Liverpool Airport's biggest carrier has teamed up with California-based Wright Electric on a project that could revolutionise the sustainability of short-haul air travel. Tony McDonough reports All-electric aircraft could be taking…

It is due to open its doors in early November and will become Morecrofts’ sixth location in the Liverpool city region alongside Crosby, Woolton, Allerton, Wirral and Liverpool city centre Liverpool law firm Morecrofts Solicitors has…

Company says its AI platform, called HARVI, can assess vast amounts of data on a wide range of factors such as weather, demand for water, pump performance and electricity prices. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s water…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Fantastic, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O…

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered one of the most free-spending Budgets since the financial crash - but Labour says it is too little, too late. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Philip Hammond has repeated Prime Minister…

Liverpool city region professionals say there are a number of positives in Philip Hammond's Budget including a renewed commitment to the Northern Powerhouse. Tony McDonough reports Business leaders, both in the Liverpool city region…

2018 Budget at a glance Public finances Public borrowing in 2018 to be £11.6bn lower than forecast in March, representing 1.2% of gross domestic product, (GDP) the total value of goods produced and services provided Borrowing as a…

Accountancy practice says its North West operation in Liverpool and Manchester has taken on 64 graduates and 18 apprentices in the year to June 30. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm EY’s North West practice in Liverpool and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SFL Humber, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP Shipping. Maple, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). La…

Based at Avenue HQ, Project Four has recruited Richard Ellis and Andy Black as safety advisers and has also taken on Connor Mcilroy, an 18-year-old from Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Fast-growing health & safety and CDM…