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…

Chairman and joint owner of Tranmere Rovers FC, Mark Palios, reveals widening pre-tax losses and says the club is seeking new investors to help support its growth and fund a new stadium. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers FC…

Partners at Liverpool law firm Brabners share profits of £15.7m as annual revenues rise 15.5% to £46.8m. Tony McDonough reports Partners at Liverpool law firm Brabners will share profits of £15.7m - a rise of more than 10% on the…

One of the biggest European meetup events for gamers and game developers is coming to Liverpool in 2024 after establishing a presence in Manchester in the last eight years. Tony McDonough reports A major games industry event is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: OM Borneo, a tanker carrying molasses from the US. Agent is Graypen. Natalie, a cargo vessel coming from Portugal. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Maran Penelope, a tanker carrying…

Stone Marine Shipcare in Wirral has been manufacturing and servicing propellers since Victorian times but a change in strategy in the last four years has seen it grow turnover by 200%. Tony McDonough reports Back in 2019,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: EEMS Dart, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Estrid will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena…

Many office-based businesses reported staff alienation during the pandemic but Alison Lobb, managing partner of Liverpool law firm Morecrofts, insists the crisis brought its team closer together. Tony McDonough reports It is not…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Yasa Unsal Sunar, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel…