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Merepark, the developer behind the Central Village scheme in Liverpool city centre, is on schedule for completion of the full project by the end of 2013, according to the firm's Neal Hunter. Speaking to Insider on a site visit, Hunter said: "The programme’s looking good." READ MORE...
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Deals
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Supermarket giants Asda and Morrisons are reportedly locked in a £1.5bn bidding war for Flintshire-headquartered frozen food retailer Iceland. Read More...
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Insider’s Deal of the Month for May is the sale of Cheshire central heating business PH Jones to Centrica for £30m. Read More...
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Business
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Merseyside companies B&M Retail and Cammell Laird have broken into the top ten fastest-growing companies in the North West, Insider can reveal today. Read More...
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Members of the Unite union working at Unilever's Port Sunlight and Warrington plants are to stage a walkout tomorrow in protest over proposed changes to their pension schemes. Read More...
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Knowsley-headquartered Stewart Group, a metals and minerals inspection and analysis company, has invested C$1.1m (£685,000) in its newly-acquired Canadian facility. Read More...
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A third of wealthy North West investors describe themselves as risk-takers, making them one of the least likely regions to take a chance with their finances, according to a new report published today. Read More...
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Britain's manufacturers are continuing to drive UK economic growth on the back of export-led demand, according to a new survey. Read More...
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Insider’s North West Top 500 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the strongest contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order now and receive a 30 per cent discount or request a free sample now (offer expires 30 June). Read More...
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Property
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Plans on future development in Knowsley are set to be discussed by councillors in the borough at a meeting this week. Read More...
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Construction company Wates and design services group Capita Symonds have teamed up to bring forward a model to build schools on reduced budgets as the industry looks to find answers to the question of shortfalls in school places. Read More...
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Just a handful of tickets are remaining for Insider's second annual Business of Property Conference, set to take place on Thursday at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. This could be the last chance to secure your place - don't miss out. Read More...
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