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CBRE appointed to advise North West sales developments
The North West Asset Services team for CBRE, with offices in Manchester and Liverpool, has been given instruction on advising the sales of several major developments. These include Premier Park in Trafford Park (appointed by Lothbury),…
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Carmakers supply chain could put an extra £2 billion into local economy
A report from the Automotive Council has indicated that Vauxhall and Jaguar Land Rover should source their components locally from specialist manufacturers. By sourcing parts from the local region, manufacturers could be part of a £2…
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£80 million disposal of dairies businesses for Dairy Crest
Dairy Crest is selling its dairies operations, valued at £80 milliion, to Müller UK & Ireland Group. Dairy Crest says that the disposal of its operations is in the best interest for customers, consumers, employees, dairy farmers and…
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UK Government offers funding for businesses in technology
The UK government is offering opportunities and innovation support for businesses to allow them to explore the feasibility of enabling new technologies. The fund from Innovate UK is designed with small and micro-businesses in mind, designed…
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Liverpool Jacobs biscuit factory in £2 billion new owner deal
United Biscuits has been sold by its private equity owners Blackstone and PAI to the Turkey-based Alka foods conglomerate, defeating competition from Kellogg's and Burton's. The Jacobs Cream Cracker factory in Aintree, now part of Yildiz…
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Health professionals needed down under
The Emigration Group, together with the Western Australian State Government is hosting a seminar in Chester for health professionals looking to relocate Down Under. Both Australia and New Zealand have major skills shortages in the health…
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Advertised Vacancies reach post-recession peak
Job bulletin website Adzuna has released figures that show that job advertisements are at a post-recession peak. Between September 2013 and September 2014, vacancies advertised in Britain increased by almost 28%, bringing the total number…
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UK trailing when it comes to innovation
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published a comprehensive list of the most innovative companies around the world in 2014. The list shows that certain companies have enjoyed continual year on year success, with Apple at the top of every…
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UK energy projects awarded €75 million of European funding
The European Commission has announced €647 million to be invested in key energy infrastructure to enhance security of supply across Europe, with €75 million ear-marked for the UK. The funding will support UK projects with cross-border…
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BAM Construction wins Materials Innovation brief worth £23 million
BAM Construction has won a £23 million contract to build the University of Liverpool's new Materials Innovation Factory. Designed by the Manchester-based Fairhursts Design Group, the new £65 million facility will be located in Grove Street…
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