Liverpool business news, comment and analysis

Oil industry specialist Intetech bought by Wood Group May 22 2013

CHESHIRE software company Intetech has been taken over by global energy giant Wood Group.Read

Shale gas proposals could boost North West economy, claims report May 22 2013

A REPORT by the Institute of Directors (IoD) claims proposed fracking developments in Lancashire could be a huge boost to the North West economy.Read

Stock Market update: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 May 21 2013

THE London market continued to defy gravity today as the FTSE 100 Index closed at its fourth-highest ever level.Read

Sacked Cains workers in city calling on Merseyside people to boycott Cains-branded beers May 21 2013

SACKED Cains workers were calling on Merseyside people to boycott Cains-branded beers to support them in their redundancy fight.Read

More than 800 Preston Brook O2 workers to transfer to Capita May 21 2013

MORE than half of the 1,600 workers at mobile phone giant O2’s call centre near Runcorn are to transfer to outsourcing company Capita.Read

Professional services firm to take on 20 apprentices May 21 2013

WARRINGTON professional services provider, Optionis, has launched its largest-ever apprenticeship scheme, with 20 vacancies across its Parasol, Clearsky HR, ClearSky Accounting and Silverline brands. Optionis employs more than 150 permanent staff members at its head office in Centre Park, and its apprentices work towards recognised academic qualifications during their first 12 months with the group.Read

Your business week ahead: May 20-24 May 20 2013

The events taking place in the business world this week. Read

Ryanair cautious despite profit growth May 20 2013

LOW-COST airline Ryanair boosted annual profits by 13% today but warned that the recession across much of Europe will dampen growth this year.Read

Glen Dimplex cuts CO2 emissions and energy costs May 20 2013

Prescot domestic appliances manufacturer Glen Dimplex has upgraded its energy efficiency systems to cut emissions and achieve even more savings on fuel. Read

Birkenhead builder Lovell wins multi-million pound deals May 17 2013

The Birkenhead depot of Morgan Sindall affordable housing division Lovell has won places on three major housebuilding and development frameworks across the North West. Read

£2m fund for socially-aware entrepreneurs May 17 2013

A £2m ‘incubator’ fund covering the North of England has been launched today. Read

Stock Market report: May 16, 2013 May 16 2013

INVESTORS paused for breath as they failed to take the FTSE 100 Index to a record-equalling 11th successive day of gains.Read

My day off: Emma falls under the spell of ‘the gentle way’ May 16 2013

Emma Rogers works at Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF) and also helps run her local judo club.Read

Liverpool design agency to unveil name change on Light Night May 16 2013

A DESIGN consultancy that has pledged to team up with other local businesses and freelancers is launching its new name at Light Night tomorrow. Read

Small business profile: ‘Caring’ comparison site keen to benefit community May 16 2013

WE’RE the caring comparison website, says Alex Doonan, 30, founder and MD of Hunts Cross-based yoursuresave.comRead

Telecoms group TalkTalk 'a better business' May 16 2013

Telecoms group TalkTalk saw revenues and profits decline slightly in its latest financial year, although it said its business is in a better shape now. Read

Stobart looks to profit from its investments May 16 2013

Transport group Stobart said its four year strategy is on track today after revealing it drove up profits and revenues for the year to February 28. Read