards of social and environmental [...]

Forbes Solicitors has provided the following update on the second wave of provisions under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which are now in effect. This article highlights some of the key changes introduced in this latest phase of the Act’s implementation. This second wave of provisions has come into force both directly via the DUA Act and [...]

Creating real career opportunities within the North West region for the next generation of entrepreneurs is a priority for the University of Lancashire’s Business School and the reason it has brought three new industry leaders into its team. Joining as a professor in practice is Professor Robert Binns, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who began his career with BAE Systems [...]

Pierce: Why Business owners should avoid speculative buyers and why a Corporate Finance Professional is your best ally! Selling a business is a major milestone, often the result of years, if not decades, of dedication, growth, and strategic decision-making. When unsolicited interest arises from speculative buyers, it can be tempting to engage directly. However, doing so without professional guidance [...]

A careers and education event to inspire the next generation is coming back to Burnley, after a successful inaugural year. Find Your Future is an inspirational event that shines a spotlight on some of the apprenticeships, careers and further education available in Burnley, with over 40 exhibitors with interactive stands booked to take part in October 2025 at Burnley Football [...]