EU-funded programme which aims to offer expert support for a new generation of entrepreneurs is one year old and has offered invaluable support to entrepreneurs in the city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s…

Development is part of Stewart Milne Homes’ commitment to build 2,500 new homes across the North West over the next five years, including  in Merseyside, Knowsley and Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on a multi-million…

Business Improvement District was formed in 2005 following a vote of businesses in Liverpool’s main retail area and now includes more than 600 businesses who all pay a levy. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is pledging to…

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox is launching a £30bn drive to attract foreign investment into the UK with Liverpool Waters, Wirral Waters and Pall Mall key to the strategy. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Waters, Wirral…

Lobby and networking group was launched in 2003 and despite being told it 'wouldn't last five minutes' it has prospered in Liverpool and has expanded to other areas of the UK. Tony McDonough reports In the late 1990s Liverpool…

Latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions and Office for National Statistics shows a jobless rate at historic lows and wage growth at last exceeding inflation. Tony McDonough reports Logistics and care homes are the main…

Award categories include retail, health and beauty, professional services and trades and manufacturing, while businesses can also be nominated in categories such as best employer or community impact Nominations are now open for the…

Investor and asset manager M7 Real Estate has acquired Graeme House in Derby Square, close to the city’s Crown Court complex and the Queen Victoria monument. Tony McDonough reports Property firm Downing has sold an 87,000 sq ft…

It is understood Mr Fitzgerald handed in his resignation on Monday and follows reports the council had begun a process that would have led to his dismissal. Tony McDonough reports Ged Fitzgerald has resigned as chief executive of…

Merseyside-born wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair will join Liverpool FC chief executive Peter Moore at the global festival that will welcome 27,000 people to the city in June. Tony McDonough reports Cherie Blair, Liverpool FC…