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Friday 22 January 2021

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Deal struck for Metquarter food hall

Plans to open a food hall at Liverpool's Metquarter have been revealed, with the major letting set to create more than 130 jobs.
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Business Matters: The increasing popularity of sustainable investing

James Bailey, managing director at Julius Baer, says in what has been a very turbulent year for investment markets, sustainable investing has stood out as a beacon of consistent returns and capital inflows, and the positive results have gone some way to dispelling some of the myths that have previously been associated with this type of investment.
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JCB’s finance arm hits £50m Covid-19 loans milestone

The financing arm of manufacturing giant JCB has delivered loans worth more than £50m so far during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sports performance firm backed by NPIF loan

A high-level fitness and sports performance company based in Chester has secured a six-figure NPIF loan backed by CBILS from NPIF – BSF & MSIF Microfinance.
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Next and US investor pulls out of Arcadia bid

Retail giant Next has withdrawn its interest in acquiring the owner of Topshop.
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Business Matters: Learning in lockdown

Joe Keegan, team leader - skills broker at Growth Platform, looks at how businesses in Liverpool City Region can develop the skills of their workforce during lockdown.
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Business

North West administrations drop - KPMG

The number of North West companies falling into administration fell last year, according to KPMG, as the array of Covid-19 support measures continue to provide a lifeline for those adversely affected by the pandemic.
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BDO invests in 45 North West trainees

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed 20 new trainees in the North West, with a further 25 roles set to start later in the year.
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No Brainer makes senior hire

Warrington-based digital PR agency No Brainer has made a senior hire.
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Everton FC strike Clarity Sports deal

Everton FC have added Clarity Sports to their partner portfolio.
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Business Matters: Employment - parental rights and the pandemic

On 4 January 2021 we were faced with the announcement of the third English lockdown. We have been told to work from home unless this is not possible and schools have closed again for all but key workers, meaning many employers and employees are once more trying to reconcile working and home-schooling. What are the options for employers and employees trying to strike this difficult balance? Lucy Flynn from Beyond Corporate offers her advice.
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Property

Major changes for Liverpool roads

Two of Liverpool's most famous roads are to undergo major changes next week as a £47m highways scheme reaches a "critical phase".
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New tenant for St James Street building

A well-known building on Liverpool's St James Street has secured a new tenant.
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Elan Homes nears Southport milestone

Elan Homes is set to hit its latest milestone on a Southport scheme later this month.
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Ask the expert: Transformation. An Imperative? A Buzzword? A Skill?

Transformation is one of those words; it means everything and nothing at the same time. How many times have you heard phrases like, “we need to transform our business” or “those who adapt survive?” Richard Bray, a partner at Deloitte, takes a look at the topic.
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Manufacturing

Airbus to increase production at slower pace

Airbus is set to increase the production rate for the A320 aircraft, the company has confirmed, albeit at a slower pace than forecast.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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