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In the latest Financial Matters column, Fairhurst's explain how sole traders can make tax rules work for them
In their latest Financial Matters column, Fairhurst Accountants give expert advice on how businesses can best use the current tax system to their best advantage
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Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership
Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.
The McDonald's restaurant in Wigan with a one-star hygiene rating
The restaurant was classed as 'major improvement necessary' in management of food safety
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Grace & Stella under-eye masks drop to £14.95 on Amazon
With more than 48,000 ratings and over 6,000 packs bought last month, these bestselling under-eye patches are now available for under £15 on Amazon
The Jawhara Golden Nectar perfume is the affordable summer fragrance I’ll be adding to my shopping list
This Jawhara fragrance sounds perfect for summer and could easily earn the compliment "You smell incredible."
This cheap check could stop used car buyers making a costly mistake
Used car buyers could avoid expensive mistakes by checking a vehicle’s history before viewing, negotiating or handing over a deposit.
Two people have died after a collision between a car and lorry near Wrightington Hospital
A man and woman have been confirmed dead after an horrific crash betwen a car and lorry at Wrightington this morning (Thursday July 9).
Wrightington LIVE: Main road outside hospital shut after serious incident
Hall Lane is closed off outside the Wrightington Hospital
Wigan Warriors issue statement after player racially abused
Wigan Warriors said they were "appalled" by the comments
Brilliant eight-year-old Wigan boy saves his mum's life by calling 999 after she collapses
A Wigan eight-year-old has been hailed a hero for saving his mum’s life after she suddenly collapsed at home.
A new Starbucks drive-thru is to open at a Wigan retail park after councillors gave plans the thumbs-up
Starbucks is set to open its third branch in Wigan after plans to build a drive-thru at a retail park were approved.
New Starbucks drive-thru to open at Wigan retail park
Councillors heard that the site 'lends itself to a coffee shop'
Police descend on Wigan homes in dawn raids and seize Rolex and knives
A 'deceptive scam' where fraudsters impersonate authority figures
The luxury mattress deal most people seem to be overlooking right now
It isn’t being shouted about, but a voucher promotion has dramatically reduced the cost of a luxury deep memory foam mattress, with every size currently included while stocks last.
ProofID appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer to lead AI transformation
ProofID has named Neil Evans as its first chief AI officer to spearhead the company's AI-powered transformation.
This £29.99 gazebo deal could save garden parties in the heatwave
The voucher deal includes a waterproof garden gazebo with removable sides, a roll-down door and four colour options, with more than 1,000 sold so far
I tried the new No7 Good Intent Body care range and the Skin Sip collection has completely won me over
The new No7 Good Intent range has become a staple in my body care routine.
Wigan’s new market hall to open months later than planned
Traders will have one more Christmas in the old hall before the new market opens in Spring 2027
A main road and motorway slip road in Wigan are closed after a serious collision
Reports are coming of a serious road smash which has forced the closure of local roads.
GIM raises £15 million in Series A funding
GIM is building agentic AI systems as a ‘visionary machine’.