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Updates on businesses in Liverpool and across the North West from the Liverpool Daily Post newspaper online. en-gb LDPbusiness http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/29/90-4m-profits-for-amec-96026-21630275/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/29/90-4m-profits-for-amec-96026-21630275/ CHESHIRE support services and engineering group Amec has reported a massive jump in half-year profits to £90.4m. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/29/developer-to-cut-rents-for-key-workers-96026-21630248/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/29/developer-to-cut-rents-for-key-workers-96026-21630248/ LIVERPOOL One developer Grosvenor has teamed up with a city regeneration specialist to lease apartments at below market rates to key workers such as teachers and nurses. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/competition-to-hit-price-comparison-site-s-profits-96026-21622426/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/competition-to-hit-price-comparison-site-s-profits-96026-21622426/ THE cost of maintaining moneysupermarket.com’s market-leading position is expected to hit the price comparison website’s second-half profits. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/lookers-reports-profits-drop-96026-21622434/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/lookers-reports-profits-drop-96026-21622434/ FALLING new and used car sales caused a 28% drop in first-half profits at car dealership group Lookers. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/1-54bn-loss-reported-by-taylor-wimpey-96026-21623699/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/1-54bn-loss-reported-by-taylor-wimpey-96026-21623699/ THE UK’s biggest housebuilder yesterday racked up half-year losses of £1.54bn after market turmoil caused it to slash the value of its land bank. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/conference-with-designs-on-national-recognition-96026-21622308/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/conference-with-designs-on-national-recognition-96026-21622308/ A MAJOR design conference lined up for Liverpool in October is a sign the city’s design sector is becoming a force to be reckoned with, the body promoting the city’s creative sector says. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/film-office-moves-to-centre-of-chester-96026-21622299/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/film-office-moves-to-centre-of-chester-96026-21622299/ CHESHIRE and Warrington’s film office has moved to the centre of Chester as it tries to attract more film crews to the county. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/in-line-for-honours-96026-21622304/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/in-line-for-honours-96026-21622304/ DESIGN firm Uniform of Liverpool has been nominated for three more honours. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/opinion-google-s-new-trade-mark-policy-may-affect-your-brand-96026-21622305/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/28/opinion-google-s-new-trade-mark-policy-may-affect-your-brand-96026-21622305/ GOOGLE’S decision to overhaul its AdWords trade mark policy set the cat amongst the pigeons in the world of brand e-marketing. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/scottish-group-a-front-runner-to-buy-cains-96026-21612916/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/scottish-group-a-front-runner-to-buy-cains-96026-21612916/ THE first firm bidder for Cains brewery emerged yesterday. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/firm-s-future-threatened-96026-21613152/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/firm-s-future-threatened-96026-21613152/ A FAST-GROWING company’s future in the region is under threat after a row with Halton Council over the Mersey Gateway. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/buy-in-opens-the-doors-for-expansion-at-surfacing-specialist-96026-21613150/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/buy-in-opens-the-doors-for-expansion-at-surfacing-specialist-96026-21613150/ CIVIL engineering specialist Knowles Surfacing has undergone a management buy-in and says it is set for expansion. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/ex-banker-prepares-dairy-business-for-more-growth-96026-21612914/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/ex-banker-prepares-dairy-business-for-more-growth-96026-21612914/ Alistair Houghton meets PAUL DEAKIN, managing director of Meadow Foods http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/gustav-puts-a-brake-on-falling-oil-prices-96026-21612874/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/gustav-puts-a-brake-on-falling-oil-prices-96026-21612874/ COMMODITY prices could be caught up in a storm as recent volatility continued yesterday. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/cash-to-help-young-entrepreneurs-96026-21612876/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/cash-to-help-young-entrepreneurs-96026-21612876/ THE Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is providing funding to create the posts of enterprise champions at five universities. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/it-s-great-to-know-i-can-turn-to-them-if-i-need-any-business-advice-says-charity-journalist-96026-21612880/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/it-s-great-to-know-i-can-turn-to-them-if-i-need-any-business-advice-says-charity-journalist-96026-21612880/ FORMER Liverpool Daily Post & Echo journalist Tom Dowling enlisted the support of Business Link when launching his publication, All Together Now!, aimed at people with disabilities and their families and friends. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/green-expertise-96026-21612888/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/green-expertise-96026-21612888/ A LEADING Merseyside-based global renewable energy specialist is launching a new advice service aimed at both the public and private sector. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/cotton-is-still-king-for-leading-company-96026-21612893/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/cotton-is-still-king-for-leading-company-96026-21612893/ A SMART, purpose-built office located on the banks of the Mersey at Birkenhead has emerged as a leading player in the cotton trade. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/plaza-s-warm-welcome-for-media-firm-96026-21612902/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/plaza-s-warm-welcome-for-media-firm-96026-21612902/ MARKETING specialist Crucial Media has taken 20 serviced desks at Bruntwood’s The Plaza on Old Hall Street. The firm has moved from a serviced office at Il Palazzo at 7 Water Street, where it spent six months. http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/haulier-s-victory-is-sweet-96026-21612905/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ldpbusiness.co.uk/liverpool-news/liverpool-business-news/2008/08/27/haulier-s-victory-is-sweet-96026-21612905/ SUTTON’S transport group has won a multi-million pound contract to deliver for British Sugar.