Liverpool will see the opening of its first five-star hotel for decades as part of a £1bn development that will also include the city’s tallest-ever tower and backed by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris. Tony McDonough reports …

Liverpool civil and structural engineering consultancy, the Alan Johnston Partnership, opens new office in Birmingham. Tony McDonough reports Civil and structural engineering consultancy, the Alan Johnston Partnership (AJP), is…

Global executive search and advisory firm HC Group acquires Liverpool recruitment venture, Hyperion Search, which specialises in the ‘cleantech’ sector. Tony McDonough reports Global executive search and advisory firm HC Group has…

Sciontec appoints Morgan Sindall to deliver HEMISPHERE One, a £61m laboratory and office development in the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter. Tony McDonough reports Sciontec is to push on to deliver the first of two laboratory and office…

Liverpool city region Vimto maker Nichols pays £20m to shareholders in a bumper special dividend despite slight fall in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports Soft drinks firm Nichols is paying shareholders a special dividend of…

Liverpool digital agency Fourth Wall utilises sports sector expertise to boost online fan engagement for the British & Irish Lions. Tony McDonough reports Ahead of their 2025 tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions rugby…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. BG Orange, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands and sailing on to Ireland.…

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s will open a new store in Wirral Waters in Birkenhead docklands after securing council approval. Tony McDonough reports Sainsbury’s will open a new 4,300 sq ft store in Wirral Waters next door to a £130m…

Liverpool FC signs multi-year sponsorship deal with global sportswear brand adidas believed to be worth up to £70m a year. Tony McDonough reports Global sportswear giant Adidas will replace Nike as Liverpool FC’s official kit…

Investors managing funds worth £4 trillion will gather on the French Riviera this week and a delegation from Liverpool city region will be there to showcase £11bn worth of projects. Tony McDonough reports Political and business…