Council Tax in Liverpool set to rise by 4.99% with business rates also up 6.7% as the city council grapples with a homelessness crisis and £85m of spending cuts. Tony McDonough reports Senior councillors in Liverpool are proposing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mallika Naree, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Estrid will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at…

A Liverpool fire station linked to The Beatles classic Penny Lane is converted into a £8m affordable homes development by Torus. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing developer Torus has unveiled its latest completed development…

Liverpool developer Legacie acquires existing residential development in the city and says it will spend £5m on a transformation that will include the installation of jacuzzis. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer Legacie is…

Sefton sees number of licensed hackney taxi drivers fall by 20% amid rising costs of fuel and insurance. Andrew Brown reports Sefton has seen a 20% fall in the number of hackney taxi drivers as the soaring cost of fuel and insurance…

A Wirral venture that has developed a small foot pad that helps prevent blisters has secured a national award and cash backing from Innovate UK. Tony McDonough reports A Wirral business that has developed a product that helps prevent…

Dutch shipping firm WEC Lines invests in refrigeration containers to support new fresh produce import service at Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports WEC Lines is investing in new refrigeration containers as it looks to grow its…

DWF unveils 30 Liverpool promotions months after the Liverpool-founded law firm was acquired by private equity group Inflexion in a £342m deal. Tony McDonough reports Law firm DWF has unveiled 30 promotions at its Liverpool office as…

Amid an ongoing bitter dispute over the management of Hoylake Beach, Wirral Council launches a new round of public consultation. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council has launched a public consultation outlining two possible options…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FRI Sea, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower pellets from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Fluvius Tavy, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading…