£38m-turnover Liverpool city region legal group that includes Jackson Lees and Bermans is close to securing new investment to fund its expansion strategy. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region legal group MAPD Ventures has…

Nine years ago this week the UK voted to leave the European Union and Downtown in Business chief executive Frank McKenna claims Liverpool city region businesses have paid a heavy cost. Tony McDonough reports Downtown in Business…

National Museums Liverpool venues figure prominently in list of top 20 North West free attractions, despite falls in visitor numbers due to industrial action, while Chester Zoo takes third place in UK paid-for league table. Tony McDonough…

Liverpool SME investor River Capital announces ‘five-figure’ investment into a health and wellbeing clinic Liverpool SME investment specialist River Capital has announced a five-figure investment into health wellbeing clinic Synergy…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norse Ijmuiden, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. V Uno, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

Glass giant Pilkington UK completes what it says is the ‘biggest investment in St Helens in decades’, opening a new multi-million pound glass production line in the town. Tony McDonough reports Glassmaker Pilkington UK has opened a…

There will be fewer seats than originally planned when Everton FC kicks off the Premier League season at its new £750m stadium in August. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has confirmed it has reduced the capacity of its new £750m…

Developer Redsun projects delivers 50,000 sq ft industrial scheme at a Liverpool city region business park. Tony McDonough reports Redsun Projects has announced the completion of Hub50, a new 50,000 sq ft industrial building at…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships VI, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Lynx, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

Wirral and Cheshire developer Blueoak Estates set to unveil its latest multi-million pound development in Hoylake with apartments costing up to £1.875m. Tony McDonough reports Developer Blueoak Estates is set to unveil its latest…