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05/10/2015

Award Winning Liverpool Buy-to-Let | Apartments from £109.950

Phase 4 of the award winning X1 The Quarter development, The Terrace comprises 101 apartments spread across seven floors, with direct views of Albert Dock and Liverpool Marina.

The perfect rental location, residents are only a short 10 minute walk from Liverpool City Centre and just minutes from the bustling waterfront, with its throng of restaurants, shops, bars and museums.

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⇒The Studios (Phase 3): Tenanted

⇒Apartments from: £109,950

⇒6% Assured NET rental returns for 3 years

⇒Direct views of Albert Dock and Marina

About Liverpool

Home to 470,000, Liverpool is a vital part of the North West’s success as the most profitable region for yearly yields at 7.1%. This vibrant city on the bank of the River Mersey has gone through massive amounts of regeneration to accommodate its booming population, now 5.5% larger than a decade ago. With a £130m investment into housing and a high street which rivals Manchester’s- Liverpool is a thriving city; perfect for investment

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Knight Knox has launched over 55 developments onto the UK market, comprising of a mix of high-yielding student accommodation projects and stunning luxury residential developments. Well respected within the industry, Knight Knox has maintained an excellent reputation thanks to the quality of products they bring to market.

Currently in construction, this selection of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments are perfectly placed for city workers and young professionals who like the more relaxed vibe of the docklands area, yet want easy access to the city centre.

With reports showing Liverpool house prices rising by as much as 7.8% at the start of 2015, and HSBC listing the city in its Top 10 Buy-to-Let Hotspots earlier this year, now is the time to invest.

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George Osborne: Conservatives are “the true party of Labour”

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Safiya Bashir

05/10/2015

George Osborne: Conservatives are “the true party of Labour”

In his conference speech in Manchester, George Osborne went beyond the expected chancellor’s address and went on to focus on succeeding David Cameron as the Conservative party leader. Osborne seized this opportunity to captivate those Labour supporters who feel “completely abandoned” by Corbyn’s new left-wing approach to policies. This radical shift by the Labour party to the far left has led to hesitance from many of the party’s supporters, highlighted by the resignation of five party frontbenchers after Corbyn was elected. Whilst previous Labour Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and Tony Blair attempted to steer the party to a centre ground, today Osborne suggested a similar move for the Conservative party; claiming they are “now the party of work, the only true party of labour”. However whilst Osborne claims that the new Labour party has undone a generation’s work to modernise the party in the space of twelve months, it is undeniable that a huge proportion of Labour voters actually welcome these changes; Jeremy Corbyn won the Labour leadership vote with 59.5% of the majority. So will Osborne’s speech win over Labour supporters who identify with a more centre ground approach to politics? Or can Corbyn persuade Labour party supporters that a radical left, socialist movement is the way forward?

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Restructuring plan at Air France leads to announcement of 2,900 job cuts

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Safiya Bashir

05/10/2015

Restructuring plan at Air France leads to announcement of 2,900 job cuts

Air France, Europe’s second largest network carrier, confirmed on Monday that it plans to cut 2,900 jobs and shed up to fourteen aircraft from the long haul fleet in an effort to lower costs. This drastic alternative plan is in response to intense competition from low cost competitors in the Middle East. According to a statement by the carrier, it hopes to “guarantee the economic objectives and the company’s future”. In the attempts to cut annual costs by €170 million over the next three years, Air France is not only cutting thousands of jobs, including 1700 ground staff, but has also requested pilots to fly up to 100 more hours for the same rate. This restructuring within Air France has naturally been highly unpopular within staff, with four unions calling a strike to coincide with the expected launch of the plans. However, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls backs the board, stating that “If Air France does not evolve then it puts itself in danger”. Air France have said that it is unsure of the exact numbers expected to strike but has insisted that all flights will go ahead despite some delays.

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Liverpool to be well represented at Property Investor show

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Safiya Bashir

05/10/2015

Liverpool to be well represented at Property Investor show

European culture capital 2008 and the third in a top ten city destinations to visit by Rough Guide 2014, Liverpool is currently considered to be one of the hottest UK property locations to invest in. The Liverpool housing market has seen prices climb by 7.8% over the past two years, unsurprising in a location that has attracted over £5 billion of physical investment and is strongly connected to global markets, with many multinationals including Barclays. Liverpool offers a range of opportunities available for investment from prime commercial sites in the heart of the city to listed Victorian warehouses next to the motorway network. One example of an exciting investment opportunity in Liverpool is Liverpool Waters, a major development that includes new opportunities in the student property sector and is predicted to transform northern parts of the city. So is Liverpool really a safe bet? In a city where homes are 75% cheaper than London, with average house prices at £109,600, property investment in Liverpool is considered a hotspot due to the high rental returns, thanks to the low house prices and high rental rates. To find out more, the Property Investor and Homebuyer Show is being held at ExCel London on the 9th and 10th of October with investment and development specialists from the city to show everyone from first time investors to professional landlords the benefits of investing in such a vibrant city.

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Mining pulls FTSE up, Rolls Royce announce further cuts

Miranda Wadham

05/10/2015

Mining pulls FTSE up, Rolls Royce announce further cuts

The FTSE 100 has surged 2 percent in early morning trade this morning, with gains in mining shares pushing the index upwards. Shares in both Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) and BHP Billiton (LON:BHP) are up, with Glencore (LON:GLEN) gaining nearly 20 percent at market open. The company showed strong gains on the Hong Kong market, pulling up from last week’s lows. Elsewhere on the FTSE, Rolls Royce (LON:RR) has announced plans to cut 400 staff from its marine business by the end of next year, in its latest move to make the company more economically efficient. Rolls Royce have been under pressure from falling oil prices, which account for around 60 percent of its business. In a statement, Rolls-Royce’s marine president Mikael Makinen said it planned to “sharpen focus on the marine technologies of tomorrow by significantly increasing our current rate of investment in research and development.” The company hopes that the latest cuts will generate £40 million over the year, with benefits being seen from 2016 onwards. The company is currently trading up 3.34 percent at 728 pence per share (1047GMT).

Government to offer public sale of Lloyds Bank shares

Miranda Wadham

05/10/2015

Government to offer public sale of Lloyds Bank shares

The Treasury have announced plans to sell at least 2 billion pounds worth of shares in Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) to retail investors, in a move that will further reduce the government’s 12 percent share in the bank.

According to George Osborne, the sale is aimed at encouraging ordinary Britons to invest in the stock market. The shares will go on sale in Spring 2016, and people applying for investments of less than 1,000 pounds will be prioritised. Shares will be offered to the public at a 5% discount on market price.

The finance ministry also stated that those who keep their shares for at least 12 months will get one bonus share for every 10 they own.

This is the latest in a string of plans to plans to privatise British government-owned companies. The new Conservative government is appearing to follow in the footsteps of their predecessor Margaret Thatcher, who sold shares worth £3.9bn in British Telecom and a £5.6bn stake in British Gas.

The government have continued to cut their stake in the bank down from the 43 percent share it owned after the financial crisis.

Lloyds Banking Group is currently up 1.6 percent at 77.7 pence per share (0933GMT).

American Apparel files for bankruptcy

Miranda Wadham

05/10/2015

Shares in clothing brand American Apparel (NYSEMKT:APP) have fallen over 6 percent this morning, after announcing that it will file for bankruptcy. The LA-based company has been in trouble for months, after a suit of law suits surrounding its founder Dov Charney and warnings for sexualised advertisements. In a statement, it said it had reached a restructuring support agreement with 95% of its secured lenders who will write off $200m of bonds in exchange for equity in the company. The deal also involves the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Paula Schneider, American Apparel’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “This restructuring will enable American Apparel to become a stronger, more vibrant company. “This process will ultimately benefit our employees, suppliers, customers and valued partners. American Apparel is not only an iconic clothing brand but also the largest apparel manufacturer in North America, and we are taking this step to keep jobs in the U.S.A. and preserve the ideals for which the Company stands.” American Apparel financial results have been disappointing over recent quarters, recorded a loss of $19.4m in the second quarter of this year. The company is currently trading down 6.34 percent at 0.112 pence per share. (0921GMT)

World Bank cuts Asian growth; US leads positive Monday

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Miranda Wadham

05/10/2015

World Bank cuts Asian growth; US leads positive Monday

The growth forecast for the Asia Pacific region has been cut for both this year and next, as China’s slowdown and the threat of a US interest rate rise continues to hit the markets. The World Bank has cut growth from its earlier forecast of 6.7 percent down to 6.5 percent this year, and 6.4 percent in 2016. In a statement, the World Bank’s chief economist Sudhir Shetty said on Monday: “Developing East Asia’s growth is expected to slow because of China’s economic rebalancing and the pace of the expected normalization of US policy interest rates. “If China’s growth were to slow further, the effects would be felt in the rest of the region, especially in countries linked to China through trade, investment and tourism.” In spite of this, Asian markets had a positive day on Monday, taking its lead from US markets which jumped more than 1 percent at close on Friday despite the release of disappointing jobs data. Tokyo’s Nikkei rose 1.8 percent, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbing 1.8 percent and South Korea’s Kospi 0.5 percent. U.S. non-farm payrolls rose by 142,000 in September, considerably lower than the 203,000 jobs the markets had expected, data showed on Friday.

Roady Magazine campaign shows rise of arts crowdfunding

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Miranda Wadham

01/10/2015

Roady Magazine campaign shows rise of arts crowdfunding

The rise of crowdfunding has often been highly acclaimed for ‘democratising’ the world of business, allowing anyone with an idea to start a company and achieve investment without the traditional problem of having ‘the right connections’ to find investors. However, arguably be said that the biggest sector to benefit has been the arts; traditionally underfunded by the government, British music, film and art is now thriving again on the back of crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter. A prime example of crowdfunding’s success is the Ai Wei Wei exhibition that has just opened at the Royal Academy, after successfully raising enough money to bring his works to the UK. It allowing projects to obtain funding and the British arts industry to thrive; one such project is Roady Magazine. They have just begun a campaign on Kickstarter to raise the £5500 needed to launch their first issue. The concept: an arts magazine “which could serve as a coherent travel guide as well as a crisp coffee table essential”.

A page from the magazine’s first issue

Elegant design and high quality travel and lifestyle content make this magazine the perfect example of a project worth supporting through crowdfunding. It’s a unique idea with a niche but very interested audience, and “strives to balance adventures with an aesthetic approach and clearly portray that having a budget is an advantage whilst travelling, bringing you closer to beautiful and untouched places”. The money raised will be directed towards the biggest cost of the publishing – high quality print – and distribution of the magazine; as well as Kickstarter fees and well deserved rewards for those who choose to contribute. The founders of the project are Karolis, who running public relations and new media operations and is the driving force behid the magazine, and Miglé, its editor, who is in charge of the visualisations and the detailed content.

9f6fe98e14d4b5bf6f3fe14f68dce368_original — A photograph by Julie Sarperi, an award-winning French travel writer and photographer

When asked why they started a crowdfunding campaign, Karolis said: “After running an online platform and receiving requests for hard copies of the magazine we made a decision to take this step and we believe that crowd-funding is a perfect way to test the market and at the same time your product.

“We chose Kickstarter due to its design orientated vibe where we have not found any similar project going live at this time. We want to be unique and eye catching as well as informative and relevant.”

The magazine is already partnered with high-profile brands such as Hovelstay, Wahaca and Portrait. Crowdfunding in the arts industry is something that is beginning to really take off, and anything that expands and encourages the arts scene can only be a good thing for Britain. For further information on how to support this project, please visit their campaign page here.

Google launch new Nexus phone to rival Apple

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Miranda Wadham

01/10/2015

Google launch new Nexus phone to rival Apple

Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have announced the release of two new Nexus phones and the first completely Android built tablet, in the company’s latest attempt to take market share from rival Apple. The Nexus 6P is the first all-metal-body Nexus phone, and was built in collaboration with Chinese phonemaker Huawei. Initial reviews have been promising, with engadget.com labelling it “shockingly svelte”. The 5.7” phone is made of aeronautical-grade aluminum, with a powerful 64-bit processor, and a 12.3 MP camera starting from $499; slightly cheaper than the iPhone. The announcement also included the launch of Android Pay – primarily only in the U.S. – after the launch of Apple Pay a few months ago. Branching further into tablet technology, the company have made their first Android tablet built end-to-end by Google, bringing together “the benefits of a full-size keyboard with the portability of a tablet”. The markets reacted well to the news, sending share prices up after it was announced. However, rivals such as Google and Samsung have consistently struggled to match the success of Apple, and whether new similar features will help bridge the gap remains to be seen.

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