Budget response from Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna
03/03/2021
“This budget is welcomed. It tackles the problems around the pandemic and helps companies plan for the medium term. Business will appreciate the extension of
Schoolchildren go back in time for new project
01/03/2021
UCLan has received national funding to undertake census research with local primary school pupils.
Western Union UK Budget Guide
01/03/2021
To support you through this critical period, Western Union Business Solutions’ latest insight guide explores what could be expected from the Budget and how it could impact finances, the economic outlook and even the British Pound.
Business of the Month // March 2021 // Begbies Traynor
01/03/2021
Begbies Traynor is the UK’s leading Corporate Rescue and Recovery practice. They provide their services via a nationwide network of over 70 offices, with clients ranging from small businesses and professional advisers to large corporations and financial institutions.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle named Honorary President of Lancashire APPG
25/02/2021
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, has accepted the position of Honorary President of Lancashire All Party Parliamentary Group.
New magazine support launched for Lancashire college students
19/02/2021
A new magazine designed to help college students in Lancashire to choose their next career steps has been launched by Future U.
Where have all the heavyweights gone?
18/02/2021
Dougal Paver from Merrion Strategy asks ‘Where have all the heavyweights gone?’
Hundreds of UCLan nurses answer urgent plea for help
18/02/2021
Once again nursing students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are answering the national call for help in the fight against Covid-19.
Coronavirus crisis holds 620,000 SMEs in distress endangering 2.8 million jobs
16/02/2021
The latest Business Distress Index from Real Business Rescue has revealed the number of SMEs in significant distress* now stands at 620,000 an increase of 76,000 in Q4 2020, putting 2.8 million jobs under threat.
New senior appointment for growing tax specialists in North West
15/02/2021
The fastest-growing R&D tax specialists in the UK, Access2Funding, have welcomed the latest addition to their firm with the appointment of Jemma Taylor who will be leading the new ‘Alternative Projects’ department.
Red Rose Awards 2021 rescheduled to November
12/02/2021
The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s favourite business awards ceremony, has extended its 2021 programme of events and will return with a new look, new categories and new trophies on November 25, 2021.
Neville to address DIB Property Conference
11/02/2021
Gary Neville has been confirmed as one of the keynote speakers for DIBs first national property and regeneration conference which will take place at the Belfry on 9th September.