Pre-tax profits fall by more than £5m at Liverpool city region-based global metals and mineral inspection and analysis firm Alfred H Knight in a ‘year of transition’ for the business. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

Sefton Council is set to wind down its homes development arm that focused on market-led houses and instead pivot towards its plan to build 1,000 affordable homes with Sovini. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council is to wind down its…

Councillors on Liverpool’s planning committee give the go-ahead to a £96m industrial scheme in south Liverpool that could lead to 500 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Developer GB Europe has secured planning consent for its £96m plans to…

Liverpool flooring products manufacturer QA Flooring Solutions is reporting a £1m fall in pre-tax profits amid a reduction in consumer spending and a 'challenging trading environment'. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool flooring…

Café Tabac isn’t just any hospitality outlet - it has become a cultural institution in Liverpool - and now it has a new owner. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s best-known ‘bohemian’ outlet Café Tabac has changed hands and has…

Merseyside fresh food grower, importer and exporter Nationwide Produce breaks through £200m revenue barrier for first time as son of late founder says achievement ‘would have made dad very proud’. Tony McDonough reports Just over a…

Merseyside branded merchandise manufacturer Wild Thang has secured coveted B Corp status, cementing its reputation as a sustainable business - now it is urging its customers and supply chain to embrace sustainability. Tony McDonough reports…

Liverpool’s planning committee will this week consider proposals for a £96m industrial development that could provide jobs for up to 500 people. Tony McDonough reports Developer GB Europe will discover this week whether its £96m…

Renowned Liverpool maritime expert and journalist Peter Elson writes for LBN detailing his campaign for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to be given the Freedom of Liverpool to recognise its ‘priceless contribution’ to the city Fred. Olsen…

Joinery and kitchens giant Howdens starts work on £100m expansion of its Liverpool city region factory, safeguarding hundreds of jobs. Tony McDonough reports Howdens has started work on the £100m expansion of Runcorn cabinet making…