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National Apprenticeship Week – 10 key facts
National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week and marks ten years of promoting apprenticeships in the UK. Andrew Wright reports. In an uncertain economy, apprenticeships offer a viable option for young people looking for on-the-job…
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Crackdown on irresponsible environmental crime in Liverpool
A report approved by Cabinet last month recommended a number of steps to improve the city's recycling rate of 33 percent. Andrew Wright reports. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson announced the drive as a response to illegal dumping blighting…
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Have your say on the withdrawal of Soccerbus and other changes to the Liverpool bus network
Merseytravel is looking to to make the city’s bus network simpler and clearer and is giving people the opportunity to offer their views on the proposed changes. Tony McDonough reports. Ending of the Soccerbus service on Liverpool and…
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Blue Air reveals designs of its Liverpool-themed aircraft following public competition
Late last year the Romanian carrier announced it was making LJLA its eighth European base, launching four new routes and creating 35 extra jobs. Tony McDonough reports. Blue Air has unveiled the new Liverpool-themed livery that will adorn…
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Young Merseyside maritime ‘Rising Stars’ in the spotlight at annual awards
On Thursday, March 9, companies from across the maritime sector will gather at Liverpool FC’s new main stand for the black tie ceremony of the 2017 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards. Tony McDonough reports. A trio of young workers in…
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Better training and digital essential for post-Brexit world, say North West manufacturers
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has published its wish-list for Chancellor Philip Hammond’s forthcoming Budget in March. Tony McDonough reports. Investment in training and digital infrastructure will be essential for North West…
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Fresh drive to up recycling rate across Liverpool
The city is on target to recycle a record 33 percent of its waste in 2016/17 - up 10 percent on last year. A series of measures to further drive up recycling rates in Liverpool is set to be introduced over the next six months. The…
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Manufacturing workers see their pay rise but face a squeeze from consumer price inflation
The monthly average pay settlement for January alone was a shade higher at 2%, slightly up from the average pay deal of 1.8% the same month a year ago. Tony McDonough reports. People working gin the UK manufacturing sector are seeing their…
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Stagecoach introduces free wi-fi to all its Wirral bus services
Initiative follows popular service upgrades that took place in Liverpool last year, where Stagecoach introduced a fleet of 32 buses with wi-fi across a number of popular routes. Tony McDonough reports. Merseyside’s second-biggest bus…
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Labour’s Metro Mayor candidate hits out at plans to close eight Merseyside job centres
The Department for Work and Pensions revealed its plans to axe centres across the UK in a drive to “modernise” the network - a move which Steve Rotheram claims will create a 'barrier' for those seeking work. Tony McDonough reports. …
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