Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns of a ‘painful’ October Budget adding things will get worse before they get better in the UK economy in a speech on Tuesday. Tony McDonough reports There will be no gain without pain for the UK…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Christina, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM. Ermis, a bulk carrier carrying palm kernel from Indonesia. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.…

Liverpool FC signs new multi-year partnership that will see betting giant Ladbrokes become its official UK and Ireland betting partner. Tony McDonough reports Betting giant Ladbrokes is now the official UK and Ireland betting…

Wirral Council has finally given the green light for 127 new homes on part of what is currently consumer giant Unilever’s R&D complex in Bebington. Tony McDonough reports Developer Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales will start…

Parkside Regeneration submits hybrid planning application for the 1.6m sq ft phase 2 of its huge Liverpool city region logistics development. Tony McDonough reports Parkside Regeneration has submitted a hybrid planning application…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from France and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Eems Exe, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Work on the £9.5m upgrade of a Liverpool city region theatre begins with its programme of events continuing as normal. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on the £9.5m upgrade of the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn. Main contractor…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is CMA CGM. Seven Seas Splendour, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port…

Liverpool city region’s £500m 52-strong new train fleet is almost completely rolled out and Merseyrail is to hold a ‘farewell tour’ for the old fleet which has been in service since 1978. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bolette, a cruise vessel coming from Norway. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will…