Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norman, a cargo vessel carrying magnesite from Greece. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard…

Across the six Liverpool city region local authority areas there was a 37.4% rise in people claiming Universal Credit to 137,234 between March 12 and April 9. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region has seen an “unprecedented”…

Liverpool's 30 James Street Hotel, which is owned by Signature Living, has admitted four breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations at Liverpool Crown Court. Tony McDonough reports Hotel operator Signature Living has been hit…

In a 'highly sophisticated' cyber attack hackers access email addresses, travel details and a small number of credit card details of easyJet customers. Tony McDonough reports Low-cost airline easyJet has fallen victim to a “highly…

Latest figures from accountancy firm BDO show total value of fraud in the UK has more than doubled from £746.3m to £1.7bn - with coronavirus offering a wealth of new opportunities. Tony McDonough reports Fraud in the North West…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bontrup Amsterdam, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wisby Atlantic, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea. Agent is…

Edge Worldwide, which transports consumer goods for retailers from ports across the world, says it is fed up with delays at southern ports and is switching to Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Global logistics firm Edge Worldwide is…

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, part of a wider £162m investment into NHS cancer services, will open its doors in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter this summer. Tony McDonough reports A multi-million pound centre offering world…

Low-cost carrier, which operates more than 30 routes out Liverpool John Lennon Airport, saw full-year profits soar 13% but is expecting a €200m hit in the coming weeks due to coronavirus. Tony McDonough reports Full-year profits at…

Northern Powerhouse Partnership, a powerful group of business and political leaders, has published five recommendations for how the Government can rebalance the economy. Tony McDonough reports Transport infrastructure, training,…