High street fashion giant Next is to open a new store at a Liverpool city region retail park. Andrew Brown reports National retail chain Next is preparing to open a new store at Meols Cop retail park in Southport. It is part of the…

Liverpool consultancy Carbon Happy World named as a finalist in the Isle of Man Global Innovation Challenge 2025 for its efforts in utilising data to combat climate change. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool eco consultancy Carbon…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Seher S, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Waverley, a…

From a standing start in 2016 Liverpool digital consultancy Bluprintx has built a global presence, turns over £14m a year and has now announced a £6.2m overseas acquisition. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital consultancy…

Jockey Club COO and former Liverpool FC executive Hannah Forshaw jumps fence from racing to football to become the new chief executive of Everton Women. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has appointed Hannah Forshaw as the new chief…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lacta, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Egypt. Agent is EMR Shipping. Seher S, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Bolette, a cruise…

City planners are recommending approval for Ascot Luxury Living’s proposed £50m residential development in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Developer Ascot Luxury Living is likely to secure approval for a £50m…

Joinery and kitchens giant Howdens employs 530 people at its 484,000 sq ft Liverpool city region manufacturing base and is set to increase the facility by a further 200,000 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Joinery and kitchens giant…

Liverpool City Region Finance Hub reports 'unprecedented growth’ as it supports 33 business deals to the tune of £4.77m in the space of 12 months. Tony McDonough reports A funding support hub for small businesses in Liverpool city…

Liverpool SEO agency Quirky Digital to offer internships to students to enhance their employment prospects after delivering a project for the University of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool SEO agency Quirky Digital is to…