Since employment tribunal fees were scrapped in 2017 the number of cases has soared almost 25% and Merseyside lawyer Lindsey Knowles says too many firms are too lax. Tony McDonough reports Unfair dismissal claims have rocketed by…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: H&S Fairness, a cargo vessel carrying steel coils from Germany. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Susanne Victory, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea.…

Retail chain has now collapsed into administration and will shut its entire 79-strong UK retail network with the loss of 2,485 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s three Mothercare stores are to shut with the…

Denholm UK Logistics operates a fast-growing logistics network that includes 1.3m sq ft of warehouse space and 84 vehicles. Tony McDonough reports It is hard to imagine a business sector that is as important to our everyday lives as…

Latest Big Nine report from property consultancy Avison Young shows Sony's move to Liverpool city centre was the biggest North West deal in July, August and September. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city centre’s office market saw…

Revamp includes expanded kitchen facilities, enhanced communal areas and a range of new collaboration and breakout spaces Bruntwood Works has completed an overhaul of its small suites and serviced office space at The Plaza in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Judith Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Salford-based Seven Bro7hers is to open a 'Beerhouse' at Liverpool's mixed-use Wolstenholme Square scheme in the city centre. Tony McDonough reports Developer Elliot Group has secured famous Salford brewer Seven Bro7hers as the first…

Low-cost airline, which operates more than 30 routes out of Liverpool, says it is being hampered by delays to the delivery of the 737 Max airliner and fears over Brexit. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair has cut passenger growth and…

Wirral's cabinet agrees to purchase a number of retail units in the town centre as next phase of public consultation on the future of Birkenhead is set to begin. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council’s cabinet has approved the…