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Downtown in Business

Everton Vision: Everton’s New Stadium – The Fourth Grace of Liverpool
The event discussed the potential new benefits the stadium could bring to North Liverpool and the surrounding area.

Liverpool City Region innovation heavyweights agree collaboration pact
The two largest innovation locations in the Liverpool City Region have signed a unique agreement to collaborate and cross-promote opportunities.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays mark one year of operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays marked the first anniversary of operating award-winning flights and holidays from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by putting colleagues and customers at the heart of the celebrations.