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Home » Connecting Ireland to opportunity

CONNECTING IRELAND TO OPPORTUNITY

The gateway to the UK and global markets

The Liverpool City Region is on a mission — not just to deepen its historic ties with Ireland, but to unlock a future of shared economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. Led by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, this trade mission to Ireland is about forging new partnerships, securing investment, and showcasing why Liverpool is the UK’s gateway to Irish markets.

Unrivalled Connectivity

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Two international airports within 45 minutes.

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Port of Liverpool: 45% of UK transatlantic trade

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Direct rail to London in 2 hours

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Freeport and Investment Zone status offering tax and customs benefits

A new wave of high-value investment is transforming the Liverpool City Region

Global names like Playstation, Kyndryl, IBM and PsiQuantum are thriving here, drawn by our deep talent pool, world-class infrastructure, and commercially smart location.

Backed by nationally significant Research & Development (R&D) assets, competitive operating costs, and a connected business ecosystem, this is where ambitious companies scale with confidence.

You’ll access future-ready workspaces, top-tier talent, and a dedicated investment team.

An economic powerhouse

6.5k

companies in the region, employing over 51,000 professionals.

250k

students studying Creative and Tech courses in LCR’s catchment area.

48%

growth in sector, versus 29% across the rest of the UK.

29%

lower operating costs than other comparator locations.

7th

in the 2024 list of Time Out’s Best Cities in the World.

£13.5m

UK government funding to boost live music and creative tech firms.

38%

growth in digital businesses since 2010.

212km

full-fibre gigabit-capable network infrastructure.

Creative & Tech Investment Proposition

Liverpool City Region Place Investment Proposition

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Why the Liverpool City Region?

Why the Liverpool City Region?

Why Liverpool City Region?Liverpool City Region is one of the UK’s most dynamic and investment-ready locations — offering global connectivity, sector strengths, and a thriving business ecosystem. Whether you're expanding, relocating, or launching a new venture, the region provides everything investors need to succeed. This is a region built on ambition, innovation, culture and community—where …

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Key Sectors

Key Sectors

Invest in Liverpool City Region’s High-Growth SectorsConnected, competitive and collaborative. A new wave of high-value investments is transforming the Liverpool City Region. Global names like Kyndryl, Pharmaron, Jaguar Land Rover, and Unilever are thriving here, drawn by our deep talent pool, world-class infrastructure, and commercially smart location. Backed by nationally significant Research & Development (R&D) …

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