In the Liverpool city region the sector is worth almost £4bn a year, encompasses more than 30 sub-sectors and employs 28,000 people - but nowhere near enough of them are women. Tony McDonough reports In business terms, the maritime…

LJLA was officially opened by the 7th Marquess of Londonderry and Secretary of State for Air on July 1, 1933, and now handles more than 5m passengers on almost 70 routes every year. Tony McDonough reports It was on July 1, 1933, that…

Liverpool city region's Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham will both speak at the event hosted by the University of Liverpool's Heseltine Institute. Tony McDonough reports Mersey and Greater Manchester Metro Mayors…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aries J, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is MacAndrews GMBH. Magellan, a cruise vessel coming from and returning to Ukraine. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen.…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: RMS Veritas, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Maike D, a container vessel coming from and returning to the Netherlands. Agent is BG…

Sam Westgate moved Perfectus Biomed to Sci-Tech Daresbury in 2013 and now occupies 1,237 sq ft of laboratory space and 1,394 sq ft of office space. Tony McDonough reports Biotech entrepreneur Sam Westgate is expanding her Liverpool…

City Mayor Joe Anderson is keen to allay investor fears over failed projects and one property investment professional has called on investors to hold their nerve amid 'phenomenal' opportunities. Tony McDonough reports Police checks…

Retail & Leisure BID, which was first established in 2005, secured its fourth term after businesses in the city’s retail and leisure district voted 66% in favour of renewal. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s retail district…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Global Brave, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils, pipes and tubes from China. Agent is GP Shipping. BG Jade, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Independent…

When a business invests in its community it deserves praise - but it must go beyond that, writes Helen Watson, a trustee at Claire House and partner at Aaron and Partners Solicitors Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the link…