Chester-based identity specialist GB Group said it expects half year operating profits to soar by around 40%. In a recent trading update, which covers the six months leading up to September 30, it was reported that GB Group had achieved “a…

Yesterday, Prime Minister David Cameron publicly announced his plans to cut youth unemployment by creating 3 million apprenticeships, funded by £1b saved from welfare spending cuts. The Prime Minister’s plan to reduce the welfare cap from…

The Giants’ second visit to Liverpool proved to be a prosperous one, with the economic impact calculated at an estimated £46m. People flocked to the city centre last July from all over the world, with visitors travelling from as far as…

A study conducted by Liverpool PR firm Kenyon Fraser has revealed unprecedented coverage of Liverpool Hope University’s International Tennis Tournament 2014. The sporting event garnered international interest, with over 200 media outlets…

Shop Direct's group retail and strategy director Gareth Jones has been announced as the Liverpool company's first deputy CEO. Jones will perform this role simultaneous to his current responsibilities, including ecommerce, customer…

Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has announced that the Northern Futures campaign has entered a new phase, bringing regional devolution closer than ever. Northern Futures At a meeting of the Local Growth Committee held at MAN Diesel in…

Located in St. Paul's Square, wealth management operation Quilter Cheviot is to be acquired by its competitor Old Mutual Wealth as part of a £585 million deal. The Liverpool office, which employs 24 people, is run by investment managers…

University of Liverpool Central Teaching Laboratories have been named as one of the top 10 in a list of the 30 most eco-friendly science labs in the world, according to Grad School Hub. Grad School Hub, whose new article lists the most…

Money from the North West Biomedical Fund will be invested in small and medium sized firms in the North West to develop new healthcare treatments and medical products, with a minimum of 40% to be invested specifically in the Merseyside…

Legislation has been drafted, which includes help for smaller businesses to find alternative lenders if they are refused by big banks and traditional access routes to finance. The Government has published draft legislation that introduces…