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Growth in the manufacturing industry slows as exports shrink
Statisitics from the CBI Quartely Industrial Trends Survey has reported growth in the maufacturing industry, is experiencing a decline in growth over the past 3 months compared to last quarter's strong growth. The survey, comprised of 448…
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Britain experiences craft beer revolution
A 2013 Campaign For Real Ale report found the number of UK breweries had reached a 70 year high, a figure that was predicted to accelerate this year. A Mintel 2013 report reinforced these figures, stating that the alcoholic drinks industry…
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Tesco Chairman Sir Richard Broadbent to step down following investigation
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has said he will leave the supermarket giant as a result of last month's inaccurate profit guidance. Broadbent said that the overstated profit guidance was “a matter of profound regret” and that he would…
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UK interest rates will not increase, says Bank of England
In a meeting that took place in early October the policy council for the Bank of England, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), voted by an overwhelming margin of 7 - 2 to keep interest rates at their current historic low of 0.5%. The MPC…
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UK business leaders remain optimistic as balance swings in the eurozone
New research shows that the economic balance of the eurozone is undergoing significant change as German business confidence took a sharp nosedive in the last quarter, threatening to drag the world’s biggest trading block downwards. In…
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Parcel company DPD open depot in Liverpool
Parcel delivery company DPD has launched its first depot in Liverpool and is set to create 65 jobs. The company has reserved 27,500 sq ft of space at Spitfire Road, Triumph Business Park, and invested £100,000 in developing the depot. It…
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Jaguar Land Rover prepare for official Chinese launch
Jaguar Land Rover have made company history by officially expanding their global operations into the China market, giving unprecedented access to Asian car markets, with their first vehicles rolling off the production line in China as part…
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GB Group expects soar in profits
Chester-based identity specialist GB Group said it expects half year operating profits to soar by around 40%. In a recent trading update, which covers the six months leading up to September 30, it was reported that GB Group had achieved “a…
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£5million top-up for North West’s biomedical sector
Money from the North West Biomedical Fund will be invested in small and medium sized firms in the North West to develop new healthcare treatments and medical products, with a minimum of 40% to be invested specifically in the Merseyside…
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Stagecoach see university contract renewed
Bus and coach operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire has been re-awarded the contract to deliver Liverpool Hope University’s inter-campus route. The company, which formerly held a two year contract to deliver services for the…
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