Roy Barry, a logistics expert at law firm Brabners, welcomed the £589m upgrade of the Transpennine mainline but says the Port of Liverpool needs more rail connections to unleash its potential. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool-based…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Pretty Ivy, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from China. Agent is GP Shipping. CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying wheat. Agent is Normac Shipping. Neuburg, a container vessel…

Business trio is launching a new entrepreneurs support programme for young adults in Wirral and is also asking other successful business people to offer their help. Tony McDonough reports A new venture is offering free help and…

Entrepreneur Natalie Butler opened Barre Balance in Liverpool in 2019 but when coronavirus forced its closure she took her classes online and gained a worldwide audience. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool fitness studio Barre Balance…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Jasmine Knutsen, a tanker carrying crude oil from Norway.Agent is GAC Services (UK). Feed Helgeland, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Victorine, a ro-ro…

New report from Think Tank Centre for Cities shows footfall recovering faster from the coronavirus lockdown in towns than in cities, with Birkenhead among the best performers. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead is seeing one of the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Egbert Wagenborg, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from Spain. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Astroprinter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John…

Liverpool-based creative agency Zut Media sees it new TV ad for betting giant Betfred screened on TV for the first time on Friday evening. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool multimedia agency Zut Media has created a new TV ad for…

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is asking the Government for £1.4bn to kickstart 'shovel-ready' projects that could help create more than 100,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region is asking the…

Latest Red Flag report from insolvency experts Begbies Traynor reveals a big jump in Merseyside businesses in 'significant financial distress' - with hospitality firms hardest hit. Tony McDonough reports More than 7,000 businesses in…