Plans for a £25m Maritime Knowledge Hub in Wirral Waters will take a major step forward in the next few weeks when Peel L&P submits a planning application. Tony McDonough reports Peel L&P will submit a planning application…

Two accountancy firms based in Prescot in Knowsley have merged to form an enlarged business taking total headcount to 14 Prescot accountancy firm Butterworth Barlow has merged with neighbouring practice Kingham Accountants as part of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Borealis, a cruise vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Norway. Agent is…

When Cains Brewery in Liverpool closed in 2013 it was the end of an era stretching back to 1858 - now the brewery is to reopen at its original home in the Baltic Triangle. Tony McDonough reports Cains beer is to be brewed again in…

Air conditioning materials supplier Greenwood Hargreaves is to build an 18,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Liverpool - growing capacity by 300%. Tony McDonough reports Specialist Liverpool manufacturer Greenwood Hargreaves is to…

Maritime industry organisation Mersey Maritime has signed a new partnership agreement with global consultancy Expleo. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has announced a new partnership with global engineering and technology…

Based in Liverpool, AIM-listed SysGroup provides IT and cloud computing services across the UK and has acquired tech security company Truststream in a deal worth up to £8m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool IT services, cyber security…

Law firm Morecrofts has doubled the size of its office space in Prescot town centre, its sixth in the Liverpool city region, and will create six new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Morecrofts has doubled the size of…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled plans to reduce carbon emissions across its business by 46% and reduce vehicle emissions by 54% by 2030. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool city region’s biggest employers, carmaker Jaguar…

Recognised as a leading lawyer in the North West, David Mann has left Aaron & Partners in Chester to set up a new law firm in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A solicitor recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by independent…