Financial distress continues annual rise for North West businesses as year reaches halfway point | Member News
Financial distress continues annual rise for North West businesses as year reaches halfway point The number of North West businesses in ‘critical’ financial distress increased by 18.6% year-on-year to 6,250 in Q2 2026 compared Q2 2025 according to BTG’s latest Red Flag Alert, which has monitored the financial health of UK companies for over two decades. Analysis of the [...]
Burnley FC in the Community Turf Sleepout 2026 | Member News
Burnley FC in the Community Turf Sleepout 2026 Burnley FC in the Community is inviting businesses, community leaders and supporters from across the region to take part in the return of Turf Sleepout 2026 at Turf Moor. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, the event is being delivered in partnership with VEKA UK, which is proudly celebrating 40 [...]
Azets boosts its Transactions Services’ team across the north | Member News
Azets boosts its Transactions Services’ team across the north Azets, the UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm, has boosted its Corporate Finance team by appointing a new partner in the Manchester office. David Tomlinson will work across the north within the Transactions Services’ team, part of the Corporate Finance Department. He is highly experienced with 17 years at [...]
Management Buyout Completed at Impact Retain Group | Member News
Management Buyout Completed at Impact Retain Group Pierce Corporate Finance is delighted to have advised on the management buyout of Impact Retail Group, a specialist marketing services business supporting leading global brands across the cosmetics sector. The transaction, led by Sales Director Jo South and Finance Director Jane Barber, will see Megan Brennan, Bruce Goddard and Abbie Sharman acquire [...]
Padiham Eatwell Project Brings Free Health Event to the Community This September | Member News
Padiham Eatwell Project Brings Free Health Event to the Community This September Residents across Padiham are invited to a free community health event on Thursday 24 September, as part of the wide-ranging Padiham Eatwell Project. Packed with practical activities and expert advice, the day, promises something for everyone keen to feel their best. The event welcomes local people of [...]
IN4 Group launches AI Matters podcast to help businesses put AI into practice | Member News
IN4 Group launches AI Matters podcast to help businesses put AI into practice Professional technology training and skills provider IN4 Group has launched a weekly podcast, AI Matters, to help business leaders and professionals cut through the hype around artificial intelligence and understand how to apply it in the workplace. As interest in AI continues to grow, organisations face [...]
Business Development and Marketing Executive: WHN Solicitors | Member News
Full Time Business Development and Marketing Executive (Hybrid working) The Role To support the Director of Business Development and Marketing to deliver a business development-led growth strategy for the firm, while taking ownership of key marketing activity. Focusing on identifying, developing and converting business opportunities across existing clients, referrers, intermediaries and target prospects. Marketing, content, events and digital activity [...]
Technical Moulder Named 2026 Company of the Year | Member News
Technical Moulder Named 2026 Company of the Year MGS Technical Plastics has earned the coveted title of Company of the Year at the 2026 Northern Automotive Alliance Awards. The Lancashire business also won the People and Skills category, plus two high commendations in the Manufacturing Excellence and Environmental & Sustainability awards. Recognising overall business performance, the Company of the [...]
Azets boosts Burnley office | Member News
Azets boosts Burnley office Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, has boosted its Burnley office with the addition of Sam Marshall as Director. He brings further expertise to the business which has branches across the North West and works in all areas of the sector. As Director of Accounts and Business Advisory Services (ABAS), Sam will [...]
Financial Security | Member News
Financial Security For many people, the biggest financial asset they own isn't their home or their investment portfolio. It's their ability to earn an income. Monthly earnings often fund everything from mortgage repayments and household bills to family holidays and retirement savings. Yet while many people insure valuable possessions, fewer consider how they would manage financially if illness or [...]
