Leaders welcome ‘Mersey Waters’ enterprise zone

Business leaders have praised the government’s decision to set up an enterprise zone on an area that straddles both sides of the River Mersey, covering Peel's Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters schemes. Liverpool City Council leader Joe Anderson said: "I do not believe that any other area of the country has the quality of development opportunities that we have."

Colloids secures £1m facility

Merseyside speciality compounds manufacturer Colloids has secured a £1m funding line from Barclays Corporate. The cash has enabled the company to buy its premises on the Knowsley Industrial Park.

New Horizons makes South American mark

Merseyside biotechnology company New Horizons Global has secured £2m-worth of deals from companies in South America following support from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

Leach warns of “dragging anchors” on UK recovery

Graeme Leach, the Institute of Directors’ chief economist, has warned of the “dragging anchors” that could hold back the recovery of the UK economy.

Ubiquity celebrates business wins

Liverpool PR agency Ubiquity is celebrating a string of new clients wins since the turn of the year.

Everton boost digital offer

Everton FC have become the first Premier League club to launch an Ovi application for supporters with Nokia handsets. The app was developed with InfoMedia Services.

Something for the weekend

This week: All off for a good cause; PRS Yearbook; Fight for your right to party; Hemmingway back in fashion; Fair go by Faibridge; and canapé won’t pay.

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Halewood scheme marches on

Demolition work in Halewood has been completed ahead of the £16m regeneration of Raven Court. Bulldozers have been on site to pull down the old buildings to make way for a new 48,000 sq ft scheme with a new supermarket and a range of individual shopping units.

New builds down on last year

The number of houses built by the private sector rose slightly in February, but it was still lower than the same month last year, according to a report by the HBC.

Tague on Tour: On the waterfront

With ACC Liverpool expanding on the waterfront, does this signal the start of more growth on the city's best asset? Neil Tague casts his eye over the area's future.

Talking Point: Not appealed your business rates? Chances are you’re paying too much

Businesses continue to be faced with mounting costs in all areas. But Mark Rigby, chief executive of business rates specialist CVS, argues that too many are happy to take the Valuation Office Agency’s business rates estimates at face value – which could be a huge mistake.

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