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Rice calls for enterprise zone extension
The chief executive of Liverpool Commercial District Partnership (CDP) has welcomed calls to include the area in the city’s new enterprise zone. Paul Rice said the zone should be extended beyond Wirral and Liverpool Waters to include sites such as Pall Mall and Old Hall Street.
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Deals
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Ettinger sets sights on big screen
Liverpool film production company Ettinger Brothers is seeking to raise £2m to help fund its latest movie project. It is aiming to raise £6m in production costs for Catweazle, a film based on a 1970s fantasy book and TV series.
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Rival bidder emerges for Pinewood Shepperton
North West property giant Peel Holdings is facing competition in its pursuit of film studio Pinewood Shepperton after a rival bidder emerged.
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Business
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Mitchell Charlesworth aims to strengthen China links
Liverpool-headquartered accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has strengthened its partnership with Anglo-Chinese law firm Christine Lee & Co during a visit to Guangzhou in southern China.
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JLA set for passenger boost
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is gearing up for a bumper 11-day period with the forthcoming bank holidays and royal wedding set to drive up passenger numbers.
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Solen Energy shines in Speke
German-owned Solen Energy is to open second base in the UK at Speke in a move that will create eight jobs. The company develops, builds and operates solar energy systems.
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Future UK investment is at risk – CBI
International investment in the UK is being threatened by regulations and planning constraints, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned.
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Merseyside Innovation Awards – get your entries in
The closing date for entries in the 16th annual Merseyside Innovation Awards is fast approaching. A prize package worth £14,000 is on offer to the overall winner.
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Property
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Debt-pile dragged Beetham hotels under
Property group Beetham's Manchester and Liverpool hotel businesses were dragged under by an £89m debt-pile, a new report has revealed. The report, drawn up by joint administrators at KPMG, also shows that the hotels were sold to London-based Cypriot businessman Loucas Louca for a combined £60m.
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Downing names new agents on Federation House
Property group Downing has appointed two new agents to market office space at Federation House in Liverpool city centre.
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