The new report highlights not only that the FinTech sector in the region is significant and growing, but also the fact that the broader innovation ecosystem in the region is prospering and has highly ambitious ambitions for the future. Liverpool City Region is undergoing major innovation investment across multiple sectors, and its ambition of achieving 5% R&D investment annually by 2030 is nearly double the national target. The investment in innovation aims to provide 41.7bn gross GVA benefit and 44,000 new jobs by 2030.
Why go? When city life gets a bit full-on, head to Sefton Park and enjoy 250 acres of beautiful green space. Granted Grade I-listed status (and well deserving of it), this urban oasis has hidden caves, waterfalls and a Victorian Palm House. Get house-plant inspiration in the Botanical Gardens and breathe a little easier on the bus ride home.
Why go? If you're trying to find a place that will please everyone, you can't go wrong with PINS. It's one of the best nights out in the city, with a huge rooftop which is a great place to soak up the sun in the summer, and transformed into an Alpine Village during the winter. Inside, there's plenty to keep you occupied, with impressive bowling alleys and ping pong tables. There's also an array of live music and DJs playing until 2am at the weekend.
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