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Google has revealed plans to launch a three-month programme of events in Liverpool designed to get thousands of businesses in the city trading online. The initiative is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to help more than 1,500 companies across the region. READ MORE...
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Talks are continuing today with potential buyers of collapsed Liverpool discount retailer TJ Hughes despite administrators confirming the closure of 22 stores across the UK. More than 1,000 jobs have been lost by the closures, including 433 in the North West at the eight outlets due to shut. Read More...
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Liverpool-based Bibby Distribution has completed another deal, this time buying Midlands business Atchison Topeka for an undisclosed sum. Read More...
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Lloyds Banking Group has revealed it is on track to deliver its full year contribution to the Project Merlin lending agreement and said it has already lent £6.7bn to small businesses. Read More...
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A marketing campaign costing £350,000, designed to promote Liverpool as a short-break destination, has been launched. Read More...
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Liverpool should tap into the potential economic benefits of establishing a gay village around Stanley Street, according to a new report. Read More...
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Liverpool's hotels enjoyed increased occupancy levels in June although room rates dipped slightly, according to figures released by PKF. Read More...
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A sideways look at the week’s weird, wacky and occasionally wonderful stories from across the region. This week: The tough get going; down by the Lakeside; and digital distractions. Read More...
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A delegation from Liverpool has visited South Korea to promote the investment opportunities in the region, including Peel Group's ambitious Wirral and Liverpool Waters plans. Read More...
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Plans to build a £30m cruise terminal in Southampton have reportedly been put on hold pending the outcome of Liverpool's turnaround bid. Read More...
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Consultancy Edward Symmons is marketing a 45,000 sq ft warehouse close to the M53 in Ellesmere Port. Read More...
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