With the International Monetary Fund predicting the UK economy will contract in 2023, Liverpool business leader Maggie O’Carroll urges Government to invest in female entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports Female entrepreneurs hold…

Liverpool Shopping Park is to expand by a further 80,000 sq ft in an £11m project - less than six years after its first opened. Tony McDonough reports Less than six years after it opened in October 2017 Liverpool Shopping Park is to…

Subsidiary of entertainment giant Sony agrees 11.5-year lease 50,000 sq ft of space in historic Liverpool building. Tony McDonough reports Video games developer Firesprite is to relocate its Liverpool city centre operation and is…

Liverpool affordable housing provider Plus Dane takes on seven new apprentices and is looking for three more. Tony McDonough reports Plus Dane Housing on seven new apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2023 #SkillsForLife…

A multi-million pound scheme planned for the site of a former Liverpool city region biscuit factory could create up to 150 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Derwent Group has submitted plans for the redevelopment of a former biscuit…

An appeal has been made for Southport bands and musicians to take part in a memorial concert dedicated to Martin Hovden. Andrew Brown reports A memorial concert dedicated to journalist and live music champion Martin Hovden is being…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Tigris, a tanker carrying fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Celtic Explorer, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Crimson…

Accountancy firm DSG promotes four people to partner at its Liverpool city centre headquarters Liverpool accountancy firm DSG has created four new partners at its Liverpool office. DSG, which also has a base in North Wales, has…

City council appoints project team to develop masterplan for 7.6-acre Kings Dock site on Liverpool waterfront after previous sale strategy was scrapped. Tony McDonough reports Seven plots of prime development land on 7.6 acres of…

Liverpool developer ‘considers its position’ after councillors reject plans for 130 new homes  for the second time - despite planning officers recommending approval. Tony McDonough reports Developer BXB Thornton says it is…