Heap & Partners, a 154-year old valve maker says the new technology will allow it to manufacture overnight for the first time and free up staff from 'mundane' tasks. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside manufacturer Heap &…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Endurance, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Belgium.…

Based in Liverpool, B&M operates 1,059 stores in the UK and France and its latest trading update reveals rocketing revenues and profits and 1,800 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based retail giant B&M has created…

From its major depots in Liverpool and Wirral, Abbey Logistics help keeps the UK supplied with sugar overseeing 350 bulk tanker deliveries every week. Tony McDonough reports Road tanker specialist Abbey Logistics has renewed its…

In the latest in a series of free seminars organised by IoD Liverpool, jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner will talk about that famous speech almost 30 years ago, and what happened next When Gerald Ratner stood up to address the Institute…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spar Lyra, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from China. Agent is GP Shipping. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European…

New research carried out by energy supplier comparison business Utility Bidder looked at cycling in 10 UK cities since March and recorded a huge upsurge in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Journeys made by bicycle have soared by…

Technology hub The Base has secured a trio of new lettings and taking occupancy at the town centre base up to 73% Technology hub The Base has revealed a trio of lettings just weeks after announcing that all tenants with lease breaks…

Redrow tycoon Steve Morgan has given £750,000 via his charitable foundation to Everton in the Community and that is doubled to £1.5m by Government matched funding. Tony McDonough reports Redrow tycoon Steve Morgan has donated…

Car dealership group Lookers is looking to recruit 180 apprentices, including at its Liverpool base, and is particularly keen to see applications from girls. Tony McDonough reports A car dealership in Liverpool will benefit from the…