In 2021 auto giant Stellantis said it was spending £100m to convert the Vauxhall Astra plant at Ellesmere Port to produce electric vans and now the first of its plans have been unveiled. Tony McDonough reports Global auto maker…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Merseyside on Thursday to announce the UK National Shipbuilding Strategy with Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird set to benefit from a £4bn investment pot. Tony McDonough reports Prime Minister…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to…

A pre-pack administration deal arranged by insolvency specialists Begbies has seen 70 jobs saved at a motor repair chain which operates two sites in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A rescue deal for a North West auto repair chain…

Consumer products giant Unilever has powered a Liverpool city region manufacturing plant using 100% hydrogen for the first time as part of the HyNet project. Tony McDonough reports A manufacturing plant at the giant Unilever complex…

Maritime industry leader Chris Shirling-Rooke says the multi-million pound project to build new Mersey Ferries is a ‘massive opportunity’ and must form part of the push to net zero carbon. Tony McDonough reports A leading light in…

Later this month the Liverpool city region’s Good Business Festival will return and small businesses are being offered free expert advice at three clinics across the city. Tony McDonough reports Small businesses are being offered…

Construction is under way on a new train station for the Merseyrail network in a project costing £80m. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on the construction of a new Merseyrail station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. Knowsley…

Based in Liverpool, property and retail consultancy The Momentum Group has unveiled two new senior appointments Property and retail consultancy The Momentum Group has added two senior project managers to its Liverpool team. Paul…

Warner Bros’ The Batman is one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year and Liverpool’s iconic Walker Art Gallery played a key role in its production. Tony McDonough reports When the renowned late British writer, AA Gill,…