Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Donald M James, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Silhouette Island, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. …

LBN speaks to a number of Liverpool city region business leaders about their thoughts on the budget after a few days of reflection and there is cautious optimism - but not everyone is happy. Tony McDonough reports One of the first…

Chairman of troubled Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms resigns after just two months in the role as its share price plummets 28%. Tony McDonough reports Carbon fibre brake disc maker Surface…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he has found the extra cash to continue funding the £2 bus fare cap in Liverpool city region despite the Government stopping funding. Tony McDonough reports Bus passengers in Liverpool city region will…

Pre-tax profits at Liverpool John Lennon Airport rise 46% to £6.67m with passenger numbers so far this year 23% ahead of 2023. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is reporting another surge in annual revenues…

Experienced watch repair specialist Michael Hall opens new shop at a Liverpool city region Victorian shopping arcade - for people with time on their hands. Andrew Brown reports An experienced watch repair specialist has opened a…

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols says its medium-term ambitions for the business are to push revenues above £220m and pre-tax profits closer to £50m. Tony McDonough reports Soft drinks company Nichols, whose most famous brand is Vimto,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Emerald, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority submit planning application for new £100m Baltic Station in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a £100m Merseyrail station at Baltic Triangle in Liverpool have moved a…

Cheshire insurance brokerage Broadway opens new office in Liverpool commercial district - its first in the city. Tony McDonough reports Broadway Insurance Brokers is opening its first office in Liverpool with a team of five people.…