Ford begins production of electric power units for its new generation of electric vehicles at Halewood in Merseyside following a £380m investment - but its UK boss has sent a warning to Government. Tony McDonough reports Production…

Backed by £56m of funding from Homes England Peel Waters appoints construction outfit GRAHAM to begin infrastructure works on Central Docks in Liverpool Waters. Tony McDonough reports Construction firm GRAHAM has secured the contract…

Liverpool housing maintenance specialist M&Y secures £1.3m contract to deliver works to more than 850 Wirral Homes. Tony McDonough reports M&Y Maintenance and Construction is to deliver works to more than 850 homes for Wirral…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Arubaborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Vera Rambow, a container vessel…

A Liverpool city centre development site that was originally earmarked for a £200m mixed-used scheme is taken over by the city council. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has taken control of a development site in the city…

Given planning approval in 2019, the proposed Pall Mall 400,000 sq ft office scheme in Liverpool stalled when a pre-let from BT fell through - but the city council is keen to revive the project. Tony McDonough reports A 400,000 sq ft…

Merseyside window and door manufacturer Warwick North West sees growing reputation as a leading UK supplier rubber stamped after winning national award. Tony McDonough reports Warwick North West has enhanced its reputation as a…

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Liverpool for week-long visit ahead of UK Carrier Strike Group mission to the Suez Canal. Tony McDonough reports Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrives and…

Liverpool and Wirral law firm Jackson Lees Group takes on five new legal trainees as well as a qualified solicitor for its family team. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool and Wirral law firm Jackson Lees Group has announced new…

While firms across the North West are confident about their own investment and growth plans there is a gloominess about the wider economy, a new survey shows. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in the North West fell by four…