Liverpool John Lennon Airport is to launch an aggressive push to attract more travellers to its North American hub route to New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago and Philadelphia with better connection timings set to boost its appeal. Tony…

Liverpool city region Mayor Steve Rotheram welcomes Government plans to allows devolved regions to grab a share of income tax but leading economists warn of less certain and ‘volatile’ revenues. Tony McDonough reports Economists at…

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Liverpool city region businesses are looking at the US as a place to expand, while the city region is also keen to attract transatlantic inward investment - a round table organised by LBN and law firm GAD looked closely at the key issues. …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Wilma, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Wilson Dusavik, a…

A former Liverpool city region Mercedes-Benz car showroom could make way for a new retail development. Andrew Brown reports A former Mercedes-Benz car showroom in Birkdale in Southport could be replaced by a new 4,660 sq ft…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Union Lotus,…

Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of Zara, is bringing another one of its popular fashion brands to Liverpool for the first time in a 35,000 sq ft unit. Tony McDonough reports Fashion brand Lefties will open its first store in…

Latest monthly Business Barometer from Lloyds shows a rise in business confidence across the North West in July despite significant economic headwinds. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in the North West are reporting higher…

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