A specialised builder of military small boats - Marine Specialised Technology - secures £6m funding package as it expands production at its yard on the River Mersey to meet rising demand. Tony McDonough reports Wirral small boat…

Construction and engineering giant Amey signs up for another five years at the Matchworks development in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Urban Splash’s Matchworks development in south Liverpool has signed up Amey for another five…

Liverpool Science Park secures three new lettings and says its laboratory space is now 100% occupied amid high demand from science sector companies. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Science Park (LSP) is reporting 100% occupancy for…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Thale Victory, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea. Agent is Global…

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, delivered by River Capital and GC Business Finance, is championing female entrepreneurs across the north. Writes Sue Chambers from River Capital The economic landscape of the north is being…

Developer BXB (Cowley Hill) awards £6m contract to kick-start work on a £200m Liverpool city region development that will eventually see 1,100 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Enabling works are to start on a new spine road into a…

Businesses in Liverpool city centre face a threat to their ‘prosperity and sustainability’ once free night-time parking ends in June, Liverpool BID Company claims. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is urging Liverpool City…

As part of the £100m transformation on St Helens town centre the existing bus station will close in May ahead of the construction of a new transport interchange. Tony McDonough reports St Helens town centre’s current bus station…

Liverpool law firm Brabners bolsters its tax advisory capability of its corporate team with the appointment of a new partner Liverpool law firm Brabners has appointed multi-disciplinary tax specialist Euri Yoon as its latest…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line. Arnica, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Egypt. Agent is Normac…