New figures show FW Capital and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund have helped Liverpool city region SMEs secure more than £20m in investment. Tony McDonough reports More than £20m has been invested into Liverpool city region…

A new report from Bruntwood SciTech says the North West’s science and technology sectors could create 47,000 new jobs by 2050 due to the net zero carbon push. Tony McDonough reports A transition to net zero carbon industries could…

Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor says there has been a 15% fall in Liverpool city region firms in distress but warns there are still tough times ahead for many businesses. Tony McDonough reports Firms across Liverpool city…

Six members of the Liverpool-headquartered bulk liquid storage company UM Terminals joined a Dragon Boat Spectacular in Belfast to raise money for the British Heart Foundation A team from UM Terminals helped to raise more than…

Low-cost airline Ryanair has reduced its losses as it recovers from the pandemic and says airports across Europe, including Liverpool, will benefit from a major five-year expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair says its…

Azvex Brewery, All the Shapes Tile & Co, and Take the Cake have all moved into King Edward Triangle close to Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports An industrial estate close to Liverpool waterfront is now at 100% occupancy…

A distribution warehouse in Knowsley, let to an ecommerce company, has changed hands in a deal worth almost £30m. Tony McDonough reports Developer Flintlock has sold a 217,765 sq ft warehouse in Knowsley for £29.59m. Acting on behalf…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Torm Success, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel from Russia. Agent is Graypen. Arklow Clan, a cargo vessel carrying maize in bulk from Poland. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Former Reach plc events executive Katie Isaacson has launched a new events agency in Liverpool and has already landed one of the city region’s biggest awards ceremonies. Tony McDonough reports Just months after being launched by…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Arklow Artist, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Germany. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Wec Van Ruysdael, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Good…