Jan
2010
Articles from 13th Jan 2010
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Greggs celebrates festive trading cheer but warns conditions remain tough
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
BAKERY chain Greggs said it sold more than a million mince pies each week of the festive period. Read
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Matalan reveals strong Christmas trading as bidders circle
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
FASHION and homewares retailer Matalan sweetened its £1.5bn auction today by revealing further strong growth over the Christmas period. Read
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Bid to find a buyer for Newton-le-Willows construction firm White Building Services
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
ADMINISTRATORS are seeking to find a buyer for Newton-le-Willows-based White Building Services, which has closed with the loss of almost 200 jobs. Read
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Cammell Laird onto second of Irish Ferries three-ship overhaul contract, writes Peter Elson
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE second of three Irish Ferries’ ships arrived for annual overhaul at Cammell Laird today. Read
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Cycling Birchwood workers help cut emissions
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A MAJOR business park in Warrington has completed a cycling project designed to help reduce carbon emissions. Read
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Capital values up 3.3% in December
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
CAPITAL values across all classes of UK commercial property rose by 3.3% in December, according to the CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) monthly index. Read
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Edward Symmons markets Knowsley sites
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
AGENTS at Edward Symmons are marketing a number of properties in Knowsley Industrial Estate. Read
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Pre-let needed for £7m city office development
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
WORK on a £7m office development just outside Liverpool city centre will begin when a pre-let has been secured, a property agent has told LDP Business. Read
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Viewpoint: Activity is set to return to the property sector
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
SLOWLY but surely, we’re likely to see the return of more significant activity to the property sector following a year of limited movement. Read
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Flushed with pride
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) will hold this year’s annual Bathroom Conference at Cheshire’s Carden Park Hotel on Tuesday, October 19. Read
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Cash injection puts Raphael in good health
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
WOMEN’S mental health service provider Raphael Healthcare has announced a significant increase in its profitability. Read
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Insurance ‘mis-sold to millions’
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A CHESHIRE insurance specialist says it believes at least 5m families are paying for mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). Read
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More than 20 workers complete plant training
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
MORE than 20 workers at a construction supply firm in Liverpool have completed NVQs in Level 2 Specialised plant and machinery. Read
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Balfour Beatty awarded £500m United Utilities contract
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
WARRINGTON-BASED United Utilities (UU) has appointed Balfour Beatty to deliver its £500m capital delivery programme. Read
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Liverpool HR firm changes direction
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A HUMAN resources consultancy which saw its momentum stall as it sought to change direction has got back up to speed, thanks to help from Business Link. Read
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Chester travel firm’s takeover is in style
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
CHESTER-BASED luxury tour operator The Eden Collection has bought fellow operator Seasons in Style for an undisclosed fee. Read
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Former English Cities Fund chief executive Lesley Chalmers embarks on a new career as a professional photographer
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
LESLEY CHALMERS’S life has plenty of focus, after she retired as English Cities Fund chief executive. Read
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Newton-le-Willows plant hire firm Speedy Hire announces two new contracts and two extensions worth a total of £30m
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
SPEEDY Hire, the Newton-le-Willows based plant and tools hire specialist, has clinched two new contracts and agreed extensions to two more, worth a total of more than £30m. Read
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Speke footwear firm A Algeo provides solution in slippy conditions with Spiky slip-on
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
SPEKE-BASED firm A Algeo has enjoyed a step up in fortunes with a novel product ideal for the current icy conditions. Read
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Caution at Topps despite revenue rise
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
RETAILER Topps Tiles said it was reassured of a bounce back in consumer confidence, after seeing a 5.5% hike in like-for-like revenues in the first 14 weeks of its new financial year. Read
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New figures show the North West enjoyed a five month high in economic activity
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
ECONOMIC activity is at a five-month high across the North West and the region recorded the best employment conditions throughout all 12 UK regional development areas. Read
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Skelmersdale defence testing firm wins grant, writes Peter Elson
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A GRANT of £140,000 will allow Skelmersdale defence testing company TRaC EMC & Safety to take on eight new staff. Read
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Debenhams hails Liverpool store’s performance in second successive Christmas trading success
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
CHRISTMAS profits at department store group Debenhams improved for the second year in a row. Read
