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Liverpool solicitors strengthen union links with merger Feb 09 2012

AN HISTORIC Liverpool law firm with strong links to the trade union movement has merged with another city practice.Read

Announcement is a positive for future of conveyancing Feb 09 2012

By Eddie Goldsmith, of Goldsmith WilliamsRead

Entrepreneurial schools named for Great Enterprise Challenge final Feb 09 2012

ELEVEN finalists in Liverpool’s Great Enterprise Challenge schools competition have been revealed after the semi-finals between 22 schools hosted at private wealth manager Rathbone Brothers’ offices.Read

Wirral celebrates customer service awards Feb 09 2012

WIRRAL Roofcare was judged Trader of the Year 2011 at the latest awards for excellence in customer service, driven by Wirral Council.Read

Still time to take part in our Investment Confidence Survey Feb 09 2012

THE LIVERPOOL POST is still seeking the views of business people on how confident they are about their prospects for 2012.Read

Mersey firms help deliver Prince’s Trust Fairbridge project Feb 09 2012

MORE than 25 companies and organisations have joined forces to build a community hub in Liverpool for youth charity The Prince’s Trust and its Fairbridge programme.Read

Chester Racecoutse strikes deal with Merseyrail Feb 09 2012

CHESTER RACE COMPANY has announced a partnership with Merseyrail for the upcoming race season.Read

Liverpool Chamber to host Rail in the North event Feb 09 2012

LIVERPOOL CHAMBER is working with Greater Manchester and other North West Chambers of Commerce to host a conference called “Rail in the North”.Read

Renault Liverpool powers up for electric van sales Feb 09 2012

CAR maker Renault is targeting green businesses with an electric van.Read

Typhoo Tea cuts road miles in Port of Liverpool link Feb 09 2012

PORT of Liverpool owner Peel Ports has clinched a key import deal with tea producer Typhoo which will also cut CO2 emissions by cutting its UK road miles.Read

Warrington bids to become a ‘Portas Pilot’ Feb 09 2012

WARRINGTON Council is to work with a range of partners in a bid to access a share of £1m funding to improve town centres.Read

Cheshire and Warrington LEP wins £9m funding Feb 09 2012

THE Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been awarded £8.9m to help boost economic growth.Read

Euro funding body offers to help regional growth Feb 09 2012

UP TO £20m of European funding is available to stimulate enterprise in disadvantaged areas across the North West.Read

Financial boost from new contracts Feb 09 2012

BRAKE manufacturer Surface Transforms has narrowed first-half losses thanks to new contract wins and a cost-cutting exercise starting last summer.Read

Football transfers provide growth for city lawyer Brabners Chaffe Street Feb 09 2012

FOOTBALL fans have become accustomed to the last-minute drama of transfer deadline day as clubs and agents battle to beat the clock.Read

New Enterprise Allowance mentee firms can boost local economy Feb 09 2012

THE six Merseyside chambers of commerce were among the first to launch the national trailblazer for the Government’s New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) initiative.Read

Funding deal for hi-tech firm ScraperWiki Feb 09 2012

SOFTWARE firm ScraperWiki has secured funding from the North West Fund for Venture Capital as it bids to continue its growth at home and overseas.Read

London deal for Falconer Chester Hall Feb 09 2012

ARCHITECTURE practice Falconer Chester Hall (FCH) has won a second major commission in London.Read

OPINION: Why annoying jingles work Feb 09 2012

I’VE spent the best part of the day with Direct Line’s “Mr Harrison” jingle stuck in my head after hearing it on the radio. Whilst it was an irritating experience for me, it’s pretty much a winner for Direct Line.Read