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The content you provided discusses a 1750 act of the British Parliament that formally established the enslavement and trafficking of African people as official state policy. The act ended the Royal African Company’s monopoly and institutionalized free trade in the transatlantic slave trade, explicitly acknowledging the trade as “very advantageous to Great Britain” and necessary… Continue reading Monarchs, MPs and merchants: the register laying bare Britain’s slave-trading past

After three years of in-depth investigation, a group of historians has produced the Register of British Slave Traders, cataloging every known individual who invested in Britain’s slave trading operations over nearly 250 years, spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This extensive work delivers detailed profiles and biographical information on thousands of financiers who… Continue reading What is the Register of British Slave Traders and who does it identify?

A delegation of around 50 senior officials and business leaders from Shandong Province in China visited Liverpool, aiming to enhance international cooperation in trade, investment, and innovation. This group was led by Sun Ximin, Vice Governor of Shandong, and included representatives from government, academia, and industry, with over 30 senior executives from prominent Shandong companies.… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes senior Shandong delegation to strengthen trade and investment links

Liverpool is gearing up to host the 2026 edition of its renowned River of Light festival, a free light art event that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. Scheduled from 23 October to 1 November, this vibrant festival celebrates the power of light to unite people, with the central theme for 2026 being… Continue reading River of Light will bring Liverpool ‘Together’ this October

The British Music Experience is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rock Against Racism with a specially curated temporary exhibition that delves into the movement’s rich history. Scheduled to run from 10 September 2026 until 3 January 2027, the show will feature a collection of evocative photographs by Syd Shelton and John Sturrock, complemented… Continue reading The British Music Experience marks 50 Years of Rock Against Racism with new temporary exhibition

This text appears to be an excerpt from an article discussing the history and experiences of Black communities in Liverpool, particularly focusing on Toxteth, the music scene, and social issues such as racial exclusion in nightclubs and the Toxteth riots of 1981. Here are some key points summarized: – Les Spaine and Chris Amoo were… Continue reading Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool

Liverpool’s allotment community has once again celebrated a successful year with the announcement of the winners of the city’s annual allotment competition. This event, organised by the Association of Liverpool Allotments (ALA) and supported by Liverpool City Council, saw participation increase to 15 allotment sites across the city, up from 13 last year. The rising… Continue reading Winners crowned in Liverpool allotment competition

Liverpool City Council has partnered with TyreSafe to address issues of tyre safety within the licensed vehicle sector. This collaboration follows several enforcement actions where taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) were found to be operating with illegal or dangerously worn tyres. The council’s Licensing Officers discovered cases where tyres were so severely worn that… Continue reading Liverpool backs new tyre safety campaign for taxi and private hire drivers

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has once again been recognized as one of the leading airports in the UK, according to the most recent annual survey conducted by Which?. For the fifth year in a row, the airport earned the title of a Which? Recommended Provider, securing second place overall, just behind Exeter Airport. It outperformed… Continue reading Liverpool John Lennon Airport named one of the best in the UK once again

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has expressed his approval following widespread public support for initiatives aimed at fast-tracking the redevelopment of Liverpool’s North Docks. This area is seen as a major opportunity for the city, with plans to deliver thousands of new homes and numerous jobs through significant regeneration projects. A recent consultation carried… Continue reading Overwhelming support for plans to transform Liverpool’s North Docks