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Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham at MIPIM 2025.

‘Northern Arc’ linked by a Liverpool-Manchester Railway could match Oxford-Cambridge growth potential

A concerted focus on the internationally significant investment opportunities in the North West – linked by a new railway – could lead the UK’s economic growth over the next decade, with the right infrastructure and national support needed to unlock untapped potential.  A ‘Northern Arc’ – the stretch from the Mersey to the Pennines – …

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Mayor Steve Rotheram speaking at MIPIM (Pic: Phil Magowan)

Investment doesn’t just happen, you have to win it…

L The Government has made economic growth its number one priority – because a stronger economy means more jobs, better public services, and more money in people’s pockets. But turning ambition into reality means backing the places that are ready to deliver. The Liverpool City Region is one such place. This week we are sending …

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Sci-Tech Daresbury Futures Club

Sci-Tech Daresbury announces latest trailblazers to join Future Club

Leading science and innovation campus Sci-Tech Daresbury has revealed the fifth cohort of the Future Club, its exclusive business growth scheme.  Providing a range of technical and business support to innovative science and technology start-ups, the programme will help each business in the intake to realise its growth potential.  Sci-Tech Daresbury has been handpicking five …

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JLR invests £500 million into creating EV factory of the future in Merseyside

Gaydon, UK – 26th September 2024: JLR has announced a £500 million investment to transform its historic Halewood facility to support the parallel production of electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models. Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, Halewood is being transformed for the electric era. With £250 million already invested, …

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Trio of new partnerships add to the golden touch at Sci-Tech Daresbury

The continued growth and expansion of Sci-Tech Daresbury has attracted three more companies to form strategic relationships with the campus, adding to the mix of world class business support, expertise, and specialist services available at the site. Joining the cohort of Gold Partners this year is the financial powerhouse, Lloyds Bank, along with Bouygues, the …

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Innovation Zone funding set to back health tech firms of the future

A new centre aimed at commercialising Health and Life Science research will be set up at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory thanks to £1.8m in Innovation Zone funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Led by UKRI’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Health Tech Business Incubation Centre (Health …

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The Innovation Centre at Sci-Tech Daresbury

Leader in automation announces Sci-Tech Daresbury as home for new northern base

Leader in automation announces Sci-Tech Daresbury as home for new northern base

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The Spine and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool

Millions of pounds of funding unlocked as Liverpool City Region Investment Zone opens for business

Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone has officially launched – paving the way for up to £800m of public and private investment and 8,000 new jobs.  It follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, unlocking the first …

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Image of a worker in a laboratory

Liverpool City Region’s Investment Zone plans to supercharge health and life sciences and create 8,000 jobs

The unveiling of Liverpool City Region’s Life Sciences Investment Zone plans marks a significant milestone in the region’s economic development and global impact. With ambitions to create 8,000 new jobs and contribute to saving lives worldwide, this initiative underscores the area’s commitment to innovation and progress. The Prospectus not only highlights the region’s existing strengths …

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AstraZeneca Speke

Chancellor confirms AstraZeneca to build £450m vaccine factory in Liverpool

The pharmaceutical firm’s investment will boost the UK’s Life Sciences sector. Today (6 March) pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has outlined plans to invest £650 million in the UK – helping boost the UK’s world leading Life Sciences sector and grow the economy. This significant investment will enhance public health protection and pandemic preparedness.    AstraZeneca intends to …

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Innovation Investment

Liverpool City Region Investment Zone funding to be doubled to £160m

Funding for Liverpool City Region’s Life Science Investment Zone is to be doubled to £160m and its benefits extended from five to 10 years, under revised plans to be discussed by the Combined Authority. The Investment Zone is due to start operating in spring next year and is expected to double employment in the life …

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Associates of Cape Cod's President and CEO Dr. A.J. Meuse and Councillor Tony Brennan, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development at ribbon cutting for ACCI at Academy Business Park, Knowsley

Associates of Cape Cod International expand into new 22’000 sq ft site

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACCI), a renowned global biotechnology company specialising in Bacterial Endotoxin and Glucan detection technologies, has chosen Academy Business Park in Kirkby as its new base of operations in the UK. ACC has been a global leader in endotoxin & (1→3)-ß-D-glucan detection products and services for almost 50 years. Today, a …

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