Businesses in the North West saw an 11th consecutive month of growth in January, new data from NatWest shows, but strong headwinds caused a significant slowdown. Tony McDonough Growth among North West firms continued in January but…

A £100m scheme to transform a former coal mine in Liverpool city region into a 1m sq ft logistics hub could lead to up to 3,000 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports  Pre-construction work has started on the £100m Parkside scheme in…

Young Bright and Grey was acquired by Liverpool PR and marketing business the Influential Agency Group in October 2021 and has now hired Kelly Cunningham as its new head of content Creative agency Young Bright and Grey has hired…

Law firm Astraea Linskills has relocated its Liverpool city centre headquarters more than doubling the space of its previous home. Tony McDonough reports Law firm Astraea Linskills has moved into a new Liverpool city centre…

Liverpool independent financial advisor Smith Law & Shepherds is being acquired by Markland Hill Wealth in a deal that will see £250m of assets under management. Tony McDonough reports North West financial advisor firm Markland…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spanaco Loyalty, a cargo vessel carrying AFS wheat from Germany. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Moseltal, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Birkenhead to Belfast ferry operator Stena Line says it has had a ‘huge’ response to its campaign to hire 60 new recruits for its Irish Sea operations. Tony McDonough reports Ferry operator Stena Line says it has received more than…

As part of the Liverpool city region Good Business Festival, Wirral will host a free two-day event in March which will look at how businesses can realise their net zero carbon ambitions. Tony McDonough reports Wirral businesses will…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Jade, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Drait, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Pavo J, a…

Small businesses across Liverpool city region have had to innovate to survive during the pandemic - three firms in Knowsley tell their stories. Tony McDonough reports Small businesses across the UK have had to show remarkable…