Liverpool’s visitor levy is helping to drive major events, overnight stays and year-round demand, with £82 returned to Liverpool’s economy for every £2 raised. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor levy has…

Crown Estate agrees deal that clears the way for the multi-billion pound HyNet project to store CO2 emissions from its hydrogen production process under Liverpool Bay from 2028, opening up a £2bn supply chain. Tony McDonough reports …

A Liverpool-based global supplier of plastic polymers for products such as water tanks and traffic cones cuts annual losses despite a 5.7% fall in revenues to £38m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based plastic raw material producer…

Government-backed SME digital adoption programme Made Smarter expands it team to support more Liverpool city region manufacturers. Tony McDonough reports Made Smarter has bolstered its North West team with four new specialists to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Majestic…

Plans for a major new development featuring an M&S Foodhall, Lidl supermarket and business park next to the Formby Bypass are expected to be approved next week. Andrew Brown reports Plans to transform a greenfield site in Sefton…

Liverpool palm oil refinery SD Guthrie International sees annual revenues rise 2.7% to £265.4m amid ‘volatile’ trading in what directors describe as a ‘commendable’ performance. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool palm oil refinery SD…

Glassmaker Pilkington UK says a production line installed at its St Helens factory in summer 2025 has saved 15,000 tonnes of carbon - equivalent to taking 8,000 cars off the road - in its first year of operation. Tony McDonough reports…

Southport will see the return of the Beer At The Pier beer festival, described as a ‘vibrant Oktoberfest-themed celebration’. Andrew Brown reports Beer At The Pier beer festival is back for its second outing in Southport this…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. EDT Protea, a…