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Doing Business in Liverpool & the North-West
Inside this issue
• The city council’s low-key approach is winning plaudits from the business community
• Universities are making their contribution to the region’s economy
• Years of decline for ports have been reversed - -
Content
Brighter outlook after hard day’s night
James Wilson finds the historic city at a crucial point in its recovery
Politics: Key role in revival for public-private bodies
Local government has shaken off its edgy side and has adopted a pro-business stance, writes James Wilson
Who’s who: High fliers across the region
James Wilson, William Hall and Paul Unger profile the big names
Economy: Output picks up but barriers to growth remain
James Wilson looks at the challenges which the region faces if it is to catch up with the rest of the UK
Transport: Geography creates pinch points in the infrastructure
James Wilson on the priorities for roads, rail and air
Visitor economy: High hopes for the Capital of Culture
Tourism gets some serious investment, says James Wilson
Financial services: Chester cluster helps to keep heritage alive
William Hall on a sector showing signs of a renaissance
Maritime industry: Renaissance gives port sector a safer berth
William Hall explains how years of decline have been reversed
Creative sector: Digital specialists keep their fingers on the pulse
James Wilson looks at Liverpool’s ambitions in everything from computer games to TV programme making
