A further rise in interest rates will not just cause pain for mortgage-buyers but will put a further squeeze on the beleaguered hospitality sector, Liverpool chef Paul Askew says. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool chef and…

Liverpool property entrepreneurs Olivia Maher and Joe Duggan more than double their office size as they expand their Cosi Living venture and take on extra staff. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool venture that renovates, refurbishes…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Susan Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Lenneborg, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Egypt. Agent is NW Trading…

A project by Chester Zoo to restore vital habitats for wildlife in Cheshire secures £318,323 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo has secured a £318,323 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to…

A town centre retail development in Liverpool city region is on the market with a price tag of £2.5m. Tony McDonough reports Commercial property agents are seeking £2.5m for the freehold interest of a retail development in Wirral.…

Leading lights in the £116bn UK maritime sector start arriving in Liverpool for major industry summit. Tony McDonough reports Leaders of the UK maritime sector are arriving in Liverpool for a major summit to discuss the future of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to…

Structural engineering experts help ensure a £9.6m Merseyside affordable homes project completes despite the presence of toads, newts, hedgehogs and bats. Tony McDonough reports A firm of Liverpool structural engineering experts has…

Accountancy firm Cowgills continues its Liverpool expansion with the hiring of three new tax professionals. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm Cowgills is adding three new professionals to its Liverpool tax team. Paul Cresswell…

British Business Bank is inviting proposals from potential fund managers to operate a £660m fund that will be used to support Liverpool city region SMEs. Tony McDonough reports Fund managers are bing invited to bid to operate a new…