Liverpool city region secures £380m from the Government that will enable 3,100 affordable and social homes to be built across its six boroughs. Tony McDonough reports A £380m Government cash injection will see 3,100 affordable and…

With plans in the pipeline for tens of thousands of new homes and armed with sweeping new planning powers, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority appoints new interim director of housing and regeneration. Tony McDonough reports …

Developer Vistry submits plans to build 534 new Wirral homes close to the River Mersey and open up public access to the waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Developer Vistry has submitted plans to build 534 new Wirral homes close to…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram are making serious moves to tackle delays and costs in procurement and planning - and that is good news for growth writes Merseyside manufacturer Greg Johnson…

Building contractor starts work on £1.3m project to modernise and upgrade a Liverpool city region cancer centre. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool building firm Krol Corlett has started work to modernise and upgrade The Clatterbridge…

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

British luxury leather brand Mulberry, best known for its handbags and accessories, is to open a store in Liverpool later this year. Tony McDonough reports British luxury leather brand Mulberry has agreed to open a 979 sq ft store in…

Liverpool housing association Torus is teaming up with builder Seddon Construction on a new development comprising 63 affordable homes. Tony McDonough reports Housing association Torus has submitted plans to build 63 affordable homes…

Merseyside law firm Fletchers Group continues to show an appetite for aggressive expansion with yet another acquisition. Tony McDonough reports Law firm Fletchers Group has agreed to acquire specialist legal teams from Moore Barlow…

One of Southport’s biggest employers, insurance firm Paymentshield, sees pre-tax profits rise 26% to £23.3m despite a fall in revenues and customer numbers. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside insurance firm Paymentshield has seen an…