finance
FTSE 100 Climbs 1.26% as Global Markets Surge Forward
The FTSE 100 in GBP, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Liverpool investors and retirement savings and pension balances.
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wellness
Liverpool Residents Transform Health, Inspire Community Change Locally
Meet the Liverpool residents who are taking control of their wellbeing and inspiring others to do the same
property
Liverpool Renters Face Tough Choices as Leases End, Vacancies Shrink
Liverpool tenants whose contracts run out this summer must weigh limited options as vacancy rates fall and asking rents climb.
Politics
Liverpool City Council Cuts Council Tax for Low-Income Households April 2026
The changes will lower annual payments for qualifying low-income households across Liverpool starting in April 2026.
culture
Liverpool's 2026 Festival Venues Reveal Dates and Confirmed Programs
Major 2026 events highlight specific local sites including Sefton Park, Unity Theatre and city centre spaces with defined dates and program details.
lifestyle
Liverpool Events This Weekend: July 11-13
Free and paid events across Liverpool this weekend include markets, exhibitions and live music. Check ticket prices, entry rules and booking requirements before you go.
finance
What Liverpool Residents Need to Understand About Backing Local Small Businesses
Everyday choices at independent spots and awareness of local awards help sustain the city's makers and creatives.
Politics
Liverpool Residents Vote on Council Tax and Transport Levy Plans
From council tax proposals to local transport levies, here is a plain-language guide to what Liverpool residents will be asked to decide and the timeline for feeling the effects.
finance
Liverpool FC and VistaPrint Partnership Spotlights Small Businesses Amid Local Employment Figures
Initiative gives visibility to independent firms as city reports 57.3% employment rate and 223,400 total jobs.
Politics
Liverpool Voters Decide £45 Annual Transport Levy for Bus and Rail
Voters across Liverpool will decide on a proposed annual levy that would add an average of £45 to council tax bills to support bus route expansions and rail station upgrades.
Politics
Liverpool Council Expands Tax Relief for 42,000 Households Starting 2026
The July 7 vote expands eligibility for reduced council tax bills for an estimated 42,000 Liverpool households starting in the 2026-27 financial year.