PORTER Matthews & Marsden has become only the second accountancy firm in East Lancashire in its field to receive Investors in People.

The firm, now more widely known as PM&M, employs more than 60 staff at offices in Blackburn and Burnley.

Said senior partner Jeremy Stirrup: "The whole process of Investors in People has proved to be of significant benefit and an excellent catalyst for change.

"It was a hard-nosed business decision and has already been justified commercially."

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