Ms Johnson takes over the role from Jim Gill who steps down after seven years in the role and the announcement comes as the commercial BID's annual report is published. Tony McDonough reports Law firm executive Julie Johnson has been…

Airbus operates a huge wing-making plant at Broughton in Deeside which employs more than 6,000 people, many of them living in and around the Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Planemaker Airbus has sent a chilling warning…

National health food chain joins The Fragrance Shop and Knowsley Council's Citizens' Advice Bureau in agreeing new deals at Cavendish Walk in Huyton. Tony McDonough reports Agents at property consultancy GVA has secured a trio of…

Accountancy firm Wilson Henry was called in to examine the books of a Lancashire firm in 2014 and discovered illegal transfers and transactions which led to the arrest of three men. Tony McDonough reports  A financial forensic team…

It is the latest in a number of lettings at No 4, which offers the last remaining grade A office space in the city central business district, with Gleeds and Pavis both recent arrivals. Tony McDonough reports Planning consultancy…

Chris Shirling-Rooke is one of a number of heavyweight speakers at the International Maritime Forum - part of Liverpool International Business Festival - on Thursday. Tony McDonough reports Maritime Maritime chief executive Chris…

On a visit to Liverpool Ross McEwan put forward a five-point plan that he believes could boost the productivity of Merseyside and North West businesses by £3.7bn a year. Tony McDonough reports Investing in the wellbeing of employees…

British Business Bank comes to Liverpool's International Business Festival to bang the drum for angel investing - a valuable source of funding for early stage businesses. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region has too few…

Liverpool BID Company has invested £250,000 into the new six-strong cleansing team that will help brighten up BID levy payers’ paving, footways and doorways. Tony McDonough reports A new six-strong team is taking to the streets of…

Global event being held at Exhibition Centre Liverpool until June 28 is expected to attracted 27,000 visitors and more than 150 delegations from across the world. Tony McDonough reports Transport, manufacturing, maritime &…