Despite reporting losses of more than £500,000, Wirral military boat builder Marine Specialised Technology hails its ‘very strong’ order book and aims to double the size of its manufacturing facility on the Mersey. Tony McDonough reports…

Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers sees annual revenues rise to £28m despite what it describes as a tough economic climate. Tony McDonough reports Despite ongoing economic challenges, Frank Rogers has recorded a near 40% rise in…

Last week a survey from Lloyds reported a rise in North West business confidence and Liverpool lawyer Paul Abrams of Gregory Abrams Davidson says entrepreneurs are showing an appetite for risk in a ‘buoyant’ M&A market. Tony McDonough…

A brewery based in Manchester unveils plans to create a new hotel close to Southport town centre. Andrew Brown reports Joseph Holt Brewery has unveiled plans to create a brand new hotel in Southport. Hotels by Holts is a growing…

Liverpool city region charities working to increase access to careers in gaming, publishing, fashion, film, advertising, TV, and music and being urged to apply for grants of up to £30,000. Tony McDonough reports E-commerce giant…

SINA Medical Glass, a £28.5m Liverpool city region manufacturing venture that will create 180 jobs, takes delivery of new machinery for the plant. Tony McDonough reports A £28.5m specialist manufacturing venture that will see the…

Following new investment in digital technology Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics says it is defying ‘market volatility’ by seeing a rise in new business. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool city region’s leading…

Work on a multi-million pound project to convert a former BHS store housed in a Liverpool city region Victorian building into apartments is now under way. Andrew Brown reports This is how the former BHS / Broadbents store in…

There are around 1,500 listed buildings and structures in Liverpool and five ‘scheduled ancient monuments’ and the city council is putting a new policy in place to ensure they are protected. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City…

In June Liverpool councillors rejected plans for a £50m residential scheme in the Baltic Triangle but now the project wins approval at the second time of asking. Tony McDonough reports Ascot Luxury Living has finally secured planning…