Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show a record number of people in work but average incomes still below pre-financial crash levels. Tony McDonough reports Jobcentre Plus in the Liverpool city region is reporting…

Media report on Tuesday morning claimed signalling issue could hold up phased introduction of new Merseyrail train fleet -  but Merseytravel insists its plan is on track. Tony McDonough reports Merseytravel insists its plan to start…

St Helens-based M&Y says the the new intake will mean 6.5% of its entire workforce will be ‘home-grown’ as part of its commitment to help tackle the ongoing skills shortage in the construction sector Merseyside maintenance and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Black Watch, a cruise vessel. Agent is GAC Shipping (UK). Ranger, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Pretty Victory, a bulk…

Frank McKenna, chief executive of Downtown in Business, is calling on the RMT union to call off the six one-day walkouts planned for August, September and October. Tony McDonough reports A leading voice for businesses in Liverpool…

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe has agreed a deal to occupy 65,000 sq ft of office space at the former Liverpool Echo headquarters in Old Hall Street. Tony McDonough reports Video games giant Sony Interactive Entertainment…

With hundreds of members, Mersey Maritime represents Liverpool city region’s £4bn powerhouse maritime sector, recognised as the most successful cluster in Europe Industry body Mersey Maritime is on the shortlist for the first-ever…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Charlotte Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada.…

Based next to the city's Catholic cathedral, LSP has signed up two new occupiers with a trio of existing tenants extending their space. Tony McDonough reports New two new tenants have signed up for space at Liverpool Science Park…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mastery D, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Heenvliet, a cargo vessel carrying steel pipes and tubes from Turkey. Agent…