Financial markets ‘spooked’ as Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng takes £45bn punt on kick-starting UK growth and offers Investment Zones for Liverpool city region and Cheshire. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi…

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled his mini-Budget in the House of Commons on Friday. Here are the main points: Tax and National Insurance Cut in basic rate of income tax to 19% from April 2023. 45% higher rate of…

A global search is under way to find a naming rights partner for Everton FC’s new £500m stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has hired sports and entertainment consultancy Elevate Sports Ventures to…

Businesses across Liverpool city region will get access to a £15m fund to drive innovation in manufacturing. Tony McDonough reports A new fund worth up to £15m will offer grants of between £15,000 and £1m to back new innovation by…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Emerald Princess, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from…

Liverpool secure document management contract automation business E-Sign unveils new business development manager Timothy Mitchell is the new business development manager at secure document management contract automation business…

On Thursday The Strand in Liverpool city centre was shut to traffic for World Car Free Day… and disruption in surrounding streets has angered local business people. Tony McDonough reports A decision to close The Strand in Liverpool…

A £1m-turnover Liverpool firm that repairs domestic appliances has been rescued from administration, saving 17 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool firm that repairs domestic appliances and turns over almost £1m a year has been…

A new commercial deal will see Everton FC have its first official hair transplant partner. Tony McDonough reports Everton has added aesthetics specialists Vera Clinic to its portfolio of commercial  partners. In a multi-year link-up,…

Law firm Morecrofts adds 14 new members of staff to its Liverpool city region network after seeing annual revenue pass £5m for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Morecrofts Solicitors has increased headcount…