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Anderson welcomes Liverpool cruise review
Government plans to review Liverpool cruise liner terminal’s bid to become a full turnaround facility have been welcomed by business leaders in the city. Liverpool City Council leader Joe Anderson said he was “extremely positive” that ministers would overturn the restriction on cruise ships starting and finishing in the city, adding that a decision in Liverpool's favour would act as a catalyst for new businesses to serve the terminal.
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Deals
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Juvela could fetch £100m
Swiss-headquartered Hero Group is reportedly looking to sell its Liverpool-based gluten-free bread and pasta division Juvela. A £100m price tag has been quoted.
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Business
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Leaders urge Whitehall to reassess spending cuts
Liverpool City Council has urged the government to reconsider the decision to cut its budget by £100m over the next two years in a bid to help ease the pain on the city’s jobs market and ensure vital services are maintained.
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Successful completion of Tall order
Runcorn-based security print and payments business Tall Security Print, part of the Tall Group, has produced and delivered 7.5 million ballot papers for the South Sudan referendum, which took place on 9 January.
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International trade: Insider needs your business tips
At a time when the government is looking to increase UK exports, there has never been a better opportunity for companies to consider selling their goods into overseas markets. This week, Insider is looking for nuggets of advice for people looking to export to or work in Western Europe, the Middle East, the Far East or North America.
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Brand new North West Top 500 Database 2011
Do you need help sourcing new clients? Insider’s Brand new North West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list. Try our free sample and pre-order to receive a discount offer (expires 31 January 2011).
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Property
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Key move for property company
Lettings and property management agency Key Properties has opened a new office in Liverpool and is planning further expansion in the coming months. The Manchester-headquartered company has signed a deal to take space at Exchange Flags.
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Start-ups win Daresbury space
Three start-up businesses are to receive six months of free access to their own fully-equipped laboratory at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus. The companies – PV Glaze, BiSN and Chris Underwood – are winners of a competition run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) futures team, which seeks to exploit scientific research in energy, environment, healthcare and security sectors.
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For this month only Insider Members can benefit from free tickets and a free trial Membership to the Royal Exchange Theatre. Offer expires 31 January 2011
