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Minimum wage enforcement rules announced

7 December 2007

New powers to crack down on rogue employers who avoid paying the minimum wage have been outlined.

Firm expands base in north

7 December 2007

Taylor Young opened an office in Manchester last week, returning to the city where the firm was established more than 140 years ago.

Inbuilt forges team for green offensive

7 December 2007

A major sustainability consultancy to be launched next week is looking to set up a planning team to complement its existing expertise in green developments.

Data Check - R&D spending rise and fall

7 December 2007

+17% - change in expenditure on R&D by UK pharmaceuticals industry between 2005 and 2006.

Knowledge quarter 'crucial driver' for Liverpool economy

7 December 2007

A study has identified the development of Liverpool's knowledge quarter as a crucial driver for the city's economy. The study, by Regeneris Consulting, says firms within the city's knowledge quarter generate £1 billion of income per annum. The report is available from (email) jdouglas@liverpoolvision.co.uk.

Finance briefs

7 December 2007

The number of local authority areas in which residents get the chance to decide how a "community kitty" will be spent in their neighbourhood is to more than double, communities secretary Hazel Blears has announced. She said that a further 12 councils will join the existing ten local authorities that are piloting the scheme.

Team of architects appointed to design arena

7 December 2007

A team of architects has been appointed to design an arena which will host handball during the 2012 Olympic Games. Architectural practices Make Architects, PTW, and Ove Arup and Partners have been appointed by the Olympic Delivery Authority to design the facility, which will be transformed into a new multi-sports venue after the Games.

Consortium appointed to build tunnel under River Tyne

7 December 2007

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority has appointed a consortium to part-finance, design and build a second tunnel for road traffic under the River Tyne. The new toll tunnel is expected to open in 2010, when the existing tunnel will close for refurbishment. The consortium, led by French firm Bouygues, will also maintain all the tunnels under the river for the next 30 years.

LDA renews contract with Think London

7 December 2007

The London Development Agency has renewed its contract with direct investment agency Think London to attract foreign investment to the capital. Think London, which has had its present contract renewed for a further three years, helps foreign firms set up offices in the capital and encourages those already there to stay and grow.