Based just outside Liverpool city centre, Marine Specialised Technology, supplies high speed boats to navies in 21 countries and has won a £36m contract with the Ministry of Defence. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool manufacturer…

A £100m logistics scheme at a former Merseyside coal mine has won the backing of Transport for the North ahead of a Government decision on whether it can go ahead. Tony McDonough reports Both Transport for the North (TfN) and St…

An organisation funded by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is investing almost £1m in 22 'socially-trading organisations' across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region ‘social economy lender’ Kindred is…

Digital marketing agency Verb Marketing has now rebranded as Castle as it relocates to a new home in Liverpool city centre after seeing staff numbers treble. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s best-known digital marketing…

Restaurateur Gino D’Acampo is to open a new restaurant and 'Sky Bar' in Liverpool city centre, creating 100 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Restaurateur Gino D’Acampo is to create 100 new jobs in a second restaurant in one of…

A £15m call has gone out to developers from Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to come forward with projects to build up to 4,000 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is putting out a £15m call…

In May, Joanne Anderson won the Liverpool Mayoral election and now, in a turbulent period for the city, she will address members of the local Institute of Directors. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s newly-elected Mayor Joanne…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sara Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Finnborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping. Pacific…

Well known and respected in the Liverpool city region maritime sector and beyond, Colin Lavelle is one of four new senior promotions at law firm Hill Dickinson. Tony McDonough reports Shipping lawyer and well known face on the…

Based out of Liverpool and Manchester, accountancy firm Grant Thornton is announcing new hires and promotions in its region corporate finance team Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has announced a number of its new hires and promotions…