Independent Wirral finance firm Bathgate Business Finance scoops trio of awards for its work championing and supporting SMEs in the region and here offers an overview of the current funding landscape Independent finance firm…

A Liverpool firm that develops ‘digital humans’ powered by artificial intelligence is heading  to Japan for a trade mission. Tony McDonough reports A pioneering digital venture based in Liverpool is one of just 13 UK firms chosen to…

Low cost airline easyJet reports pre-tax profits of £455m, its first surplus since before the pandemic, but warns Middle East conflict may hit revenues. Tony McDonough reports Low cost airline easyJet has returned to full-year profit…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wilson Dundee, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is…

New memberships surge 77% year-on-year at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa following local hero Tommy Fleetwood’s role in Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph in October. Tony McDonough reports It has barely been two months since top golfer…

Financial advisory firm FPC will return as headline sponsor for the Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) Awards 2024. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) Awards have secured financial…

Southport law firm Fletchers Solicitors recruits two lawyers from Hill Dickinson in Liverpool to join its clinical negligence team. Tony McDonough reports Two lawyers have jumped ship from Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson to join…

Owner of three Liverpool hotels, including the Crowne Plaza, in ‘advanced talks’ with lender after auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ amid liabilities of £4.7m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool hotels group Centre Island Hotels…

Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram seeks public’s view on new planning strategy that includes a proposal to build a minimum of 83,600 new homes by 2040. Tony McDonough reports People across the six boroughs of Liverpool city…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Fluvius Tavy, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…