|
Top story
|
Chancellor must deliver ‘big bang for growth’, says Stopforth
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jack Stopforth has urged Chancellor George Osborne to seize the opportunity to deliver a “pro-enterprise” Budget in order to boost business confidence. He said: “George Osborne needs to step up and deliver the promised big bang for growth."
|
|
Deals
|
Bulldog embarks on expansion drive
Family-owned animal and wild bird food manufacturer Bulldog Products has invested £800,000 to expand its Southport base. NatWest funded the move.
|
Betfred wraps up bingo deal
Warrington betting giant Betfred has bought the online bingo brand BuckyBingo.com and sister brand Bogoffbingo.com. The deal follows the break-up and sale of Manchester-based bingo club operator Buckingham Bingo.
|
Novartis buys Chinese stake
Swiss healthcare business Novartis, which employs about 700 staff at its flu vaccine plant in Speke, has bought an 85 per cent stake in a Chinese vaccine manufacturer.
|
|
Business
|
Private sector urged to support Mathew Street festival
Businesses in Liverpool are being called on to support this year’s Mathew Street Music Festival – an event that has previously been solely funded by the city council.
|
Liverpool airport holds firm in tenth
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) has remained tenth in a league table of UK airports in terms of passenger throughput, according to a report published by aviation industry consultancy RDC Aviation.
|
Merseytravel moves to replace fleet
Merseytravel has taken the first steps in a move which could see the replacement of the entire Merseyrail train fleet.
|
Insolvency Service to wind up 50 Cent UK
A petition has been presented in the High Court to wind-up a food and drink wholesaler in St Helens trading as 50 Cent UK.
|
Seven up for Downtown
Downtown Liverpool in Business has secured £100,000 of investment after signing up seven sponsors.
|
Boost your client base – Request a free Insider Membership Pack
Our Insider Membership Club offers fantastic benefits for anyone doing business in the UK regions. Valuable sales leads, vital information, networking opportunities, competitor analysis and much more. Request your free Membership pack now.
|
|
Property
|
JJB agrees rescue deal with landlords
Wigan retailer JJB Sports has secured backing from its landlords to close up to 89 stores and slash rents across its portfolio. More than 75 per cent of JJB’s creditors voted in favour of the Company Voluntary Arrangement.
|
Mason Owen to deliver for Royal Mail
Property agent Mason Owen has been appointed by Royal Mail to sell its 34,419 sq ft of industrial premises in Liverpool. The freehold property is for sale at a price of £795,000.
|
Conlon starts in Skelmersdale
Demolition work has begun on Kingsbury School in Skelmersdale to make way for an adult respite centre. Conlon Construction has been appointed to deliver the new £1.2m West Lancashire Adult Respite Centre which will accommodate residents with learning disabilities.
|
