Jul
2009
Articles from 1st Jul 2009
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Liverpool-born pilot Fergus proud to fly Eastern Airways’ first routes out of his home city
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
EASTERN Airlines’ two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon airport next Monday will be a flight of fancy for pilot Fergus Saha. Read
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Lloyds to cut 84 banking jobs in Speke and Chester
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
THE region’s banking sector was hit by more job cuts yesterday, after Lloyds Banking Group announced the closure of two telephony units in Chester and Speke. Read
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Utility consortium 4D cleans up £225m wastewater deal
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
A UTILITY consortium which includes United Utilities has won a £225m contract to construct a wastewater treatment works for Southern Water. Read
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Weightmans top dispute team
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
COMMERCIAL dispute resolution lawyers at Weightmans in Liverpool were named Team of the Year at a Law Society function. Read
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Enterprise finance backing for IT provider Aimes Grid Services
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
A LIVERPOOL company which has pioneered the next generation of internet services has received £100,000 to fund its development. Read
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Bus and train group Arriva turns in ‘routine’ market update
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
ANALYSTS welcomed transport group Arriva’s “routine” trading update, despite fears that rail passenger revenues are facing a slowdown in growth. Read
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Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank to rebrand as Santander
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
ALLIANCE & Leicester Commercial Bank, in Bootle, is to be rebranded as Santander Corporate Banking, following last year’s takeover by the Spanish bank. Read
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HMV beats profit forecasts and sees new sales spike as Michael Jackson fans snap up back catalogue
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
DEMAND for the late Michael Jackson’s back catalogue soared 100-fold at HMV’s flagship Liverpool One store, hours after the star’s shock death last Friday. Read
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Hankinson Painting Group brushes off opponents to claim four awards
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
A BIRKENHEAD painting contractor scooped four industry awards in June. Read
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Flight to quality is positive for Morris & Spottiswood
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
A DECISIVE move to reduce exposure to sectors most affected by the downturn has helped Warrington-based fit-out firm Morris & Spottiswood to trade nearly flat in 2008. Read
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Prime retail rents slump as landlords fight to fill space
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
ZONE A retail rents in Liverpool city centre have plummeted 15.6% in less than a year, a new report has revealed. Read
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Halton businesses urged to come together
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
HALTON Chamber of Commerce wants to build up its community of firms to help companies in Runcorn and Widnes prosper. Read
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JJB move for CVA ‘may start a trend’
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
SPORTS retailer JJB may have started a new trend by using a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to renegotiate its agreement with landlords, according to Liverpool law firm DWF. Read
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Glass firm rents out surplus factory space
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
KNOWSLEY-BASED Total Glass is generating extra revenue in the recession by renting out surplus space in its factory to healthcare tenants. Read
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New look for city icon
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
THE second phase of work on the Royal Liver Building has now begun, following on from Claremont Group Interiors’ completion of the west entrance. Read
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Bo selector chooses 20 Chapel Street for new furniture and design store
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
ELAINE CUNNINGHAM, of south Liverpool store Elaine Cunningham Interiors, is to open a new BoConcept store at Rumford Investments’ 20 Chapel Street, in Liverpool’s business district. Read
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Vauxhall owner GM could be ready to listen to improved offers
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
A RIVAL bidder for the Vauxhall and Opel brands in Europe could be brought back into play – despite Canadian car parts group Magna International being given a clear mandate in May. Read
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Office conversion for sale
Jul 01 2009 | Business News
AGENTS at David Currie & Co are marketing for sale an industrial warehouse unit recently converted to offices in St Helens. Read
