Senior executives at the manufacturers’ organisation, Make UK, echo the chief executive of the Road Haulage Association in saying many UK firms are in a battle for survival. Tony McDonough reports Manufacturing output in the UK is…

Law firm Brabners and insurance brokerage Gallagher have both announced new appointments to their teams. Liverpool law firm Brabners has appointed a new partner to its pensions team which has seen fee income rise by 85% in the past…

Achaeological investigation at Peel L&P’s multi-billion pound Wirral Waters development uncovers 19th century iron, lead and copper works. Tony McDonough reports An archaeological investigation at Peel L&P’s multi-billion…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Prospect, a cargo vessel carrying tissue paper from Portugal. Agent is Jenkins Shipping. Phantom, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading Logistics. WL…

Mersey Maritime is co-hosting the virtual global trade summit with Western Union and Maritime UK, which will feature trade minister Graham Stuart, and you can submit questions. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in the Liverpool city…

Baltic Creative CIC managing director Mark Lawler says its facilities in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle will see a 'soft reopening' in June and said its tenants had shown remarkable resilience. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s digital…

Property consultancy CBRE is introducing staff back into its Liverpool and Manchester bases in a phased approach and in accordance with Government guidance. Tony McDonough reports Global property consultancy CBRE has reopened its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Neuburg, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Propontis, a tanker carrying crude oil from Canada. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…

A phased expansion of Mersey Ferries services will take place in early June but Merseytravel is still urging people to only travel when necessary and to maintain social distancing. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Ferries is offering…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Helga, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Celtic Voyager, a cargo vessel carrying aggregates from Spain. Agent is Sanders Stevens. Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying…