Tory peer Lord Stuart Polak is joining Liverpool property developer Legacie Developments as a senior advisor. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-born Tory peer Lord Stuart Polak is joining Legacie Developments to advise on its…

With Liverpool City Council CEO Tony Reeves now gone, business leader Frank McKenna urges the Government to take action to shake the authority out of its ‘zombified state’. Tony McDonough reports “Liverpool has gone backwards” and…

Developer Vistry Partnerships submits plans to build 164 homes at a Liverpool city region site. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Vistry Partnerships has submitted plans to build 164 new homes in Thatto Heath in St Helens. Vistry…

Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports calls on the Government to form a partnership with the port and maritime sector to accelerate its Levelling Up agenda. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports is calling on the Government to form a…

Due to the impact of the heatwave Merseyrail is to slash services on Tuesday with some routes closing completely for the whole day. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is urging passengers not to travel on Tuesday unless their journey…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Star Curacao, a tanker carrying palm oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Global Genesis, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Grand…

Chief executive of Liverpool City Council Tony Reeves quits with immediate effect after four years in the job. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council chief executive Tony Reeves has quit his role with immediate effect. He had…

A company whose technology helps cancer patients get more effective treatment is setting up a base in Liverpool city region and will create 40 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports More than 40 new jobs will be created by cancer treatment…

Global drinks brands Heineken and Bacardi were among a number of funders who backed a new £2.7m restaurant in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A new £2.7m restaurant in Liverpool was backed by drinks brands Heineken and Bacardi and…

£6bn plan to generate power using the Mersey tides hangs in the balance as Whitehall resists pleas from Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to fund the project. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is facing a battle with…