Boss of Sci-Tech Daresbury says new railway station proposed by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram will boost plans to increase employment at the site from 2,000 to 10,000 people. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s plan for…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Conmar Najade, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Borchard Lines. Pan Optimum, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of…

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirms in his Budget speech that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will build a new vaccine plant in Liverpool in a £450m investment. Tony McDonough reports Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will build a new…

Merseyside ‘eco-friendly’ jewellery maker Robin Valley secures ‘game-changing’ £50,000 investment to fund its expansion and create new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Jewellery maker Robin Valley to embark on an expansion drive after…

Peel NRE signs deal to acquire £2.5m water source heat pump that will use water from the Leeds-Liverpool canal to heat homes and businesses in Liverpool Waters. Tony McDonough reports Peel NRE says its Mersey Heat Energy Centre will…

Organisers of the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards are holding a free webinar this week offering advice on how to submit a successful nomination People looking to enter the 2024 Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) Awards can…

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols sees annual revenues rise above £170m, with profits also up, driven by improved sales to retailers and wholesalers overseas. Tony McDough reports Strong sales to retailers and wholesalers have driven up…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Promise, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Yeoman Bank, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Fehn Calypso,…

At lunchtime on Wednesday Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Spring Budget - Liverpool BID Company CEO Bill Addy offers his take on what Liverpool businesses will be looking for from the Chancellor Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his…

Liverpool property developer Legacie and international investment firm RWinvest, say they will invest a further £500m into Liverpool over the next four years. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer Legacie is to invest a further…