Work has started on the construction of two new office buildings in Birkenhead, funded by Canada Life Asset Management to the tune of £75m. Tony McDonough reports Contractors have started work on two new office buildings in…

Award-winning Liverpool coffee shop Bold Street Coffee is to open a second outlet in the city centre. Tony McDonough reports Since it opened in 2010 Bold Street Coffee has become a Liverpool favourite and now it is to open a second…

Property law firm Abacus Solicitors has appointed another senior solicitor to its team following strong growth in commercial property work A growing workload from within its existing client base has prompted further growth at…

A new £1bn hydrogen production hub will be built on the banks of the River Mersey as oil giant Essar Oil (UK) announces a new joint venture. Tony McDonough reports Mersey petroleum giant Essar Oil (UK) has formed a new £1bn joint…

Low cost airline easyJet, which operates 25 routes from Liverpool, says it is recovering strongly from the worst period in its history with capacity to return to pre-pandemic levels this year. Tony McDonough reports Easyjet says it…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Alliance, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is …

A new study shows the UK’s healthcare system is failing women and Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation says ‘women’s voices need to be heard’. Jennie Lewis reports A major survey into the UK’s healthcare system has…

More than 100 cruises will call into Liverpool in 2022 providing a £15m boost for the city centre visitor economy. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Cruise Terminal will welcome more than 100 cruise calls in 2022 as the recovery from…

Institutional investor Pension Insurance Corporation is to fund Peel L&P and Wirral Council's £130m project to build 500 apartments at Wirral Waters, including 100 affordable homes. Tony McDonough reports A major institutional…

Business leader Frank McKenna says the lack of a ‘collaborative partnership’ between Liverpool City Council officers and Government commissioners is hitting business growth in the city. Tony McDonough reports Progress on stalled…