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Doing Business in Liverpool & the North-West

• The recovery in the city’s economy is beginning to bear fruit after the shocks of the late 20th century

• A range of events has focused international attention on Liverpool’s wealth of attractions

VIDEO: Andy Bounds reports on the city’s improved prospects - -

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VIDEO: Liverpool seen coping with credit crunch

Liverpool’s business leaders discuss how the city could deal with an impending economic downturn

Year in limelight adds to the buzz

European Capital of Culture status has been a catalyst for a raft of revival projects, writes Andrew Bounds

Who’s who: Leading lights in business and public affairs

Ten of the city’s top personalities are profiled by Andrew Bounds, William Hall and Paul Unger

Economy: Recovery from paralysis starts to bear fruit

A construction-led boom has given the city a kickstart, writes Andrew Bounds

Enterprise: Young guns leading the turnround

Andrew Bounds finds start-up rates in 18-24 age group twice UK average

Politics: Councillors urged to stop sniping and concentrate on the big picture

Andrew Bounds on how the creation of a formal city region could foster greater consensus

Tourism: Range of attractions boosts visitor levels

William Hall on a destination that is outpacing rivals

Capital of Culture: Year to surprise the critics

Andrew Bounds on a programme that has got everyone applauding

Professional services: Revival helps to turn tide

Andrew Bounds on a sector that has emerged from the doldrums

Maritime sector: Global gateway plan builds head of steam

William Hall on a buoyant outlook in ports and shipping

Property: Funding drought hits home

Biomedical Industry: Cluster has growth culture

Liverpool one: Calling all suburban shoppers

Jaguar Land Rover: Halewood makes its case

Everton FC: Sticky situation for the Toffees as councils fight pitch battle

Bibby Line: Plotting a change of course

Centre for materials discovery: Finding new solutions for living in a material world

Human recognition systems: Keeping an eye on security


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