New survey from accountancy firm BDO reveals shortage of capital forces North West firms to cut back on growth plans and lay off staff. Tony McDonough reports Almost nine in 10 businesses in the North West are struggling to access…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Sanco Swift, a research vessel in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Star Glory, a bulk carrier carrying…

Liverpool business funder River Capital launches £10m private equity fund backed by parent company MSIF. Tony McDonough reports Business funding specialist River Capital is launching a £10m private equity fund to support SMEs in…

Liverpool affordable housing provider Torus strikes £35m deal with housebuilder Northstone for 163 new homes at two locations. Tony McDonough reports A £35m deal between Liverpool-based affordable homes provider Torus and…

Liverpool secure digital signature specialist E-Sign wins new contract with West Midlands Combined Authority A Liverpool business that has designed a secure platform that allows documents to be signed securely using electronic…

Annual revenues at Chester Zoo hit £50m with visitor numbers now close to the 2m-plus seen in 2019, the last year before COVID hit, its latest accounts reveal. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo is showing signs of a strong recovery…

Liverpool corporate health cash plan provider Medicash to give £2.1m to the NHS across the North West after enjoying a period of 'phenomenal growth'. Tony McDonough reports Corporate health cash plan provider Medicash is pledging to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel coming from Iceland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Bergen Star, a tanker carrying fuel oil from Belgium. Agent is Graypen. Lundy Sentinel, a standby…

Founder of Liverpool city region branded clothing specialist LiverPrint tells LBN winning a deal to provide 9,000 branded items for Eurovision was a 'dream come true' that could take the business onto a new level. Tony McDonough reports…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Tenacious, a sail training vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Mersey Docks & Harbour Co. Silver Moon, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Royal…