A liberalised planning regime could turbo-charge the economic benefits of the new Liverpool city region Freeport, a new report claims. Tony McDonough reports Liberalised planning regulations could accelerate investment and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Lady Anne-Lynn, a cargo vessel carrying steel coils from The Netherlands. Agent is Denholm Port Services.  Peaceful Seas, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US.…

While the physical construction of Everton’s FC’s new stadium has some way to go, the £500m arena already exists in digital form. Tony McDonough reports So fantastic is Everton’s new 52,888-capacity arena at Bramley-Moore Dock that…

2023 will see the 35th Cheshire Woman of the Year award and organisers are seeking fresh support from local businesses. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the Cheshire Woman of the Year Award are appealing for fresh business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Lillo Swan, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Miedwie, a bulk carrier carrying pumice powder from Greece. Agent is Dan Shipping & Chartering. Wilson…

Chance to take a look at one of the new hydrogen buses that will soon be operating in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports People are being invited to come to Liverpool to see one of the new hydrogen buses being introduced…

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…