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May 2024
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Small Business Commissioner visits the N...

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Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we talk to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.

We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com

Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.

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In the studio today, we have Liz Barclay, the Small Business Commissioner and Chris Beaumont, Partner at Clive Owen LLP.

Later, we speak with Jenny France, Area Director for Merseyside at Lloyds Banking Group.

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