US blog Barking Up the Wrong Tree discovers the FBI's powerful methods of persuasion that have been used many times to great effect in countless hostage negotiations. Tony McDonough reports. Are you nervous about an upcoming business…

Authority issues warning to private landlords after one property owner is found guilty at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court of not complying with an order to clean up his Norris Green property. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool City Council is…

Data from company information outfit DueDil revealed 4,935 new companies started up in Liverpool in 2016, compared to 4,525 the previous year. Tony McDonough reports. New figures show 14 new businesses were set up every day in Liverpool in…

In his Budget last week Mr Hammond proposed to increase Class 4 NICs for the self-employed from 9% to 10% in April 2018, and to 11% in 2019, to bring it closer to the 12% currently paid by employees. Tony McDonough reports. Thousands of…

It has been 10 years since the company unveiled its plans for Liverpool Waters and it is looking to allay growing scepticism over delivery with a major push this year. Tony McDonough reports. Property giant Peel has released eight new plots…

At the MIPIM international property and investment expo in Cannes, Wirral Council leader Phil Davies unveiled his plan for the Wirral Growth Company. Tony McDonough reports. A new regeneration body for Wirral will aim to attract £1bn of…

It will be one of four treatment centres being built by Proton Partners International across the UK and will have the capacity to treat up to 700 cancer patients a year. Tony McDonough reports. Up to 700 cancer patients will receive…