According to a major survey published today by Make UK and BDO, orders and output among manufacturers in the North West are recovering but says a no-deal Brexit would be disastrous. Tony McDonough reports North West manufacturers are…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Federal Sutton, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Enforcer, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is…

Maritime firms in the city region are being urged by Mersey Maritime to actively back the Maritime UK bid for £1bn from the Government for a decarbonisation drive to create 73,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Industry body Mersey…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is…

Liverpool hospitality health and safety specialist Foursquare Group has started compiling a list of restaurants, bars and shops that have passed its COVID-safe scheme. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool hospitality consultancy…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Susan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is John H Whitaker (Tankers). HMS…

Lorraine Pennington from Liverpool regularly sold her sandwiches to Bullen Healthcare but feared for her business when COVID-19 struck - but now she has a new role It’s not every day that you sell a sandwich to your next employer,…

As Merseyside sees new COVID-19 restrictions, data from Liverpool City Council reveals the devastating impact of the pandemic on the local economy with up to 15,000 jobs at risk. Tony McDonough reports New figures lay bare the…

Experienced business owner and manager, Mark Davenport has acquired Knowsley-based A Mini Crane Hire and has pledged a £1.5m investment into jobs and new equipment. Tony McDonough reports A national crane high company based in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Petroatlantic, a tankre carrying crude oil. Agent is Graypen. Alderbaran J, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Cameron, a supply/support vessel in for a crew…