Latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking shows confidence among the region’s firms fell six points during June to -31% Business confidence across Merseyside and the North West continued to fall in June, despite…

Planemaker Airbus says the fallout from the coronavirus crisis means it has to cut 15,000 jobs globally, with 1,700 to go from its two UK factories in Deeside and Bristol. Tony McDonough reports Planemaker Airbus is to cut 1,700 jobs…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Glorious Kauri, a bulk carrier carrying steel pipes and tubes from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP Shipping. Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

Administrators say Signature Living Hotel Ltd, the largest of 60 different companies which form the wider Signature Living Group, was likely to be dissolved. Tony McDonough reports Creditors of hotel company Signature Living Hotel…

Merseyside digital equipment maker Evoke Creative has developed the kiosk which can check visitors' temperature as they enter premises, providing a guard against COVID-19. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside manufacturer of digital…

Liverpool property firm Sutton Kersh is getting ready to live-stream its second online property auction after the first raised £7m and attracted a UK-wide audience. Tony McDonough reports Sutton Kersh is getting ready to host its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ise Princess, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Floriana, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Norbank, a…

Founded in Liverpool by Ruth Hartnoll, digital and creative agency J&R has rebranded as Matchstick Creative Liverpool-based digital agency J&R has rebranded as Matchstick Creative.  Prior to the rebrand, Matchstick Creative…

Developer Network Space say it has secured a 10-year deal with an 'e-commerce' giant for a 35,200 sq ft warehouse at a Merseyside industrial park. Tony McDonough reports And online retail giant is creating new jobs at its latest …

Originally built in 1575, the Grade II-listed stately home was occupied by the aristocratic Molyneux family until 1972, and now needs £650,000 of urgent repair works. Tony McDonough reports Senior Liverpool politicians are being…