In the countdown to today's EU referendum, Lesley Batchelor OBE - director general of the Institute of Export (IOE), who has shaped policy and decision making at the highest levels - can offer expert comment on international trade issues…
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Moves to set up an energy company - the Liverpool LECCy – to help cut fuel poverty in the city are set to progress. The council’s cabinet is being asked to approve a tendering process for a licensed energy supplier to take forward the…
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Todays highlights at IFB2016 included a luxury leather goods business sealing a deal to ship its high-end products to markets across the globe, and a Q&A with leading oil and gas experts UKTI. During their time at IFB2016, bespoke…
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A major shake-up of EU protection laws must be implemented by businesses – regardless of whether or not the country votes to leave the European Union on Thursday. Leading commercial lawyer James Pressley from Kirwans law firm is urging…
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A technological breakthrough which can deliver energy savings of up to 80% for businesses is the latest to be recognised by the Merseyside Innovation Awards. Extreme Low Energy is the brainchild of Mark Buchanan. Having previously…
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Monika Slowikowska, founder of Golden Houses Developments, believes a leave vote in the EU referendum would be bad for the construction industry. She says it will have negative effects for everyone involved in the sector, from housebuilders…
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National social enterprise and procurement organisation Fusion21 has made the shortlist in the Chartered Institute of Procurement (CIPS) Supply Management Awards 2016. Announced as a finalist in the ‘Best Contribution to the Reputation of…
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Peel Ports has formally opened the UK’s first fully-automated steel terminal at the Port of Liverpool following a £9m ($13m) upgrade. The investment is a response to increasing customer demand for shipping via Liverpool and to provide both…
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Head of Steam has enlisted the expertise of Warrington-based firm DV8 Designs to transform its recently opened Sheffield venue. Alongside RDF Construction, the creative interior design team has spent eight weeks on site to transform the…
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Plus Dane Housing has appointed Sir Peter Fahy as the new Chair of its Board. Sir Peter retired as Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police in October 2015. His decorated 34-year career in policing included five years at the head of…
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