Principals of further education colleges across Liverpool city region tell Chancellor Jeremy Hunt he must increase funding for skills. Tony McDonough reports Further education colleges across Liverpool city region are joining forces…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Torpo, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Seniority, a tanker carrying fatty acid…

On Friday morning the first trains on the Merseyrail network will run WITHOUT passengers to ensure they are safe as the Met Office predicts more snow for Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail’s first pre-rush hour…

A Liverpool city region business whose artificial intelligence platform helps blue chip companies identify new talent secures fresh investment. Tony McDonough reports Artificial intelligence (AI) business Horsefly has secured…

A £25m ‘green power grid’ that will accelerate renewable energy use on the national electricity network is switched on in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Renewable power generator Statkraft has switched on its £25m ‘green power…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. YM Uranus, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Norbay, a…

Tough new rules on how businesses deal with waste will be introduced this year and Liverpool BID Company is leading a new pilot support scheme. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is heading up a new pilot scheme to help…

In the first few weeks of 2023 retailers at Liverpool ONE see sales rise more than three times the national rate. Tony McDonough reports Retailers in Liverpool ONE have enjoyed a year-on-year sales rise 16.5% in the first few weeks…

One of the oldest firms in Liverpool, Bibby Marine, is backing a new industry push to accelerate the growth of offshore wind power. Tony McDonough reports Bibby Marine is partnering with Maritime UK and Renewable UK to launch the…

North West businesswomen and academics call on Government to strengthen the rights of female employees experiencing menopause. Tony McDonough reports Women experiencing menopause in the workplace need to have stronger employment…