00:00Liverpool has been recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing cities for jobs and professional talent in a new
00:06ranking published by LinkedIn.
00:08The professional networking platforms include Liverpool and its first-ever Cities on the Rise list.
00:13According to the platform, the rankings identify places where hiring is accelerating, employment opportunities are increasing, and more professionals are
00:22choosing to build their careers.
00:23Liverpool City Council says the recognition reflects years of work to grow the local economy and attract new investments.
00:30The authority's long-term growth plan focuses on expanding sectors, including life sciences, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative industries and
00:39digital technology.
00:40The council also points to the city's growing film and television industry, wider regeneration programme and innovation economy as key
00:48factors, helping attract businesses and skilled workers from across the UK and overseas.
00:53Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, says the ranking is a strong endorsement of
00:59Liverpool's growing reputation as a place where businesses can invest, innovate and thrive.
01:04He says the city is creating high-quality jobs while working with partners to ensure local people benefit from those
01:10opportunities.
01:11LinkedIn says its rankings look beyond the UK's largest metropolitan areas to identify places where economic growth and employment opportunities
01:18are gathering pace.
01:19Liverpool's inclusion reflects what the platform describes as increasing economic momentum, while the council says it reinforces confidence and the
01:26city is becoming one of the best places in the UK to build a career.
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