In a move described as ‘dynamite’ by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, Chancellor Rachel Reeves opens the door to a £5bn project to transform Liverpool Central station and the surrounding area. Tony McDonough reports Plans for the £5bn…

Southport law firm Fletchers commits more than £20m to acquisitions as it takes a big step towards its £100m turnover target. Tony McDonough reports Southport law firm Fletchers Group is continuing its aggressive growth strategy as…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Katja, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Finland. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Bontrup…

Wirral Council kick-starts process to find a developer to deliver £24m of affordable housing at two prime sites totalling 1.16 acres on the Mersey waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council has started a formal public…

Food and drink venue BOXPARK Liverpool is to host a Winter Pop-Up in November featuring 60 local brands. Tony McDonough reports BOXPARK Liverpool says its Winter Pop-Up taking place on Saturday, November 8, will offer 60 local…

Liverpool city region housing maintenance and construction outfit M&Y Maintenance & Construction sees profits treble as revenues soar 34% to £58m. Tony McDonough reports Housing maintenance and construction outfit M&Y…

A series of free workshops and networking events are being held by InvestSefton for businesses in the borough this autumn. Tony McDonough reports Sefton businesses are invited to “unlock new opportunities” with a series of free…

Wirral facilities management outfit Kimpton takes on team of five senior engineers and operations leads from collapsed Liverpool firm HE Simm. Tony McDonough reports Five professionals from collapsed Liverpool M&E engineering…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Finnborg, a…

Infrastructure fund manager Ancala is now the majority shareholder of Liverpool John Lennon Airport as Peel Group exits the business after 28 years. Tony McDonough reports Peel Group has sold its 47.1% stake in Liverpool John Lennon…