Today's Lancashire business news from Insider |
Latest News | A West Lancashire-based domestic cleaning business is eyeing growth over the coming year, its owner has told Insider, as it looks to cater to an increased demand. Read More… |
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Sara Barrett from Mills & Reeve says the Supreme Court's ruling has finally confirmed that Uber's drivers should be classified as workers, and are therefore entitled to the National Minimum Wage and paid holidays. This decision has attracted attention, not just because Uber is a household name, but because it has re-examined the approach taken to resolving disputes about employment status. Read More… |
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Pareto Financial Planning has agreed new facilities with Virgin Money that will support the firm's growth plans. Read More… |
Paypoint has competed its acquisition of a digital payments business which works with customers including charities, not-for-profit organisations and SMEs in the UK. Read More… |
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Helen Pyne from Deloitte says businesses around the world are targeted by cyber criminals every day. Thankfully, not all will be successful but others can sneak through the back door with significant consequences. Read More… |
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An initiative designed to encourage footfall back into Burnley as restrictions are further lifted has launched. Read More… |
Repairs specialist HomeServe is set to boost employee numbers at its Preston base as it embarks on its largest ever recruitment drive in the region. Read More… |
JD Sports believes it is well placed on the back of a resilient year, as restrictions continue to be lifted. Read More… |
Funding has been secured to assist with the recovery and reopening of cultural venues across Blackburn. Read More… |
Half-year sales have taken a significant hit at Revolution Bars Group, while pre-tax losses have also widened on the back of a difficult period. However, the hospitality business now believes it is ready to "maximise our future performance and capitalise on growth opportunities". Read More… |
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Craig Dean, regional Director - North West at razorblue, says data loss can be caused by several different factors and you need to protect your business from all of them. Read More… |
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Outline proposals for a residential scheme in Blackburn look set to advance. Read More… |
FWP Group in Preston has led on its latest project as it continues to play its part in the recovery of the UK visitor economy. Read More… |
Brabners has outlined plans to relocate its Manchester and Preston offices in the summer, with a deal already in place for the former, as it marks the start of the next phase of its growth. Read More… |
Heath Farm Lane has finalised a deal for Trafford Housing Trust to purchase 74 affordable homes at its regeneration project in Partington. Read More… |
Jones Melling has strengthened its architecture and design team with a new hire. Read More… |
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Janet Robinson, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis, explains why Employee Ownership Trusts are becoming the popular route to exit. Read More… |
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