The upkeep and rent of the decaying building are understood to be factors which have led Rolls Royce to want to shift production to Ohio, USA, where according to Unite the company pays a peppercorn rent of $1 (50p) a year.
http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/11...
Announcement:
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2007/10/19/roll...