UK Government orders crackdown on ‘sub-standard’ commercial fire risk assessors following the Grenfell inquiry and the news is welcomed by two specialist Liverpool firms. Tony McDonough reports Home Office ministers are to crackdown…

Liverpool City Council appoints team of ‘placemaking experts’ to set out how the city’s so-called ‘Cultural Quarter’ can be regenerated in the next decade. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has identified a 35-hectare…

Multi-brand fashion retailer opens new 12,000 sq ft store in Liverpool offering ranges from Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles and Inside Story. Tony McDonough reports Multi-brand retailer TFG London has opened its new 12,000 sq dt outlet…

Picturesque Wirral village Port Sunlight is to undergo a multi-million pound transformation including a £1.5m project to improve the thermal efficiency of hundreds of homes. Tony McDonough reports A trust that oversees the running of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

A national awards to celebrate the construction and property sectors is dominated by Liverpool city region developers, suppliers, an investment specialist, an energy venture and a law firm. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

Turkish cement specialist Medcem teams up with Peel Ports in a £35m investment to create a new deep-water cement import terminal at the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Turkish cement company Medcem is to create a £35m deep…

Organisers of the 15th Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2025 have revealed the shortlist ahead of the ceremony in June Finalists for the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards (MWOTY) 2025 have been revealed. This is 15th MWOTY and…

An investor and developer based in the United Arab Emirates acquires a £110m residential scheme in Liverpool docklands comprising 507 apartments. Tony McDonough reports Middle East investor and developer Habita is to take on a £110m…

Two weeks after securing a £6m funding package to fuel its expansion Wirral military and specialist boat builder Marine Specialised Technology unveils a new senior appointment. Tony McDonough reports Wirral specialised boat builder…