Dec
2012
Articles from 13th Dec 2012
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Stock Market report: Thursday, December 13
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
THE London market surrendered some of this week’s gains today as investors turned their attention to US debt negotiations to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. Read
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PM hails Airbus boost in Broughton visit
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Prime Minister David Cameron hailed an new order for 100 Airbus A320 today, during a visit to the company’s Broughton wing-making plant. Read
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Unite demands assurance over future of Jaguar Land Rover plants
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Unite, the Union has demanded an urgent meeting with senior executives from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner Tata to seek assurances over the future of JLR’s five UK plants, including its Halewood site. Read
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NWF says half year trading in line with expectations
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Cheshire food and fuels group NWF said trading in its first half, to November 30, has been in line with expectations and its debt levels are lower than anticipated. Read
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Proventec shares suspended during acquisition talks
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Proventec, the Liverpool-based cleaning specialist, has suspended trading in its shares and loan notes while it considers the possible acquisition of assets from a UK-based company. Read
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Record sales levels help drive Jaguar Land Rover's global expansion
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
LUXURY car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has posted a record-breaking month for car sales. Read
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£1.6bn financial boost for Liverpool docks owner Peel Ports’ ambitions
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL docks owner Peel Ports has completed a £1.6bn refinancing deal to fund its growth plans, including its £300m Liverpool2 scheme. Read
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Runcorn becomes a beer lover’s paradise
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
WHEN you raise your glass and dream of a beer-themed holiday, you probably think of Brussels, Portland, Oregon or Munich rather than Runcorn. Read
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Liverpool Law Society appoints new President
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL Law Society has appointed Alistair Fletcher as its new President. Read
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Lawyer urges people to ‘think digitally’ when making a will
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
MORE and more people are seeking legal advice about their online or digital wealth when making out a will, according to a Merseyside-based specialist. Read
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MSIF backs Liverpool ductwork specialist One Four Four
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
A LIVERPOOL firm which makes and installs ventilation ductwork is expanding after a cash boost from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF). Read
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Liverpool seeks to tap into Indonesian trade opportunities
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Neil Hodgson reports on Liverpool’s bid to tap in to one of the world’s biggest emerging economies Read
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Business diary . . .
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
thursDay, dec 13 Read
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A new ‘culture of commercialism’ for Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Bill Gleeson meets newly appointed Liverpool Chamber of Commerce chief JENNY STEWART Read
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Ellesmere Port energy consultancy celebrates strong first year
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
AN ELLESMERE Port energy consultancy has celebrated a successful first year. Read
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Liverpool food and drinks group Princes posts record £1.5bn sales
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
PRINCES, the Liverpool-based food and drink group, has posted record sales of £1.5bn. Read
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Liverpool Chamber of Commerce sees huge drop in turnover
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL Chamber of Commerce has suffered a sharp drop in turnover due to Government spending cuts. Read
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Trading Gossip . . .
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
THE Christmas spirit was in full flow earlier this week when Liverpool solicitors Brabners Chaffe Street staged their annual seasonal jolly in the sumptuous surroundings of the Liverpool Town Hall ballroom. Read
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Business adviser Tony Seasman lives for his music
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Tony Seasman is business advisor for Inclusive Access offering funded support to firms to help them grow via the Making Business Work programme Read
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On the move . . .
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL-BASED fire and security firm HESIS has appointed Andrew Somerville as business development director. Read
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Women in Business: The Interesting Eating Company
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
A SHARED passion for food and a chance meeting at the school gates has led to a distinctive eaterie being established in south Liverpool. Read
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Liverpool ‘should be a UK technology hub’, says ServiceSource
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
A LIVERPOOL business leader says the Government missed an opportunity in the Autumn Statement to help Liverpool to become a “tech hub” for the UK. Read
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Creative sector ‘needs more Government support’
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
CREATIVE industry support agency ACME says the Government needs to give more support to the sector to help it to meet its potential. Read
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Ben Hatton: Shopping still a contact sport
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
SHOPPING should be fun, even at Christmas time. Read
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Showcase for Lime’s Digital Fiction Factory
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
A PIONEERING media centre created by Liverpool’s Lime Pictures has held a showcase for its latest digital storytelling developments. Read
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Former Liverpool Exchange Station to undergo £5m revamp
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
DEVELOPER Ashtenne Space Northwest is spending £5m on a revamp of Liverpool’s Mercury Court – formerly the entrance to Exchange Station. Read
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Engenda launches rescue business
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
ENGINEERING firm Engenda Group has launched a division that can swing into action to rescue workers who find themselves trapped in confined spaces. Read
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Mitchell Charlesworth joins purchasing scheme for education providers
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
MITCHELL Charlesworth, the Liverpool accountancy firm, is building on its offer to the education sector after landing an external audit framework agreement providing access to more than 900 academies across the UK. Read
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Fire risk assessment firm warns business owners are complacent on dangers
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
A QUARTER of business premises inspected by Merseyside fire chiefs over 12 months failed a safety audit. Read
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Food and consumer goods giants throw down gauntlet to business and university problem-solvers
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
TOP food and fast moving consumer goods companies such as Unilever and Tate & Lyle are challenging small firms or university-based organisations to provide innovative solutions to a range of challenges covering five key areas of life sciences; materials; manufacturing; IT; and marketing. Read
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Tesco sweeps into mortgage market
Dec 13 2012 | Business News
Is there an easy, painless way to trace old Premium Bonds – and cash them? Jeremy Gates reports Read
