A firm that provides loans to people pursuing legal claims is to expand and create new jobs in Liverpool after securing £20m credit facility. Tony McDonough reports A ‘lendtech’ company that provides loans to individuals pursuing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ina-Lotte, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Elbstrom, a container vessel…

A doubling of Government funding for the Liverpool City Region’s Life Science Investment Zone will lead to total investment of at least £480m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region’s Life Science Investment Zone is to see…

Property firm Peel L&P completes critical work on Grade II-listed warehouse in Wirral Waters after surveys revealed crumbling mortar following a ‘substandard conversion’. Tony McDonough reports Peel L&P has completed an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Borealis, a cruise vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wec Mondriaan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent…

Liverpool FC will see its largest attendance in 50 years on Sunday after city council safety officials give go-ahead for opening of upper tier of new Anfield Road Stand. Tony McDonough reports More than 57,000 fans will watch…

Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation highlights the ongoing issue of discrimination and chronic low pay faced by young women in the workplace. Jennie Lewis reports While there may have been progress on gender…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says the new Mersey Ferry will be built at Cammell Laird in Wirral at a cost of £26m - and one of the existing ferries will be taken out of service permanently. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

SME investor BGF is making a further £3.3m investment into Liverpool city region digital kiosk manufacturer Evoke Creative. Tony McDonough reports Digital kiosk, digital signage and interactive installation manufacturer Evoke…

Liverpool insurance broker Butterworth Spengler is reporting a big rise in revenues and profits as it gets set to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Tony McDonough reports Insurance broker Butterworth Spengler is reporting a 30% rise…