British companies such as Hanson and BTR were among the conglomerates that were unbundled in the 1990s.

ECONOMIST: Idea

BTR, to make big investments in developing components for the car and building new factories in which to make them.

ECONOMIST: A car is born

Btr Liverpool said it was asked to change the route to ease impact on Liverpool waterfront roads, but that had not been possible.

BBC: Liverpool Marathon: Event called off by organisers

The event, which was due to take place on 13 October, was called off after a meeting between organisers Btr Liverpool Limited and the city council.

BBC: Liverpool Marathon: Event called off by organisers