County Outlook – Lancashire
As 2022 gets underway, the Downtown in Business team look at the political outlook and its potential impact on the business and the economy in the forthcoming year in Lancashire.
Can Lancs have cake and eat it?
The defection of the Bury South MP to Labour has only served to prop up Boris Johnson according to Jim. But his blog this week focuses on Lancashire’s unusual bid for devolution and the challenge faced by small businesses by Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone.
The Welding Institute Honours for Themis Apprentices and Engineering Students at Burnley College
Burnley College is celebrating after six of its dedicated Themis Apprentices and two talented Engineering students were honoured with awards from The Welding Institute.
Red Rose Awards 2022 launches!
The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s biggest celebration of business, has launched for 2022.
New petition calls for government to ‘Abolish tax on voluntary tips’
Manchester based entrepreneur, Renate Kalnina is determined to change how tax is treated on voluntary tips and has started a petition for the abolishment of tax on voluntary tips.
A week in America | 14 January 2022
In the latest blog from the USA, Martin Liptrot discusses why he moved to Zoom Town.
Do you have Good Habits?
In her latest blog, Victoria Brown, asks “Do you have good habits?”
Renowned businesswoman turns ‘Mother Christmas’ to save companies’ festive parties
A businesswoman is on a mission to save corporate Christmas celebrations as a nation of festive parties face the axe.
Business leaders chosen to inspire next generation
Seven business leaders have been chosen to become the first Entrepreneurs in Residence at the University of Central Lancashire.
PAR Group expands with strategic acquisition of Mountford Rubber and Plastics Ltd
Manchester and Preston-based PAR Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of engineering plastic, insulation and rubber products to customers in the UK, Europe and worldwide, has acquired Mountford Rubber and Plastics Ltd.
Sedulo celebrates a record year in Wealth with the promotion of new equity partner.
The Sedulo Group, a Manchester head-quartered advisory firm, are delighted to advise that Jonathan Fisher has been promoted to equity partner within the business.
Business leaders chosen to inspire next generation
UCLan has launched the first Entrepreneurs in Residence scheme