Wirral-based Evoke Creative which makes digital kiosks, digital signage and interactive installations has acquired Liverpool app developer Apposing. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside developer and manufacturer of digital kiosks,…

New figures from Sefton Council show that during the COVID-19 pandemic local businesses accessed grants totalling almost £100m. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in Sefton have secured almost £100m in support during the COVID-19…

A new £1.65m hospitality and entertainments venue on the Leeds-Liverpool canal has been given the go-ahead and there will be a test event during the August bank holiday. Tony McDonough reports Council planners have approved a £1.65m…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wilson Aveiro, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Anthem of the Seas, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Victorine, a ro-ro…

Liverpool City Region's hospitality sector is facing a chronic skills and staffing shortage but the free-to-access Skills Brokerage can help local employers plug the gaps. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region’s hospitality…

Just weeks after opening up in Liverpool with a £1.4m investment, financial advisory firm Sedulo Group has acquired one of the city's best-known accountancy practices. Tony McDonough reports Financial advisory firm Sedulo Group has…

Essar Oil (UK) employs 800 people at its giant refinery on the banks of the Mersey and has struck a new deal to supply jet fuel to its sixth UK airport. Tony McDonough reports Oil refinery giant Essar Oil (UK) has struck a deal to…

Industry body Mersey Maritime welcomed two shadow ministers, and the local MP, to Birkenhead to offer a briefing on its latest projects including the £23m Maritime Knowledge Hub Senior members of Labour’s shadow ministerial team…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Unistorm, a cargo vessel coming from China. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Vos…

A global shortage of computer chips is the ‘big gorilla in the room’ said the CEO of Stellantis, owner of the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, as he announced big cuts to production. Tony McDonough reports Automotive giant…