Business and political leaders and entrepreneurs have welcomed many of the measures in Rishi Sunak's Budget but say he has fallen short in some areas. Tony McDonough reports Business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the…

Freeports are designated zones where normal tax and customs rules do not apply and in his Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said Liverpool city region will be one of eight such zones. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region has…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his 2021 spring Budget to the House of Commons. Here are the main points: Public finances UK economy shrank by 10% in 2020 Economy forecast to rebound in 2021, with projected annual growth of 4% this…

Based in Merseyside, Nichols sells Vimto and other soft drinks brands across the UK and to 85 countries worldwide and it has taken a big hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols says the “unequalled…

TCG Medical offers GP services to more than 75,000 patients across 11 GP practices in Liverpool, Southport and Wirral and with funding from Lloyds will now purchase a Southport site A Merseyside medical group is expanding its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.…

Social housing was pioneered in Liverpool 150 years ago and later this week, senior councillors will be asked to approve a scheme for 105 new social and affordable homes. Tony McDonough reports This week is likely to see the go-ahead…

Launched in Liverpool late last year by five leading North West investment professionals, Arete has now announced additions to its team Liverpool private capital firm Arete has unveiled several key appointments to its growing team.…

Michael Heverin was forced to quit the teaching profession due to the effect it had on his mental health but he is now a successful tech entrepreneur with his Liverpool-based business. Tony McDonough reports A former teacher who left…

Based in Exchange Flags in Liverpool, Fazenda was part of the group of restaurants hit badly by the COVID-19 pandemic - and now a rescue deal has been agreed. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s popular Fazenda restaurant is to remain…