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Ybnews Feb 1, 2017

Winners of the awards organised by Mersey Martime will be revealed at a black tie dinner that will have a Ministerial presence and will take place at Liverpool FC on March 9. The finalists of the 2017 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIAs)…

More than 60,000 businesses now registered in Merseyside – the highest in its history

Ybnews Feb 1, 2017

A record 10,617 new businesses were registered in Merseyside in 2016 compared to 9,857 in 2015 according to the latest data. Tony McDonough reports. New figures show the number of registered companies in Merseyside has passed 60,000 for the…

Liverpool hotels enjoy a rise in revenues as occupancy remains steady

Ybnews Feb 1, 2017

Average revenue-per-room in the city centre was up £3 in the city centre to £56.16 with an increase of£4 to £82.68 at the weekends, latest figures from the LEP show. Tony McDonough. Hotel occupancy in Liverpool city centre remained steady…

Liverpool-based digital firm IT Answers launches US operation

Ybnews Feb 1, 2017

IT Answers has established a niche presence within the UK, working largely with SMEs, and offers a cloud-based product that enables users to access their desktop remotely. Tony McDonough reports. A Liverpool digital business that offers…

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Construction firm Osborne wins £18m deal to create new dual carriageway in Liverpool

Ybnews Jan 31, 2017

Work will begin in April to widen the A565 (Great Howard Street/Derby Road) which handles traffic between Sefton and Liverpool along the northern docks. Liverpool City Council has appointed a construction company to create a new dual…

Spirits Festival to bring some of the country’s finest distillers to Liverpool

Ybnews Jan 30, 2017

Some of the world's finest spirits will be going up for the taste test at an exclusive weekend event devoted to the art of distilling. Taking place at Constellations on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March, Liverpool’s first-ever Spirits…

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Liverpool to make an official bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer

Ybnews Jan 30, 2017

City’s elected Mayor Joe Anderson told an audience of Merseyside business leaders in that he was 'serious' about bringing the games to the city. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool will submit an official bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth…

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Portugese delegation comes to learn from Liverpool’s waterfront transformation

Ybnews Jan 30, 2017

Visit, organised by property agency GVA, saw a 14-strong party from Lisbon South Bay arrive in the city to meet with political leaders and businesses. Liverpool has welcomed a delegation from Portugal keen to learn more about our successful…

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Mersey business fab four come together to launch events venture to ‘motivate and…

Ybnews Jan 30, 2017

Seed Events held its first event in Bootle last weekend and speakers include well known personal development specialist John Haynes and Gold Medal-winning Paralympian, Mark Colbourne. Tony McDonough reports. Four successful Merseyside…

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Joe Anderson outlines Liverpool’s strategy for growth – and how the city is tackling its…

Ybnews Jan 30, 2017

City's elected Mayor met with Liverpool business people at a city council budget consultation session at Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool’s elected Mayor Joe Anderson has called on local business…

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Mersey Maritime publishes shortlist for its 2017 awards

More than 60,000 businesses now registered in Merseyside – the highest in its history

Liverpool hotels enjoy a rise in revenues as occupancy remains steady

Liverpool-based digital firm IT Answers launches US operation

Construction firm Osborne wins £18m deal to create new dual carriageway in Liverpool

Spirits Festival to bring some of the country’s finest distillers to Liverpool

Liverpool to make an official bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer

Portugese delegation comes to learn from Liverpool’s waterfront transformation

Mersey business fab four come together to launch events venture to ‘motivate and…

Joe Anderson outlines Liverpool’s strategy for growth – and how the city is tackling its…

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