Britain's biggest carmaker says it is committed to bringing the new Evoque model to Merseyside despite its battles with falling sales and profits. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will proceed with the planned…

Novotel parent, Accor Hotels, has signed a branding agreement with Liverpool City Council for the 18-storey development in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. Tony McDonough reports A new £35m hotel planned for Liverpool’s £1bn Paddington…

Work on the new 128-room hotel, developed by Elliot Group as part of its wider transformation of Wolstenholme Square, is nearing completion New images have been released showcasing Liverpool’s newest four-star hotel - the £20m Seel…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Henrike Schepers, a container vessel sailing to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated…

Announcement comes weeks after Ryanair reported a 7% fall in half-year pre-tax profits to 1.2bn euros for the six months to September 30 from total revenues of 4.43bn euros. Tony McDonough reports Low-cost airline Ryanair is to offer…

InfraRed Capital Partners, on behalf of InfraRed Active Real Estate Fund IV, has acquired the portfolio of 25 properties which also includes two development sites. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside property developer and investor…

Huyton-based Fieldway provides fire alarm and electrical installation, maintenance and repair services to housing associations and other private sector clients. Tony McDonough reports Private equity investor Foresight Group is…

Owned and run by creative design agency Uniform, Bold Street Studios aims to become one of the key creative and digital hubs in the city alongside locations such as Baltic Creative and The Tempest A new space aimed at creative,…

Essar’s oil refinery at Stanlow on the banks of the Mersey supplies more than 16% of the UK’s road fuel and the company now has 54 branded retail outlets across the country. Tony McDonough reports Wirral-based Essar Oil UK is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. OOCL Belgium, a container vessel coming from Canada. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Anna G,…