Powerful coalition of Liverpool city region housing associations stand ready to share expertise as Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram prepares to spend £700m on new affordable and social housing. Tony McDonough reports Housing associations…

Developer FI Real Estate Management launches public consultation on plans to create a huge industrial park in Liverpool city region that could provide space for up to 2,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A proposed industrial and…

There was a 14% increase in people coming into Liverpool city centre in the first 10 days of December compared to 2024, data from Liverpool BID Company reveals. Tony McDonough reports Almost 2.3m people visited Liverpool city centre…

Liverpool law firm MSB Solicitors reports a big fall in annual profits and says it intends to relocate its city centre headquarters in 2026 amid ambitions to become a national firm. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm MSB…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority publishes full rundown on how buses, trains and Mersey Tunnels will operate over the Christmas period. Tony McDonough reports Full details of how public transport and the Mersey tunnels will…

In July 2026 Liverpool corporate lawyer Paul Abrams told LBN investors were defying a tough economy by continuing to support hospitality - but he fears the latest Budget could have a chilling effect on the sector. Tony McDonough reports…

Liverpool-based national leisure operator Big Fang Collective issues bullish update on continued expansion despite reporting annual pre-tax losses of £1.4m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool leisure operator Big Fang Collective says…

KFC opens two new outlets in Liverpool city region, creating 58 new jobs, as part of a £1.5bn UK and Ireland expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Fast food giant KFC has opened two new Merseyside outlets, one in Crosby and one in…

Since August Merseyrail passengers have been able to ‘tap and go’ using MetroCards - now the next phase allowing passengers to use their bank cards and mobile devices is about to begin. Tony McDonough reports Passengers on…

Five Liverpool city region housing projects comprising 113 new homes in line to secure £2.8m from Brownfield Land Fund. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s Brownfield Land Fund is set to inject £2.8m to unlock five…