Solicitor David Keenan, whose clients include Manchester City and England footballer Phil Foden and boxer Tommy Fury is joining Liverpool law firm Bermans. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Bermans has hired a new solicitor…

Latest survey from Make UK and BDO shows signs of optimism of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis among manufacturers but warns of dire consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Tony McDonough reports Manufacturers in the North West are braced…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Straitview, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is…

New chief executive of Southport law firm Fletchers, Alex Hatchman, vows not to ‘pull up the ladder’ and be a role model for other women. Tony McDonough reports Women who succeed in business have a “special responsibility” to support…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Mistral, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Ilia, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Turkey. Agent is Normac Shipping. Astroprinter, a container vessel…

Hospitality consultancy Foursquare Group has helped more than 100 Liverpool bars, restaurants and cafes to become COVID-19 compliant and is now expanding into Manchester. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool hospitality consultancy…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: ESL Australia, a cargo vessel carrying cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast. Agent is John Good Shipping. Susan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG…

Latest accounts published by Everton FC show COVID-19 cost the club £67.3m in lost revenues with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri set to up his total investment to £650m. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC’s majority shareholder…

When the Government refused Liverpool City Council's request to continue its five-year landlord licensing scheme the authority was shocked - now it has come back with a new bid. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is making a fresh bid…

A Grade-II listed country house in Merseyside is about to be reopened by Liverpool-based Signature Living as a new hotel and wedding venue, creating 70 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer and hotel operator Signature…