Maritime and logistics-focused tech firm LogChain will set up a new global base and create jobs in Liverpool city region in an investment worth up to £4m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region has received a second inward…

Rescue deal for Wirral-based provider of independent ambulance services and event medical cover saves 375 jobs and ensures services to the NHS continue. Tony McDonough reports A pre-pack administration deal has prevented a Wirral…

LCR Finance Hub helps firms become ‘investment-ready’ and matches them with funders and after a record performance in 2025 funding secured now totals more than £29m. Tony McDonough reports LCR Finance Hub was set up in 2017 and so…

Exclusive: Liverpool city centre’s Hilton Hotel - which includes 221 rooms and 47 residential apartments - is up for sale with a reported price tag of £60m in what is called ‘Project Beatle’. Tony McDonough reports Owners of the…

Liverpool city region will send its ‘biggest ever’ delegation to the MIPIM property expo in Cannes in March and will pitch £11bn of opportunities to global investors. Tony McDonough reports A total of 30 companies and organisations…

Two specialist Merseyside firms secure contracts on the new £35m transport interchange being built in St Helens - part of a wider £100m regeneration project. Tony McDonough reports Two local firms - Webber NW and NL Williams Group -…

After more than 60 years of service as a Mersey Ferry, the likely date of the final voyage of Royal Iris is revealed ahead of the introduction of the new £26m Royal Daffodil ferry this summer. Tony McDonough reports After more than…

Spades are in the ground for a new Sainsbury’s store being built next to a 500-home waterside development in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on the construction of a new Sainsbury’s Local store at Wirral Waters. Being…

Work on a £1bn skyscraper cluster close to Liverpool waterfront and backed by billionaire Tom Morris, may begin soon with councillors set to decide within days whether to give the go-ahead. Tony McDonough reports Councillors on…

Strong investment returns have enabled Merseyside Special Investment Fund to increase support for regional businesses through River Capital, Gateway Angels and the LCR Finance Hub. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside Special Investment…