Low-cost airline Ryanair sees December passenger numbers plunge 83% believes it will emerge from the pandemic stronger than its rivals. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair saw passenger numbers plummet 83% to just 1.9m in December,…

Operating one of the biggest oil refineries in the UK on the banks of the Mersey, Essar Oil (UK) has appointed experiences operator Stephen McCaffrey as its new chief financial officer. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

Based in Knowsley, Surface Transforms manufactures carbon ceramic brake discs for high performance cars and has signed two 'game-changing' deals. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brakes manufacturer Surface Transforms says 2020 was a…

On Monday evening Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new COVID-19 lockdown for England and now Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to offer new support for retail and hospitality. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European…

Amid soaring cases of COVID-19 across England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has repeated his call for…

Later this month Stena Line will introduce Stena Embla onto its Birkenhead to Belfast route, adding 20% extra freight capacity. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line will increase freight capacity by 20% on its Birkenhead to Belfast…

New survey reveals the more than half of SMEs in the North West remain committed to becoming more sustainable in 2021 despite the COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in Merseyside and across the North West are…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Kruckau, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Ireland and…

Acting Liverpool Mayor Wendy Simon, cabinet colleague Paul Brant and director of public health Matt Ashton say action is needed to prevent a COVID-19 'catastrophe' in the city. Tony McDonough reports Political and public health…