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Fourth industrial revolution can transform your business – but only if you’re ready
4IR is being driven by connectivity, big data and other rapid advances in product and process technology and is already a reality in the Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports. Adapting to what is being called the “fourth industrial…
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Chamber takes lead in preparing staff for Liverpool loop line closure
Starting on Tuesday, January 3, the entire loop line track will be replaced in a multi-million pound operation lasting six months, causing considerable commuter disruption. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool & Sefton Chambers of Commerce…
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Liverpool wins bid to host European Week of Astronomy and SpaceScience
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has won its bid to host the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) at ACC Liverpool. (LJMU) Astrophysics Research Institute, one of the world’s leading authorities in astronomy…
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Ryanair could be offering free flights within five years, says airline boss Michael O’Leary
Ryanair currently operates 32 routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and bases four aircraft in Liverpool with average fares of around £39. Tony McDonough reports. People could be flying out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for…
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Carringtons Catering encourages North West to tackle hospitality skills shortage
Local catering firm urges the North West to tackle the current skills shortage in the hospitality industry. Andrew Wright reports. Carringtons Catering, which employs 60 members of staff, has urged senior industry figures to act fast…
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North West manufacturing leader urges Chancellor to boost local firms
A North West business leader is calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to use his Autumn Statement to reassure "nervous businesses" following the uncertainty created by the Brexit vote. Andrew Wright reports. Steve Warren, North West…
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Bebington Glazing encourages the North West to tackle property problems head on
Wirral based glazing firm urges homeowners to tackle their property problems, in wake of recent study. Andrew Wright reports. The study, which surveyed owners of 3.2 million UK properties, found that 18% described their homes as a…
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Passenger numbers surge 12% to 4.2m at Liverpool John Lennon Airport so far this year
By the end of October more than 400,000 extra passengers had passed through the airport in 2016 and it was the 21st consecutive month that number had risen. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) says it has handled…
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Telecoms giant BT boosts Merseyside economy by almost £350m
Firm's takeover of mobile phone network EE means it now supports around 4,500 jobs in Merseyside, with many people based at the company’s city centre HQ. Communications giant BT estimates that is has contributed almost £350m to the…
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Manufacturer’s expansion in Bootle could lead to more jobs
Global developer and and manufacturer of coding and marking technologies, Domino Group, has started work on a new 170,000 sq ft facility on the Senate Business Park. Tony McDonough reports. More jobs could be in the pipeline following the…
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