Accountancy firm BDO is taking on a 600 trainees - a record annual intake - with a number joining the practice's Liverpool office. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm BDO has taken on a record number of graduate and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Svitzer Warwick, a tug vessel. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. BG Diamond, a container vessel coming from the Netherlands and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line -…

A bid of £19.2m has been submitted to the Government's Levelling Up Fund to breathe new life into a Liverpool city region town and now a public consultation has begun. Tony McDonough reports Businesses, residents and visitors are…

Architectural practice Falconer Chester Hall, based in Liverpool, has announced two senior promotions and 13 new starters amid new contract wins. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool architectural practice Falconer Chester Hall (FCH) has…

With fewer staff now having to isolate Merseyrail is set to step up the frequency of some of its services across the Liverpool city region from this weekend. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail will increase the frequency of services…

Changes to the law in recent years mean that every employee now has the right to request flexible working and Liverpool law firm Morecrofts is hosting a free online seminar for employers Businesses are being urged to understand the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celebrity Silhouette, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Beaumaiden, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Vasco Da Gama, a…

In a sign that the Liverpool visitor economy is well placed to recover strongly from the pandemic new figures show a surge in hotel occupancy in the city in late summer. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s visitor economy is showing…

Based in Liverpool, insurance broker Butterworth Spengler has acquired Gloucester-based Brunsdon Insurance in its first deal since becoming part of the JMG Group Liverpool insurance broker, Butterworth Spengler, has made its first…

Maritime leaders in Liverpool city region met with HRH The Princess Royal in Birkenhead where she was briefed on Mersey Maritime's role in the UK's Maritime 2050 project. Tony McDonough reports HRH The Princess Royal, aka Princess…