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Sector focus can drive Liverpool jobs
Four high-growth sectors have the potential to create up to 128,000 jobs in the Liverpool city region over the next decade, a study published this morning has revealed. The Mersey Partnership’s economic review has found that the low carbon, SuperPort, tourism and knowledge sectors can dive the region’s economy in the wake of the swingeing public sector cuts.
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Deals
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Biofortuna secures £1m package
Liverpool molecular diagnostics company Biofortuna has secured a funding package from EV Tech, the technology investment arm of EV, through its RisingStars Growth Fund. The funding follows an initial investment in May 2010.
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Banks launch £100m franchise fund
A £100m loans fund has been set up for new and growing businesses in the franchise industry. NatWest and RBS are behind the scheme, which they say has the potential to finance up to 1,800 franchise businesses and 24,000 jobs.
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Business
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Liverpool BID plans approved
Plans to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in Liverpool’s commercial district have been approved. It is hoped the move will generate more than £600,000 per year in revenues.
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Campaign starts to save Wirral jobs
A campaign to save hundreds of jobs at the Burton’s Foods biscuit factory in Moreton started over the weekend, with workers taking to the streets to protest at the cuts.
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Grosvenor supports Liverpool Embassy
Grosvenor Liverpool Fund, the owner of Liverpool One, has signed up to be the latest sponsor of the city’s ‘embassy’ in London. The embassy opened in January and is based in the heart of London’s financial district at 35 New Broad Street.
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Businesses rewarded for Chinese success
Businesses working in the Far East were celebrated on Friday night at the Greater China Awards. The event at the Lowry Hotel, organised by UK Trade & Investment and the Northwest Regional Development Agency, rewards those making a significant contribution to developing business within the region.
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Eco Environments in Sharp link up
Eco Environments, which is headquartered in Liverpool, has been chosen by the world’s biggest solar power manufacturer Sharp as its newest partner.
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Top North West directors debate economic future
Insider is gathering directors from region's most successful companies to debate the region's future. Insider's Directors Forum 2011 will also hear an address from John Young, the regional agent for the Bank of England.
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Property
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EV opens Liverpool office
Venture and growth capital fund manager EV is to open an office in Liverpool city centre. The office will be based at Horton House in Exchange Flags.
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Bardsley builds in Merseyside
Bardsley Construction has secured contracts in Merseyside worth £7.3m. The company, which is headquartered in Tameside, will construct two hostels – one for Liverpool Mutual Homes and one for Liverpool Housing Trust.
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Government pledges £125m to transport schemes
Transport secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed more than £125m-worth of funding for two North West road schemes designed to ease congestion and boost prosperity in the region.
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Other News
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Dairy Crest reports higher sales
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New lettings rise at Bruntwood
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Community
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Talking Point: Get focused on providing value
2011 is a crunch year for all law firms, and roviding value to clients and becoming an agile and efficient practice are the best ways to success, says Allan Carton, director of Inpractice UK.
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Tague on Tour: Winners and losers
Retail, particularly post-Christmas, is a time for retailers to take stock. Insider property writer Neil Tague looks at the winners and losers, and the reasons behind their relative success or struggle.
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