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Liverpool ‘embassy’ will encourage investors, says Wallis
Liverpool has today opened its 'embassy' in London in an effort to promote the city’s commercial and business offer to UK and overseas investors. Guy Wallis, co-founder of law firm DWF and the man credited for coming up with the idea, told Insider the presence would help to change perceptions and encourage more people to think of Liverpool as a serious investment destination.
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Deals
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Administrators secure Hember sale
Thirty-two jobs have been saved at Hember Plant Hire in Warrington after the business was rescued from administration.
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Brunner Mond completes British Salt deal
Cheshire-headquartered manufacturer Brunner Mond has got the go-ahead to complete its £93m acquisition of Cheshire Salt Holdings, the parent company of British Salt.
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Business
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Activision set to close Bizarre studio
US games developer Activision has revealed it is set to close its Liverpool games studio Bizarre Creations with the loss of about 200 jobs. The studio was put up for sale by Activision in late 2010, but a buyer has not been found.
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Power Solutions embarks on recruitment drive
Independent gas and electricity broker Power Solutions is looking to add up to 20 new recruits to its ranks after relocating to larger premises in Chester.
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Winter weather costs Stobart £1.5m
Snow and ice on the UK’s roads in December has cost North West logistics giant Stobart Group about £1.5m, although the company said it was still confident of meeting full-year market expectations.
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Something for the weekend
This week: Ain’t no half-steppin'; the bells, the bells; and Matt finish.
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Brand new North West Top 500 Database 2011
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Property
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Liverpool city centre residential market close to all-time low
The residential sales market in Liverpool city centre during the last quarter of 2010 was close to an all-time low and there is little sign of improvement, according to estate agency City Residential. However, in its latest quarterly update the agency said the city's lettings sector had continued to perform strongly.
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Peel Energy submits biomass plant application
Peel Energy has submitted a planning application to Cheshire West & Chester Council for a wood fuelled power plant at Ince Park. If granted permission, the biomass plant would generate enough renewable electricity to meet the average needs of 37,000 homes.
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Is this going to be a golden age for business angels? Or have the Dragons tainted their image? Michael Taylor reports.
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