Companies in Liverpool city region and across the UK are facing huge challenges when it comes to finding new staff - LBN speaks to two recruiters about the dramatically changing picture. Tony McDonough reports Brexit and the COVID-19…

Gavin Currie, managing director of Liverpool property developer Legacie, is to be an ambassador for the Institute of Directors in the city An experienced property professional is to join the Institute of Directors (IoD) team in…

City planners have approved a scheme in north Liverpool that will see the demolition of two semi-derelict pubs and the building of a new development with nine apartments. Tony McDonough reports Developer Alfa Property Group is to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Arklow Breeze, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading…

Plans for a new 1,200-seater events space on Southport’s Marine Lake will go to public consultation this spring followed by a planning application in the summer. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a new multi-million pound events and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cielo Di Palermo, a cargo vessel carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Sag Good Timing, a container vessel coming from France and sailing on to…

Firms across Liverpool city region can now access a new £4.5m fund that offers grants for training that will plug skills gaps. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city firms can now get easy access to a £4.5m fund that will offer grants…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Calypso, a cargo vessel carrying paper products from the Netherlands. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. JSP Slidur, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Josco…

More than 1.3m people came into Liverpool city centre in the week beginning March 7 - the first time footfall has exceeded pre-pandemic levels in a 'normal week'. Tony McDonough reports There are clear signs of Liverpool’s city…

A derelict former industrial site in Liverpool city region could see the construction of 1,200 new homes in a £155m scheme. Tony McDonough reports A public consultation has started on a proposed £155m scheme that would see 1,200…