Pre-tax-profits at Liverpool liquid storage specialist UM Terminals surge from less than £1m to almost £5m in 12 months. Tony McDonough reports Bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals is reporting a significant improvement in…

A specialised builder of military small boats - Marine Specialised Technology - secures £6m funding package as it expands production at its yard on the River Mersey to meet rising demand. Tony McDonough reports Wirral small boat…

Liverpool Science Park secures three new lettings and says its laboratory space is now 100% occupied amid high demand from science sector companies. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Science Park (LSP) is reporting 100% occupancy for…

Developer BXB (Cowley Hill) awards £6m contract to kick-start work on a £200m Liverpool city region development that will eventually see 1,100 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Enabling works are to start on a new spine road into a…

Businesses in Liverpool city centre face a threat to their ‘prosperity and sustainability’ once free night-time parking ends in June, Liverpool BID Company claims. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is urging Liverpool City…

As part of the £100m transformation on St Helens town centre the existing bus station will close in May ahead of the construction of a new transport interchange. Tony McDonough reports St Helens town centre’s current bus station…

In a £100m drive to reuse, refurbish, repurpose and recycle, Jaguar Land Rover is sparing robots at its Merseyside factory from the great junkyard in the sky by giving them a ‘second life’. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land…

Tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant tells international Liverpool summit that the cruise industry is a 'vital component of the UK’s tourism ecosystem’. Tony McDonough reports Industry and political leaders have gathered in Liverpool…

Liverpool developer Hassett Homes submits £12m plans to build 20 new homes on a south Liverpool site close to an historic Grade I-listed house that dates back to 1704. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer Hassett Homes has…

Wirral small business investment specialist Bathgate Business Finance is backing a real-life Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory with a £114,000 sweetener. Tony McDonough reports Chocolate factory owner Richard Holt has secured a…