Cruise ships calling at Liverpool are crewed by hardworking seafarers who spend long periods away from their homes and families - this year a new hub offered much-needed support. Tony McDonough reports This summer Liverpool Cruise…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Kiran Australia, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Karlino, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…

Global professional services group Aon agrees deal to acquire Liverpool insurance broker Griffiths & Armour, which was founded in the city 90 years ago. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool insurance broker Griffiths & Armour is…

Exchange Station in Liverpool is reporting more than 20,000 sq ft of new deals including new lettings and expansion by existing tenants. Tony McDonough reports Deals totalling more than 20,000 sq ft have been secured by landlord CEG…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Keewhit, a…

Global hotel giant Hilton signs deal to operate new hotel as part of the £90m transformation of St Helens town centre. Tony McDonough reports Global hotel giant Hilton is to operate a 120-room hotel in the centre of St Helens as…

Campaigners see plans to build a £250m dual carriageway close to the Port of Liverpool finally killed off, and a country park saved, after a seven-year fight. Tony McDonough reports Campaigners in the Save Rimrose Valley protest…

Liverpool SME funding specialist River Capital provides six-figure sum to back the purchase of a pharmacy in the north of the city. Tony McDonough reports River Capital is providing a six-figure funding package to support the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sarah Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Victorine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a ‘no pain, no gain’ Budget with Liverpool city region business leaders offering a cautious welcome. Report by Jennie Lewis and Tony McDonough In the first Labour Budget speech for more than a…