Liverpool third most at risk from public sector cuts

Liverpool’s high dependency on public sector jobs could make it one of the worst affected places by the government spending cuts, according to a new survey released today. The survey, published by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, ranked Liverpool third in a list of UK towns and cities most at risk from the reduction in public spending.

Retail businesses boost deal volume

Consumer-facing businesses with a predictable growth trajectory have become increasingly attractive to private equity buyers, according to Jonathan Boyers, KPMG’s head of corporate finance in the north.

Can you put a price on innovation?

Should innovation be on the National Curriculum? That was the proposal aired by inventor Trevor Baylis at the Merseyside Innovation Awards last Thursday.

Administrations fall eases double dip fears

Corporate administrations have dropped to a pre-credit crunch low easing fears of a double dip recession new figures from Deloitte have revealed today.

Activision contract a Blur for Catalyst

Liverpool videogame production company Catalyst Outsourcing has completed a contract for American-owned developer and publisher Activision.

Flamco opens new conference centre

St Helens-based Flamco UK has opened a new conference and training facility in the town.

Profit warnings down but tough times ahead

Profit warnings in the North West have hit an eight year low but UK plc is still in for a rough ride, according to report out today by Ernst & Young.

Praxis buys Deeside site

Praxis (Holdings), the Isle of Man-based investor, has acquired 247 acres of development land, formerly the RAF Training Centre in Deeside, from Defence Estates for an undisclosed sum.

Market stabilisation in Manchester and Liverpool

The slowing rate in the decline of prime rents across Manchester and Liverpool points to an encouraging stabilisation of the market at the prime end, according to new data published by Knight Frank.

Talking Point: Local Enterprise Partnerships

Kieran Larkin sets out the Centre for Cities’ suggested six-step plan for how the new government should establish LEPs.

Tague on Tour: Waiting for the next move

Neil Tague looks at Sanguine Hospitality's plans for the 154-bedroom Days Inn Liverpool and some of the other schemes taking shape in the city.

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