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Super League decision crucial to Vikings future
The future of legendary rugby league club Widnes Vikings hinges on a successful bid to rejoin the game’s elite division, according to the club’s chief executive Julie Gaskell. Speaking to Insider, she said the decision whether to grant the club a three-year Super League licence would determine if they face an uncertain future or could grow into a sustainable business less reliant on benefactor Steve O’Connor.
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Deals
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Iceland put up for sale
Frozen food retailer Iceland Foods, based in Deeside, is to be sold by failed Icelandic bank Landsbanki, according to reports.
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Private equity deals to rise in 2011 – Grant Thornton
Lower valuations are expected to drive an increase in the number of private equity investments over the next year, according to Grant Thornton.
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Business
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Benmore sponsors Liverpool 'embassy'
Belfast property developer Benmore has agreed to sponsor the Liverpool 'embassy' in London. The company has described the scheme as "far sighted and ambitious".
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Calls for Vision and TMP to merge
Frank McKenna, chairman of Downtown Liverpool in Business, has urged Liverpool Vision and The Merseyside Partnership to merge to provide a clear and consistent approach for the city.
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Consumer confidence in "astonishing collapse" – GfK NOP
UK consumer confidence in the economy and their finances has suffered an "astonishing collapse", according to market researcher GfK NOP, amid fears a double-dip recession is looming.
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Brand new North West Top 500 Database 2011
Do you need help sourcing new clients? Insider’s Brand new North West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list. Try our free sample and pre-order to receive a discount offer (expires 31 January 2011).
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Property
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Disposal lowers losses at Pochin's
Pochin's has reported pre-tax losses of £470,000 for the six months to 30 November 2010. This is down from £4.37m in the corresponding period in 2009.
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Venmore set for first auction
Merseyside property auctioneer Venmore is gearing up for its first auction of the year, with 39 commercial, residential and development lots set to go under the hammer at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool next month.
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Community
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Tague on Tour: Ask me, ask me, ask me
Neil Tague took in CityCo's latest event to discover the latest developments taking place in the First Street development that promises to overhaul a potentially vital part of Manchester city centre.
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Talking Point: Watching the Sky
Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Sevices, believes the developments at Sky Sports could provide a valuable lesson to all employers.
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Insider: Free tickets and Royal Exchange Theatre membership
 For this month only Insider Members can benefit from free tickets and a free trial Membership to the Royal Exchange Theatre. Offer expires 31 January 2011
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