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Lancashire entrepreneur Dave Fishwick, who took on the banks and pay day lenders, sees another injustice that needs sorting: late payment and its impact on smaller companies. It’s just one of the issues that the businessman, campaigner, TV star and subject of a major Netflix film now in production, believes needs fixing.
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INTERVIEWS Leaders: John Child
Big Interview: Dave Fishwick
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In View
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Is fracking back on the energy agenda? Supporters see some grounds for hope. It follows the 12-month postponement of an order for exploration company Cuadrilla to permanently seal two Lancashire wells and a new scientific review.
Green economy
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The government’s new energy security strategy is strong in its ambitions. But is it powerful enough to drive Lancashire’s low carbon energy industry forward at pace? And what does it mean for businesses struggling with rising energy costs?
Sub36
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On these pages we feature some of the county’s talented young people. Business owners, decision-makers and key employees, what they all have in common is they are making a real impact in their organisations, communities and industries.
SPECIAL FEATURES Sub36: Ones to watch
Creative Showcase Red Rose Awards
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Report: International Trade 52 Green Showcase
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IN DEPTH
Sector View: Creative
Hotspot: Burnley
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Legal View
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With many small businesses firefighting on several fronts, insolvency experts warn of a rising number of company failures on the horizon. Our experts highlight the ‘legal duty’ of directors to keep their business in robust financial shape.
City status debate
Preston is celebrating 20 years as a city. Blackburn is bidding to become one of the Queen’s platinum jubilee cities. We ask our specially invited panel, what impact, if any, does city status have?
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Creative sector
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Lancashire’s star is shining brightly in the film and TV world. The county is becoming increasingly popular as a filming location, and we reveal all the economic benefits that come from being in front of the camera.
ADVICE Green Economy
Legal View Dealmakers
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DEBATE City status Rising costs
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HOW TO... Organise wills and probate 38
Rising costs debate
The cost of doing business continues to rise, with soaring prices on all fronts, from raw materials to staffing. We asked our panel where the pressure points are and what businesses can do to ease their pain.
49 International Trade 52
The mood music may suggest that post-Brexit barriers are making the EU a no-go area for many UK businesses, but Lancashire businessman Paul Harrison sings a different tune. “There’s money to be made in Europe”, he declares.
Burnley 61
As Burnley begins to emerge from the impact of the pandemic and looks towards recovery and growth, work has begun to make its nationally acclaimed Bondholders group even more relevant to its members and the community.
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