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Trade scheme targets innovative businesses
A new trade programme designed to help businesses in the North West fast-track their innovations to an international audience will be launched later today. The scheme, backed by the European Regional Development Fund, expects to support up to 300 hi-tech companies in the region over the next two years.
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Deals
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RBS backs Hub Alehouse launch
The Royal Bank of Scotland has helped to finance the launch of recently-launched Liverpool restaurant Hub Alehouse & Kitchen, based in the Casartelli building on Hanover Street.
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Chat Moss sold to new management team
Eccles-based Chat Moss Herbs, which supplies fresh herbs and pestos to the likes of Manchester United FC and Bettys Tea Rooms, has been bought by a group of private investors led by new managing director David Arden.
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The money is out there – James Caan
Former Dragons' Den star James Caan has told Insider small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy and finance is available for well-prepared entrepreneurs.
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Business
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Southampton rails against Liverpool cruise plans
Southampton has stepped up its campaign to block Liverpool’s bid to become a fully-serviced cruise facility and prevent liners from starting and finishing in the city. Royston Smith, the leader of Southampton City Council, has set up a meeting with transport minister Mike Penning in what has been dubbed the “last stand for a level playing field for the cruise industry”.
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Mixed picture for region’s hoteliers
North West hoteliers have had a mixed start to the year, according to new figures published by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services, with falling room rates in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester.
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Franks hails Manchester's 'strong women' ahead of launch
PR guru Lynne Franks is to open a women’s business club in Manchester. Franks told Insider that she chose the city because it has “lots of strong women” and a large number of women starting businesses.
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Property
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Liverpool set for £12m property fund
A strategic acquisition fund to buy land and property in Liverpool, worth £12m over the next three years, is set to be launched by the city council. The authority said the cash pot would help protect future developments and create opportunities to bring forward new schemes.
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Project Jennifer CPO goes through
Liverpool City Council has officially made the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) needed to progress the £150m Project Jennifer regeneration scheme around Great Homer Street, north Liverpool.
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Conair takes Chorley space
Conair Group has bought a 232,000 sq ft unit at The Revolution in Chorley. It plans to use the facility as a distribution hub for its health and beauty products and kitchen and electronic appliances.
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Other News
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