A Liverpool city region tourist tax that could raise £11m a year to support major events is set to be given the go-head by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in next week’s Budget. Tony McDonough reports A so-called ‘tourist tax’ that could…

Annual revenues at Liverpool scrap metal firm S Norton soar by more than £100m but global turmoil and rising costs sends pre-tax profits plummeting in another ‘below par’ year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool scrap metal firm S…

Developer submits plans to demolish fire-ravaged former NHS mental health facility and Victorian hotel in Southport and build 30 new homes. Andrew Brown reports Plans have been submitted to demolish the former Hesketh Centre building…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Faith, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM. Bolette, a…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tells LBN the power of the Mersey tides was a big factor in not choosing electric propulsion for the new £26m Mersey Ferry - how does this claim stack up? Tony McDonough reports Given Metro Mayor Steve…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Bernard…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover says the devastating cyber attack that caused it to shut down production for weeks has contributed to pre-tax quarterly losses of £485m. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reporting heavy…

Liverpool city region hospitality entrepreneur Jonathan Yates acquires fourth venue and his first in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Jonathan Yates already owns and operates two hospitality venues in Liverpool and one in Greater…

Europe’s largest micromobility platform Bolt wins deal to operate scooters and e-bikes for hire in Liverpool... and will use AI tech to deter people using them while drunk. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has awarded a…