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Merseyside Innovation Awards – the search is on
The search to find some of the region’s most innovative businesses is now underway with the launch of the 16th Merseyside Innovation Awards. The awards, open to individuals or companies with fewer than 50 employees, aim to recognise and reward the use of innovation as a means of boosting growth and profitability.
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Cities report reveals mixed picture for region
Government reductions to public sector spending has left some towns and cities in the North West among those most likely to suffer the longest from the economic downturn, according to a new report published today by urban policy research group Centre for Cities. The Cities Outlook 2011 report, which assesses built-up or urban areas with a population of 125,000 or more, found that Liverpool in particular is likely to face “significant challenges” in the months ahead.
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Liverpool construction hit by cuts - Begbies
Research from Begbies Traynor indicates that fewer businesses in the North West are struggling with financial problems than the UK as a whole ahead of the full impact of public sector cuts and tax rises. However, the insolvency specialist said the North West's construction sector had been negatively affected by its reliance on public sector contracts.
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Sportech confident after ‘transformational’ year
Sportech, the Liverpool-headquartered operator of the football pools, this morning said its full-year pre-tax profits will be in line with market expectations, while the reduction in net bank debt is better than market forecasts.
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London demonstrates ‘can do’ attitude, says Anderson
The opening of Liverpool’s new ‘embassy’ in London demonstrates the city’s ‘can do’ attitude, according to council leader Joe Anderson.
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Banks must have local lending powers - FPB
Banks must restore local lending powers and play their part in financing economic recovery. That's the call coming from the Cheshire-based Forum of Private Business which has joined forces with the Campaign for Community Banking Services.
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North West profit warnings fall
Nineteen profit warnings were issued by listed companies in the North West in 2010, the lowest number recorded in nine years, according to research released today by Ernst & Young. However, the final quarter of the year had a peak of ten warnings, more than double the number recorded in the previous quarter.
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Brand new North West Top 500 Database 2011
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Property
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Albany leisure space returns to market
Consultancies Edward Symmons and Tushingham Moore have been instructed to market the 17,000 sq ft of commercial space at the Albany Building in Liverpool’s Old Hall Street.
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Government to hear Brunner Mond views
Cheshire West and Chester Council has assured businesses and residents that views on Brunner Mond’s proposals to build an energy from waste plant will be listened to by the government.
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