Oct
2009
Articles from 14th Oct 2009
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Unemployment falls across Merseyside
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
UNEMPLOYMENT fell across Merseyside for the first time in 15 months in September – raising hopes that large-scale job cuts might be coming to an end. Read
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Cammell Laird moves to new HQ
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
SHIPYARD operator Cammell Laird has moved its group headquarters into an office building adjacent to its famous waterfront site. Read
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Landlords’ positive for next 12 months
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
LANDLORDS expect the net value of their property portfolios to increase over the next 12 months, according to new research. Read
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Viewpoint: Pitfalls of buying a property bargain
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
THE current economic climate offers opportunities for those wishing to buy property at reduced prices. Read
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Mason Owen appointed to 20 Chapel Street
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
MASON Owen has been appointed to join the team of agents letting space at Liverpool’s 20 Chapel Street office development. Read
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NWDA to fund new Daresbury building
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
THE Northwest Development Agency (NWDA) is to spend up to £9m funding new space at Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus, after the previous developer pulled out. Read
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CBRE appoints trio
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY agency CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has made three new appointments to its North West business. Read
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Belle Vale shoppin centre secures five new tenants
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
BELLE Vale shopping centre, in Liverpool, has secured five new lettings. Read
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Ethel Austin expands in Scotland
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
DISCOUNT chain Ethel Austin has opened a store in one of the most northerly points in the United Kingdom. Read
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Langtree prepares for the future
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY firm Langtree has completed a number of key projects to re-position itself in the marketplace. Read
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Trigon Snacks back in profit
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
COST-CUTTING and brand development were a feature of Trigon Snacks’ performance last year. Read
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Six businesses sign for for Daily Post’s Apprentices campaign
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
A NUMBER of Merseyside businesses have pledged to recruit apprentices as a result of the Liverpool Daily Post’s Skills for the Future campaign. Read
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House builder Bellway emerges from ‘partial hibernation’ ready for the upturn
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway reported a £36.6m loss for the year to July 31, after a £66.3m exceptional charge from land value and work in progress writedowns. Read
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Little ‘treasure’ pays visit to Liverpool as Expo 2010 momentum grows
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
PENGUINS may be all the rage in Liverpool this winter, but a real “treasure of the sea” will be arriving in the city on Monday to promote next year’s World Expo. Read
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We are now able to provide capital and investment for the region’s SMEs
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
A NEW fund that would invest in small firms from across the region has not become a victim of any cutbacks, despite extensive delays to its launch. Read
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United Utilities reports successful trial of fertiliser pellets for farmers made from sewage
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
UNITED Utilities, the Warrington-based water company, is flushed with success after its scientists perfected a method to turn sewage into odourless fertiliser pellets which can boost crop yields for farmers. Read
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Chamber members’ optimism growing
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
AN “AURA of confidence” is growing within St Helens businesses, according to the latest economic survey conducted by St Helens Chamber. Read
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Jobs go as Alliance & Leicester shuts offices
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
FINANCE giant Alliance & Leicester is to close a site and switch work elsewhere, with the loss of more than 200 jobs. Read
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IT specialists form ‘private cloud’ partnership
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
CLOUD computing firm Aimes Grid Services has announced a partnership with a Warrington IT firm to provide a business continuity and disaster recovery service. Read
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Merseyside price comparison site aims to double in size
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
MERSEYSIDE entrepreneur Tony Evans is set to take on the big players in the price comparison sector as he embarks on an expansion drive. Read
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Business Link helps to put City Surveys on the right track
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
RICHARD FURLONG set up a professional surveying business in Liverpool in 2003 with the expectation of getting work from the redevelopment of the city centre. Read
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Phone offer to engage firms
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
SIR Thomas Hotel and Newz Bar owner the Flanagan Group are going on the attack to beat the recession by rolling out a service previously reserved for footballers. Read
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Living Room bar to get new owner
Oct 14 2009 | Business News
ONE of the country's biggest pub chains is poised to take over the beleaguered Premium Bars and Restaurants group. Read
