William Hesketh Lever created the magnificent Port Sunlight village in Wirral to house workers from his soap factory and it has now inspired a free-to-see art exhibit A new, large-scale art installation inspired by the iconic…

In 2017 HMRC said it would move 3,500 staff into the Grade II-listed India Buildings in Liverpool and the site changed hands for a record £125m on the back of the deal. Tony McDonough reports HMRC staff will begin moving into…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O…

Based just outside Liverpool city centre, Marine Specialised Technology, supplies high speed boats to navies in 21 countries and has won a £36m contract with the Ministry of Defence. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool manufacturer…

A £100m logistics scheme at a former Merseyside coal mine has won the backing of Transport for the North ahead of a Government decision on whether it can go ahead. Tony McDonough reports Both Transport for the North (TfN) and St…

An organisation funded by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is investing almost £1m in 22 'socially-trading organisations' across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region ‘social economy lender’ Kindred is…

Digital marketing agency Verb Marketing has now rebranded as Castle as it relocates to a new home in Liverpool city centre after seeing staff numbers treble. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s best-known digital marketing…

Restaurateur Gino D’Acampo is to open a new restaurant and 'Sky Bar' in Liverpool city centre, creating 100 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Restaurateur Gino D’Acampo is to create 100 new jobs in a second restaurant in one of…

A £15m call has gone out to developers from Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to come forward with projects to build up to 4,000 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is putting out a £15m call…

In May, Joanne Anderson won the Liverpool Mayoral election and now, in a turbulent period for the city, she will address members of the local Institute of Directors. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s newly-elected Mayor Joanne…