University of Liverpool unveils plans for £100m AI and robotics materials hub that will use artificial intelligence to help develop new materials and tech to boost innovation in multiple industries. Tony McDonough reports A new…

Members of Liverpool’s business community pay tribute to Mark Fuller, former chief executive of MSIF and an ‘exceptional leader’, who has died aged 64 after a long illness. Tony McDonough reports Members of Liverpool’s business…

Accountancy firm BDO promotes announces 231 promotions across its North West operations including 93 in Liverpool Accountancy firm BDO has promoted 93 people in its Liverpool office and 138 in Manchester as part of almost 2,000…

Liverpool civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe reports 8% rise in revenues but say higher tax burden squeezes margins. Tony McDonough reports Civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe said revenues have…

Sefton Council releases new video to encourage developers to consider creating more apartments in Southport’s Lord Street through conversion projects. Tony McDonough reports Lord Street in Southport town centre is a traditional…

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. Clarity, a…

A Liverpool city region tourist tax that could raise £11m a year to support major events is set to be given the go-head by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in next week’s Budget. Tony McDonough reports A so-called ‘tourist tax’ that could…

Annual revenues at Liverpool scrap metal firm S Norton soar by more than £100m but global turmoil and rising costs sends pre-tax profits plummeting in another ‘below par’ year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool scrap metal firm S…

Developer submits plans to demolish fire-ravaged former NHS mental health facility and Victorian hotel in Southport and build 30 new homes. Andrew Brown reports Plans have been submitted to demolish the former Hesketh Centre building…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Faith, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM. Bolette, a…