Despite an increase in costs, Liverpool city region global metals and minerals inspection specialist Alex Stewart International grows staff numbers by 25% and sees profits rise 28% to £7.3m. Tony McDonough reports Global metals and…

A division of the NHS that sources goods for hospitals and healthcare organisations signs up for 8,526 sq ft of office space at Sci-Tech Daresbury. Tony McDonough reports Sci-Tech Daresbury has announced a new letting to a division…

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. BG Orange, a…

University of Liverpool unveils plans for £100m AI and robotics materials hub that will use artificial intelligence to help develop new materials and tech to boost innovation in multiple industries. Tony McDonough reports A new…

Members of Liverpool’s business community pay tribute to Mark Fuller, former chief executive of MSIF and an ‘exceptional leader’, who has died aged 64 after a long illness. Tony McDonough reports Members of Liverpool’s business…

Accountancy firm BDO promotes announces 231 promotions across its North West operations including 93 in Liverpool Accountancy firm BDO has promoted 93 people in its Liverpool office and 138 in Manchester as part of almost 2,000…

Liverpool civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe reports 8% rise in revenues but say higher tax burden squeezes margins. Tony McDonough reports Civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe said revenues have…

Sefton Council releases new video to encourage developers to consider creating more apartments in Southport’s Lord Street through conversion projects. Tony McDonough reports Lord Street in Southport town centre is a traditional…

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. Clarity, a…

A Liverpool city region tourist tax that could raise £11m a year to support major events is set to be given the go-head by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in next week’s Budget. Tony McDonough reports A so-called ‘tourist tax’ that could…