Diamond Ambassadors

PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – is once again inviting local charities and community organisations to apply for support through its ‘Positive Impact’ programme, as the firm begins a new financial year. Now in its second year, Positive Impact is PM+M’s community support initiative and a central part of its [...]

Blackburn and Bury-based PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, has added to its partnership following the promotions of Dan Bowles who works in the audit, accounting + advisory team; and Tara Maynard who works in the financial planning team. Dan joined PM+M in 2022 as a director, since his arrival he has led a mixed [...]

With just under a month remaining until the nomination deadline, individuals and organisations across the UK are being urged to submit their entries for the 2025 Trailblazers Awards. Launched by national full-service law firm Forbes Solicitors, the awards recognise and celebrate the people, groups and businesses making an exceptional impact in their communities and industries. Nominations for the free-to-enter [...]

One year ago, YAB, the unique peer-to-peer business problem-solving community, was proudly running 9 thriving groups. A period that marked rapid growth for the community and increasing recognition across the North West. Since then, the momentum has not only continued, but it is also not showing any signs of slowing down. On track to double in size by the [...]

Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) Painting and Decorating student, Shelby Fitzakerly, has been selected as one of just 19 apprentices and students from across the UK to travel to Denmark this September to compete against Europe’s best at the prestigious EuroSkills competition. Representing ARC, part of Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), Shelby has already proven her talent, having [...]

Proud staff and learners at Themis, the Apprenticeship training arm of Burnley College, are celebrating after reaching the finals in an outstanding six categories of the highly-competitive Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards. The finalists range from an Apprentice Mechatronics Engineer to an Apprentice Childcare specialist, a Digital Apprentice to a Degree Apprentice, as well as a shortlisting for Apprenticeship Ambassador. Themis [...]

Renewable energy providers Green Shield Group (GSG) have announced an award-winning solar wall project at Addison Group, their third project focusing on solar wall technology within the aerospace and manufacturing industry. Addison Group, based in Lancashire appointed Green Shield Group to deliver a 70.98 kWp roof and wall solar PV system saving the business an additional £10,000 in energy [...]

Hyndburn Borough Council is inviting families and residents to join in the fun this spring with its vibrant Easter Extravaganza taking place in Great Harwood. A host of activities are on offer, with local shops, schools, and the community coming together to celebrate Easter. Running until Saturday 19th April at 12pm, children under 12 can take part in a [...]

Pierce: Navigating Inheritance Tax: An Insight on Business Implications and Relief Opportunities What is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax imposed on the estate of a deceased person. It is levied on the value of the estate before it is distributed to the heirs and paid by the estate prior to any of the assets being distributed. Assets can include [...]