Autumn Statement 2023 commentary: Jane Parry, tax partner at PM+M | Member News
Autumn Statement 2023 commentary from Jane Parry – tax partner at PM+M: In today’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor lauded the government’s achievement of meeting its target of halving inflation. No one could argue that is a good thing, but some caution is needed as most of that drop has been driven by falling energy prices, and prices are still [...]
Burnley Christmas lights switch-on draws in the crowds | Member News
Visitors flocked to Burnley on Saturday 18th November as the town’s Christmas celebrations got underway with the lights switch-on event. There were a whole host of free, festive activities for people to enjoy throughout the day, ranging from meeting seasonal characters and playing crazy golf to enjoying live music and watching the magical lantern parade. A live stage show [...]
What More PushPan® Range Made In Britain – Showcased On QVC Germany – Member News
What More UK, the Lancashire housewares manufacturer, and owner of the well-known brand Wham, was delighted to have an extended range of the award winning PushPan® round cake tins showcased on QVC Germany this week. QVC is one of the 10 largest mail-order companies in Germany, with a market share of 50%. With the bakeware market also being very [...]
Pierce Corporate Finance Advises on Disposal of Waste Management Business | Member News
Blackburn-based Pierce Corporate Finance has advised Recydia, a subsidiary of Italian Conglomerate Cementir NV, on the disposal of Neales Waste Management (NWM) Holdings. NWM is a waste management business with interests in landfill, materials recovery facility (MRF) and hazardous waste operations. NWM is located in the North-west of England and was established in 1991 as a skip collection business [...]
Edge Hill University’s SME Productivity & Innovation Centre Receives Scaleup Institute Endorsement | Member News
Edge Hill University's sector-leading SME Productivity & Innovation Centre (SME PIC) has had its High Growth Innovation Sprint programme endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute, recognising its huge success in boosting growth and creating jobs. Edge Hill is the first university in the Northwest to receive the ScaleUp Institute’s endorsement, identifying its High Growth Innovation Sprint programme as one of the best [...]
Begbies Traynor: Cashing in on your business upon retirement | Member News
Begbies Traynor: Cashing in on your business upon retirement The direction that you wish to take your business in will determine your roadmap for retirement, your commitments throughout this new chapter of life and the level of financial flexibility that you can afford. While some business owners use retirement as an opportune moment to step back from their business, some [...]
Nelson and Colne College Group is an AoC Beacon Awards Finalist! | Member News
Lancashire Adult Learning, which is part of Nelson and Colne College Group, has made it through as a finalist in the prestigious AoC Beacon Awards, within the AoC Award for Widening Participation category, following the announcement at the AoC Conference in Birmingham earlier this week. Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL), rated by Ofsted as Outstanding, works closely with a vast [...]
Award-winning tech experts Nybble join Room and Power | Member News
Nybble IT & AV Solutions is the latest company to join Room and Power co-working space in Padiham, Burnley. The company, which provides AV, IT and Software support, has bases in Blackburn and Manchester and has now decided to create a base in the borough. Following a trial period at Room and Power, Nybble decided it would be an [...]
Pendleside Hospice’s Grand Opening of Dragonflies Boutique | Member News
Pendleside Hospice are pleased to announce their new retail shop, Dragonflies Boutique, located on Gisburn Road, Barrowford, will open its doors on Saturday, 25th November. The boutique will stock a wide range of preloved designer and top-end, high street fashion, generously donated to the Hospice by the community. Dragonflies Boutique’s niche offering is the first of its kind for [...]
Perspex International Joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Network as Bronze Patron | Member News
Perspex International, a leading provider of high-quality acrylic products, is delighted to announce its new partnership as a Bronze Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone, strengthening its commitment to supporting local communities and the development of young people in the borough. This significant partnership reflects Perspex International's dedication to giving back to the community in which it operates. [...]
