A Liverpool city region development that will include a 25,000 sq ft Home Bargains store and three industrial units totalling 190,000 sq ft is given the green light by council planners. Tony McDonough reports A developer owned by…

One of the biggest private sector employers in Liverpool city region, Jaguar Land Rover, breathes a sigh of relief amid UK-US tariffs reset this week - but it still faces a hit to its profits. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar…

A Liverpool city region business that has been a supplier to the welding sector for more than five decades breaks through the £3m turnover barrier for the first time. Tony McDonough reports St Helens-based welding sector supplier…

Confidence in the economy is rising among North West businesses, new data shows, with  almost 60% of firms planning to take on new staff. Tony McDonough reports Latest Business Barometer from banking giant Lloyds shows a rise in…

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

A Liverpool legal costs specialist is merging with a Carlisle-based outfit to form a combined £3m-turnover business with a plan to expand further. Tony McDonough reports Two legal cost firms are merging to form a combined business…

One of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, Chester Zoo is reporting a rise in annual revenues to a record £63.1m and a return to surplus after reporting a deficit last year. Tony McDonough reports Rising visitors numbers and…

Liverpool IT specialist Halcyon is continuing its growth trajectory with new clients and contract renewals totalling £600,000 since January. Tony McDonough reports IT entrepreneur James Hamilton remains on track to see his Liverpool…

One year on from a management buyout North West accountancy firm JS is reporting an 11.5% rise in turnover to £6.8m with plans for a new Liverpool office. Tony McDonough reports North West-based accountancy and advisory firm, JS, is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Seven Seas Grandeur, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…