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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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Liverpool Airport passenger numbers soar past 320,000 in January – 5% up on last year
Year-on-year passenger number have now been growing for 24 consecutive months with annual throughput increasing by more than 800,000 passengers. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) enjoyed its 24th consecutive month…
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City region logistics group Suttons invests £17m in new tractor fleet
Suttons’ national tanker network has led to more demand for bulk tanker services and a deal has been agreed with both Volvo and MAN. Tony McDonough reports. Widnes-based international logistics group Suttons is investing more than £17m in…
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Liverpool sees job applications, vacancies and wages soar in January
Liverpool was third in the top 10 UK cities for applications growth in January, behind only Bristol and Birmingham and just ahead of Manchester, according to CV-Library. Tony McDonough reports. Job applications in Liverpool soared 68.3% in…
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