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£46m exhibition hall back in spotlight
ACC Liverpool hopes to put its business case for a new £46m exhibition hall before the city council by the end of the year. The venue’s chief executive Bob Prattey told Insider that conceptual designs have been completed and the next step is to approach Liverpool City Council with its proposals.
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Deals
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Liverpool FC board would block refinancing moves
The board of Liverpool FC will oppose any attempts made by owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to remain in power by refinancing their £237m loans, the club’s managing director Christian Purslow has insisted.
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Business
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UU "on track" after non-core sell-off
United Utilities (UU) is "on track to deliver results" in line with expectations after generating £600m through non-core subsidiary disposals, it has said. The company updated the Stock Exchange ahead of posting its results for the six months to 24 November 2010.
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Alexander praises Liverpool’s Big Society
Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has praised a scheme in north Liverpool that has embraced the government’s idea of a "Big Society".
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James sets sail for Weightmans
The Liverpool office of Weightmans has recruited Phil James to boost its marine law offer. He joins from rival Hill Dickinson where he was a lead partner in the marine and transit team.
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NWF builds on record year
NWF Group, the Cheshire-based distributor of food, feed and fuel, released an upbeat statement to the Stock Exchange this morning saying the business has continued to build on last year’s record year.
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Cheshire agency strengthens US offer
Cheshire business-to-business PR and marketing agency The Scott Partnership has further expanded its international operations with the opening of two satellite offices in the US. The new premises in Massachusetts and Connecticut follow the company’s recent expansion into China.
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Property
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Castle Street set for £2.9m revamp
Work is due to start on the £2.9m regeneration of Castle Street in Liverpool city centre on Monday. The scheme, part of the City Centre Movement Strategy, aims to improve the highway and public areas within the World Heritage Site.
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Mays to cash in with new store
North West pawnbroker Mays says it has signed a lease to open a fifth store in Greater Manchester. The Liverpool-registered business, which has shops in Manchester city centre, Oldham, Collyhurst and Salford, is to open a new branch at the Ladysmith Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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