Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports reports a 22.4% rise in annual revenues to £617.8m as freight tonnage increases but sees pre-tax profits fall. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports handled 67.7m tonnes of freight at its UK ports in…

Revenues at Liverpool retail giant B&M in its so-called ‘golden quarter’ in the run up to Christmas rise 12.3% to £1.57bn. Tony McDonough reports Trading at value retailer B&M was up 12.3% year-on-year in its so-called…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Norway. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to…

Liverpool artist John Culshaw designs limited edition 2023 Mardi Gras bottle for drinks giant Southern Comfort Drinks giant Southern Comfort has unveiled its limited edition 2023 Mardi Gras bottle - designed by Liverpool artist John…

Liverpool developer Caro seeks planning consent for a £22m student accommodation project comprising 227 apartments. Tony McDonough reports Caro Developments is seeking planning permission to build a £22m student living development.…

Liverpool city region glassmaker Pilkington signs deal to use hydrogen to power its manufacturing process as part of the £47bn HyNet project. Tony McDonough reports Pilkington has become the second North West glassmaker to sign up…

By the end of the 2023 Liverpool will have emerged from recession with growth in both GVA and jobs, according to new data. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool will spend much of 2023 in recession but will recover in the final quarter of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Day Blue, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Egypt. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

A Liverpool city region retail park will be extended by a further 70,000 sq ft as developer Redsun secures deal with Homes England. Tony McDonough reports Developer Redsun has unveiled a 70,000 sq ft development plan that will see…

Leverhulme Estate lodges appeals after Wirral Council refuses permission for the building of 788 homes on the borough’s Green Belt. Tony McDonough reports Leverhulme Estate says it will push on with plans to build 788 new homes on…