Following Chancellor George Osbourne's Autumn Statement 2014 announcement, here's a summary of important changes that could affect you or your business. 1. The UK has the fastest growth in the G7 and the deficit is forecast to be halved -…

Cities in the North West are to see the government commit to devolution of powers according to the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement; which is set to help regional business leaders with infrastructure developments, as part of the “Northern…

It is reported that around 55% of the public find it difficult to support local small businesses with many of those businesses not being accessible online. The Department of Business, Innovation & Skills has released figures that show…

Minister for the Civil Society, Rob Wilson, has pledged long term funding for thousands of small charities with around £110 million to help those most vulnerable. The new charity funding scheme aimed at improving the lives of thousands…

The Reader Organisation and Squash Nutrition have between them secured over £750,000 in funding to develop two innovative and inspiring projects – The Story Barn and Toxteth Food Central (TFC). The Reader Organisation’s funds will transform…

The Speke-based online and catalogue retailer, Shop Direct, has revealed that it experienced its biggest trading day in company history on Friday, closely followed by Cyber Monday. Shop Direct more than doubled its sales target on Black…

Epic Apart Hotel, Liverpool's independent hospitality company, will invest £800,000 to transform a dilapidated building at 75 Duke Street into it's new third location. The project will increase the company's occupancy in Liverpool city…

Two Yorkshire developers have entered into a joint venture and signed a deal with Peel Group to build a residential tower as part of its Liverpool Waters scheme. Wakefield's Cadick Group and Harrogate's Generate Land are the groups behind…

One of Liverpool’s most well known legal faces has made partner at Morecrofts Solicitors. Julie Johnson, practice manager for Morecrofts’ six offices, has become Business Operations Partner after celebrating 20 years with the firm. Julie…

Peel Ports nails its colours to the mast with support for ground-breaking sailing challenge for apprentices. Peel Ports Group has committed its support to the ground-breaking Apprentice Ship Cup Challenge, which gives youngsters a once in a…