Low cost airline easyJet says Israel / Hamas conflict in the Middle East has cost it £40m in lost revenues so far. Tony McDonough reports Conflict in the Middle East has cost easyJet £40m in lost revenues so far. In a trading update…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from Spain. Agent is Kestrel Liner Agencies. Soda Phoenix, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Meghna…

Modular homes developer Starship raises necessary finance to proceed with £4m Egerton Village scheme at Wirral Waters. Tony McDonough reports Modular builder Starship will press ahead with plans to build the £4m Egerton Village at…

Exchange Chambers in Liverpool appoints leading King’s Counsel as its new head of chambers. Tony McDonough reports Leading King’s Counsel (KC) Will Waldron is named as the new head of chambers at Exchange Chambers. Will takes on the…

Merseyside digital kiosk and sign manufacturer Evoke reports 37% surge in revenues to almost £24m in a ‘challenging year’ just weeks after securing a fresh £3.3m investment. Tony McDonough reports Wirral manufacturer Evoke Creative…

North West accountancy firm Williamson & Croft signs deal with Downing to take 3,500 sq ft office space in Liverpool commercial district. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm Williamson & Croft is to move a 20-strong team…

Tourism leaders in Cheshire and Warrington are ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2024 as new data shows value of visitor economy is up 16% to £3.41bn. Tony McDonough reports There has been a 16% year-on-year increase in the value of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am.…

Number of Merseyside firms in ‘significant financial distress’ breaks through 5,000 barrier, according to the latest Red Flag data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor. Tony McDonough reports There are now more than 5,000 firms in…

Merseyside and UK maritime leaders pay tribute to former chief executive of Mersey Maritime and industry ‘legend’ Jim Teasdale, who has died aged 75. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime founder and industry ‘legend’ Jim Teasdale…