Work on the conversion of the former Liverpool City Council headquarters into a £40m hotel is almost complete with the opening just weeks away. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s newest hotel will open its doors in May in the…

Merseyrail is to shut down part of its network over the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend to lay track to serve the new Headbolt Lane station. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail will suspend services between Liverpool Central and…

Full-year profits at easyJet are likely to exceed current market forecasts of £260m as summer bookings surge. Tony McDonough reports Summer flight and holiday bookings at low-cost airline easyJet are exceeding expectations leading…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Elisalex Schulte, a tanker carrying fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Ivs Bosch Hoek, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…

Glassmaker Pilkington will shut down a St Helens furnace that has been operating since 1826 and will invest in another plant across town, saving 15,000 tonnes of carbon a year. Tony McDonough reports Glassmaker Pilkington is making a…

Liverpool law firm Provenio Litigation launches ‘vacation’ scheme for prospective trainee solicitors Provenio Litigation in Liverpool is launching a scheme to offer work experience to prospective trainee solicitors. Based in…

Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports will host a major two-day conference in the city in May that will discuss maritime freight networks and supply chains. Tony McDonough reports A major maritime conference is coming to Liverpool in…

Sir Michael Bibby, chairman of one of Liverpool’s oldest businesses, offers to create floating car park at Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Tony McDonough reports A floating car park could be created next to Everton…

With a rapidly-growing order book close to £300m Merseyside brake disc maker Surface Transforms is having to be patient on profits despite ‘exceptional’ 2022. Tony McDonough reports Carbon fibre brake disc maker Surface Transforms…

Liverpool IT services firm SysGroup reports 47% rise in revenues to £21.6m for the year to March 31. Tony McDonough reports IT services firm SysGroup is reporting a big rise in revenues despite a “challenging” economic backdrop. In…