According to Lloyds Bank’s latest Business Digital Index, businesses have stepped up their protection against cyber threats - but huge skills gaps remain. Tony McDonough reports Firms in Merseyside and across the North West remain…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Black Watch, a cruise vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Germany. Agent is GAC Shipping (UK). Vinga Safir, a tanker carrying fuel oil. Agent is Denholm Port Services.…

Knowsley Council is pushing ahead with a redevelopment scheme that will create 500 jobs and the City Region Combined Authority is now chipping in. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is backing the regeneration…

Based at Liverpool Science Park, Elephant Digital now has a global reach and has secured the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund cash via MSIF. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool creative agency Elephant Digital has secured a £50,000…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Taagborg,  cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. MBC Daisy, a bulk carrier carrying urea from Algeria. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Cemlyn Bay,…

This latest award was voted for by Airlines UK, a trade organisation that represents UK airlines and awarded to LJLA in recognition of the improvement in passenger experience. For the second time within a week, Liverpool John Lennon…

Developer Ion has secured the letting with the company which joins hotel operator Premier Inn, student accommodation provider The Lantern and value retailer Lidl. Tony McDonough reports Pub operator Greene King has signed up to take…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning…

Located in Paradise Street, within the Liverpool One estate, the ‘dog-friendly’ bank is set to create 25 jobs and was due to open this week. Tony McDonough reports Metro Bank has postponed the launch of its Liverpool branch which was…

Continuing delays to the delivery of Boeing 737 Max aircraft means the Irish low-cost carrier will have to cut capacity from its summer 2020 schedule. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair is cutting its annual passengers numbers forecast…