In a bid to help businesses and shoppers during the Christmas and New Year period, the authority is looking to minimise the number of roadworks to reduce the impact on deliveries and journeys Liverpool City Council is suspending all…

After years of war, 8m of Yemen’s estimated 28m people are at risk of starvation and a host of Liverpool bars, restaurants and independent businesses will do their bit to help on December 15. Jade Wright reports This month, Liverpool…

Alan Robson, co-founder of Project Four, has spoken out after the director of a builder in Yorkshire was fined £30,000 by a court following the partial collapse of a roof. Tony McDonough reports Confusion and ignorance around CDM…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Halil N, a cargo vessel carrying aluminium from Russia. Agent is JMSEA. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries…

Birkenhead business, which is is locked in a bitter dispute with unions over plans to lay off 291 workers, will compete as part of a consortium to build three Fleet Solid Support ships. Tony McDonough reports Troubled Merseyside…

City centre-based Verb has secured a contract with the well-known Staffordshire kitchenware brand and already the partnership is already yielding results. Tony McDonough reports Leading UK kitchen appliance-maker Swan has hired a…

Former police officer turned entrepreneur Hayley Matthews opened Concept Corner in New Brighton with the help of The Women's Organisation and the Enterprise Hub Artists and artisans from across Wirral now have an amazing outlet to…

Warrington-based business has enjoyed a 9% rise in annual profits to £965,000 with total assets under management increasing 5% to £210m. Tony McDonough reports A successful run of lettings at Sci-Tech Daresbury has helped commercial…

According to the Q4 EEF/BDO Manufacturing Outlook report output has fallen slightly to a balance of +25% though above the long-term average. Tony McDonough reports Manufacturers in the North West are remaining resilient in the face…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wilson Main, a cargo vessel carrying steel coils from the Netherlands. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Ruth Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is…