National energy bills rise expected to hit Merseyside hard
Rishi Sunak has today announced a national rise in energy bills. The cap on typical usage will increase by £693 so that some may be facing a 54% rise in their bill.
According to Community Action on Fuel Poverty 29,484...
Business dismay as green concerns prompt John Lennon Airport expansion review
The expansion of Liverpool John Lennon Airport took a blow this month after the council voted to review its plans.
The council decided to remove financial support for the airport and ordered a review into its expansion into the green...
Boris Johnson visits Liverpool to launch new drug strategy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited Liverpool for the first time since his election win in 2019 to detail the government's strategy to tackle drug crime and County Lines trafficking.
He joined Merseyside officers on a County Lines drugs raid...
Liverpool MP’s mixed response to police chief over institutionalised racism
Merseyside police chief Serena Kennedy has received a vote of confidence from one of the region’s MPs in her determination to address racial discrimination - but was warned that structural racism still exists in the force.
Liverpool Riverside MP Kim...
Call to make misogyny a hate crime to keep streets safe for women
As Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police join forces in a strategy to help women feel safer on the streets, one city councillor says the most important thing now is to make misogyny a hate crime.
Merseyside families hit by benefit cut face “anxious” winter
Families across the country are facing a £20 reduction in Universal credit following the Governments decision to slash the payments.
Liverpool FC fan group Spirit of Shankly fury towards Keir Starmer
Liverpool FC fan group Spirit of Shankly have told Mersey News Live that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer "fell short of expectations" by writing in The Sun newspaper.
The group has written a letter to Sir Keir, condemning him for...
Meet four candidates for Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner
Among the four elections across Merseyside on May 6 is the vote for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
The incumbent, Jane Kennedy, is stepping down, and four new faces are vying for the role.
Socialist Students keep up pressure on universities over education fees
Socialist Students have continued to keep up pressure on universities in Britain following their nationwide education fees protests.
The group organised campaign stalls and open-air meetings in 26 universities across the country last week.
They believe the delays in the return...
The seven candidates vying to be Liverpool mayor on election day
On May 6 Liverpool is set to elect a new Mayor with seven candidates vying for the role.
The role has been filled by acting Mayor Wendy Simon following the resignation of Joe Anderson.
Mr Anderson was arrested on suspicion of...
