A SERIES of Brexit preparedness events are being staged by East Lancashire Chamber this week.

The first such session will take place at Futures Park, Bacup, the home of Rossendale Borough Council, today, from 9am until noon.

Experts will focus on how companies can trade internationally after the European Union exit, workplace mobility, contracting, currency and regulations and taxation.

Another takes place at the James Hargreaves Suite, Turf Moor, Burnley, from 1pm today, Others are scheduled for this Thursday, at the Red Rose Suite, Ewood Park, Blackburn, from 9am, and Ribble Valley's council offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe, from 1pm.