Based in Liverpool and London, Green Bell Packaging has clients across the world and says the new mailing bags look and feel like regular plastic but will degrade naturally. Tony McDonough reports Plastic-free packaging firm Green…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Medi Atlantico, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is offering a new furlough scheme and cash grants to support businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns - but northern leaders say it is not enough. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled new…

In an open letter to Merseyside businesses, Liverpool Hospitality Association is asking them to buy hospitality vouchers for staff this Christmas to support bars, restaurants and hotels. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region…

Bootle-based Gaskells Waste Services  is joining in with the Socktober campaign to raise cash for homeless charity The Whitechapel Centre Merseyside waste management company Gaskells Waste Services is supporting homeless charity The…

CEO of Liverpool BID Company Bill Addy, who represents 1,500 city centre businesses, says COVID-19 restrictions are having a devastating impact. Tony McDonough reports Footfall in Liverpool city centre has plummeted by a third since…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is John H Whitaker (Tankers). Endeavor, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Wilson…

Work began on first upgrade of The Strand in Liverpool since the 1950s in June and it now enters a new phase in the next few days which is likely to lead to traffic hold-ups. Tony McDonough reports Southbound traffic on one of…

New report published by Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation offers detailed and radical proposals for transforming the city region economy post-COVID-19. Tony McDonough reports A new report is calling for a £50m…

Low-cost airline easyJet, the biggest at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, said the COVID-19 crisis will lead to annual losses of more than £800m - the first deficit in its 25-year history. Tony McDonough reports Low cost airline…