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Food manufacturing firm Givaudan to close Wirral factory with loss of 150 jobs

A SWISS food manufacturer today announced plans to close its Bromborough factory with the loss of 150 jobs.Read

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Robinson Willey owed £3.5m when it collapsed into administration

BOOTLE fireplace manufacturer Robinson Willey owed £3.5m when it collapsed last month.Read

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St Helens Rugby League Club’s losses spiral as it waits for new stadium

PRE-TAX losses doubled at St Helens Rugby Football Club last season as it struggled with a worsening commercial performance, delays to its new stadium and a failure to reach the lucrative Challenge Cup Final.Read

Speedy recovery lifts WPP figures

SIR Martin Sorrell’s advertising empire WPP yesterday predicted a “LuVVy” shaped global economic recovery as it said America was bouncing back stronger than expected.Read

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Liverpool stakes claim for its share of £1bn China real estate investment

A CHINESE real estate tycoon who plans to invest £1bn in the UK is to meet Liverpool representatives to discuss opportunities in the city.Read

60 jobs lost as Bootle gas fire firm Robinson Willey collapses

ALL 60 staff at Bootle manufacturer Robinson Willey have been made redundant after its owners admitted defeat on a two-year recovery plan.Read

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Glut of new members for Professional Liverpool

BUSINESS lobby group Professional Liverpool has shrugged off its funding issues to secure 10 new members last month.Read

Powder Systems returns to profit

POWDER Systems returned to profitability as it continues to see sales shift to overseas markets.Read

Recovery in manufacturing to ‘outstrip’ wider economy

MANUFACTURING is performing ahead of expectations according to two studies published today.Read

Midas Capital hopes MAM gives it the golden touch

MIDAS CAPITAL has changed its name to MAM Funds, reflecting the name of its other subsidiary Miton Asset Management.Read

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Liverpool Chamber criticises Government plans to scrap retirement age

THE chief executive of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has criticised the Government’s plans to scrap the default retirement age of 65.Read

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United Utilties continues non-core sell-off with £119m Meter Fit deal

UNITED UTILITIES (UU) has continued its sell-off of non-core business with the disposal of Meter Fit for £119m.Read

GB Group’s AIM is on target

CHESTER identity specialist GB Group is on target to move its shares from the London Stock Exchange’s full list to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) after its shareholders approved the move.Read

Matalan buying director John Lyttle is poached by Primark

SKELMERSDALE-BASED retailer Matalan has suffered a blow with the defection of its buying director to rivals Primark.Read

Liverpool audiences to see the World Expo 3D experience

THE 3D film which is currently showcasing Liverpool to thousands of people every day at the World Expo in Shanghai is to be shown to Liverpool audiences.Read

John West goes East in £568m sale to Thai canned fish firm

LIVERPOOL-BASED canned fish company John West has been bought by Thailand’s biggest producer and exporter of canned fish for £568m.Read

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Bribery firm Innospec plunges into the red

CORRUPTION-TAINTED chemical firm Innospec has seen its balance sheet turn toxic after a £100m reversal in its profitability.Read

Challenge Cup triumph puts Warrington Wolves into profit

WARRINGTON WOLVES has followed up its Challenge Cup triumph last summer with something almost as rare – a profit.Read

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Steve Caunce is still loving sewage after 25 years

Alex Turner meets STEVE CAUNCE,MD of Steve Caunce LtdRead

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Fire Support Network’s training turns up the heat

THE Fire Support Network (FSN) is an organisation which provides information and assistance to other people – but sometimes finds it needs to be given help to improve its services.Read