Burnley welcomes Debenhams Group return with 1,200 jobs | Member News
Burnley welcomes Debenhams Group return with 1,200 jobs Burnley Council and Burnley Bondholders have welcomed the announcement this morning (23rd October 2026) that Debenhams Group’s site at Heasandford in Burnley will reopen as a fully operational Debenhams Group facility in early 2027, bringing around 1,200 jobs to the town. The announcement is a significant boost for Burnley and a [...]
Investment in commercial teams sees WHN Solicitors improve rankings in renowned legal guide | Member News
Investment in commercial teams sees WHN Solicitors improve rankings in renowned legal guide North West law firm WHN Solicitors has strengthened its position among the region’s leading law firms, with several of its specialist commercial teams and its family law team ranking highly in a leading independent guide to the UK’s best legal advisers. Chambers and Partners ranks the [...]
Smile Mediation shortlisted for two national awards | Member News
Smile Mediation shortlisted for two national awards Smile Mediation is celebrating after being shortlisted for Mediation Provider of the Year at the National Mediation Awards 2026! And Mediation Coordinator, Cath, has been shortlisted too for Community Mediator of the Year! The double nomination recognises Smile’s work helping people navigate conflict, have difficult conversations and find a way forward in [...]
Smile Mediation Brings Communities Together at Its Biggest Conference Yet! | Member News
Smile Mediation Brings Communities Together at Its Biggest Conference Yet! Smile Mediation brought people together from across Lancashire and beyond for its biggest conference yet, celebrating the power of connection, conversation and collaboration. Held on Friday 2nd October at Burnley Football Club's Turf Moor, the Smile Connection Conference 2026 welcomed people from a wide range of organisations, including housing [...]
Burnley businesses give Business Week a ringing endorsement | Member News
Burnley businesses give Business Week a ringing endorsement Burnley Business Week has scored top marks from the hundreds of delegates who attended. Under the theme Future Ready Burnley, the Burnley Council-organised programme featured 14 workshops covering topics including artificial intelligence (AI), marketing, leadership, manufacturing, business development and workplace wellbeing. The event was sponsored by Burnley College. Attendees praised the [...]
Azets responds to September 2026 insolvency statistics | Member News
Azets responds to September 2026 insolvency statistics There were 1,882 corporate insolvencies in the UK in September 2026 – 3.6% fewer than in August 2026 (1,953), and 4.6% fewer than in September 2025 (1,973), the latest stats have shown. Jonathan Amor is a restructuring and insolvency partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, which has offices across [...]
Birchall Foodservice Announces New Treeapp Partnership | Member News
Birchall Foodservice Announces New Treeapp Partnership Birchall Foodservice has partnered with Treeapp to support the planting of 734 trees in its own dedicated forest in Yorkshire, marking another step forward in the company's commitment to sustainability. The new woodland will feature a diverse mix of native species, helping to restore habitats, strengthen biodiversity and support soil health and carbon [...]
Pierce – Webinar | Member News
Pierce - Webinar Join us for an informative webinar hosted by Pierce Associate Director and Head of Payroll, Phil Johnson, exploring National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) compliance. With HMRC and the Fair Work Agency increasing enforcement activity across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, businesses need to ensure their payroll processes are accurate and compliant. Phil will [...]
PM+M announces latest round of promotions across the business | Member News
PM+M announces latest round of promotions across the business PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has announced a series of promotions across the business, reflecting the strength of talent across the firm and the important contribution each person has made to their colleagues, clients and the wider business. The Audit, Accounting + Advisory [...]
Nelson Pride in Place Calls on Local Businesses to Help Shape the Town’s Future | Member News
Nelson Pride in Place Calls on Local Businesses to Help Shape the Town's Future Nelson Pride in Place is inviting local businesses to come together for a Business Coffee Morning on Friday 23rd October, as part of its efforts to strengthen relationships with the business community and encourage greater involvement in the town's future. Nelson has a proud history [...]
