Business leader Frank McKenna says he considered a bid to be Labour's candidate for Mayor of Liverpool but  was repelled by what he says is the chaotic state of the local party. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool business leader Frank…

Based in Liverpool and with offices across Merseyside, Morecrofts Solicitors has formed a 'green team' with the aim of reducing its carbon footprint Liverpool law firm Morecrofts Solicitors is establishing a ‘green team’ in an effort…

Based in Wirral, Smith and Sons saw bidders from as far afield as Abu Dhabi at it latest online property auction where a number of lots sold well in excess of their guide price Wirral property firm Smith and Sons raised £2.4m from…

Tom Handley was formerly chief executive at Exchange Chambers and has joined Liverpool practice Provenio which specialises in high value business disputes and investigations Liverpool law firm Provenio has appointed Tom Handley as a…

A new £30m public-private joint venture will see a 212km of full-fibre digital network installed across Liverpool city region offering broadband speeds of 1,000mbps. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region is will become the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Karla C, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Eike Oldenorff, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port…

A final decision on Everton's stadium in Liverpool docklands now rests with Secretary of State Robert Jenrick and a row involving the neolithic Stonehenge and UNESCO could come into play. Tony McDonough reports  At first glance there…

With the UK's roadmap to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic now unveiled there has never been a better time for Liverpool City Region firms to invest in skills. Tony McDonough reports This week, as the Prime Minister unveiled his…

As the rise in the Liverpool city region claimant count slows Jobcentre Plus Merseyside says there are now hundreds of live Kickstart vacancies available for young people. Tony McDonough reports Firms across Liverpool city region are…

Liverpool Visitor Economy Network has published a blueprint to revitalise the city's visitor economy with an end to COVID-19 restrictions now in sight. Tony McDonough reports An action plan to revive Liverpool’s battered £3.3bn…