


Merseyrail leads the way for customer satisfaction in National Customer Survey.
Merseyrail has been recognised as the UK’s top train operator, achieving the highest overall customer satisfaction rating in the latest Transport Focus Rail User Survey.

New IHT rules driving death tax disruption fears
Proposed new regulations are causing widespread anxiety, a leading business tax adviser at Azets in Central & West is warning.

BABY CLUBHOUSE PURPOSE BUILT EVENT SPACE HAS OPENED ON WOLSTENHOLME SQUARE
Liverpool based hospitality group Sefton Collection has opened Baby Clubhouse by Ropewalks Hotel, a purpose built event space on Wolstenholme Square.

Manchester and Liverpool respond to Metro Mayors’ “Tourist Tax” plan
Business leaders and hospitality associations in the UK’s largest cities have written an open letter to the Treasury and DCMS after England’s Metro Mayors made a bid for “tourist tax” powers.

Ward Hadaway announces 22 promotions as firm continues to expand
A leading national law firm has announced 22 promotions across its offices, including two new partners.

First wave of speakers confirmed for DIB Property Conference
The sixth annual Downtown in Business ‘Talkin’ About Regeneration’ conference will take place on Thursday 11th September 2025, at Hotel Voco, Manchester.

Liverpool leads the way in life-changing regenerative medicine and cancer research as BioGrad collects first umbilical cord tissue
Laboratory specialist, BioGrad, is leading the way in the collection and storage of umbilical cords across the North West, marking a crucial first step in an initiative set to transform regenerative medicine and cancer research across the UK.

Millennium Point to host FREE one-day mini music festival for the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival
Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a day of free events as part of the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.

The BRIT Awards Set to Boost Manchester’s Cultural and Economic Landscape
In a historic shift, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will move out of London for the first time, heading north to Manchester.

Cruel Summer of Tax Speculation
The Chancellor has invested billions in the infrastructure of the future
UK economy. However Jim thinks with the strong likelyhood of more tax
increases, the government could pay a heavy short term price.

MHRA Establishes New Digital Hub in Leeds to Boost Innovation and Regional Development
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation and expanding its presence across the UK.