Merseyside employment law solicitor Lindsey Knowles explains how a recent case demonstrated the legal pitfalls of the annual office party for employers In the next few weeks the Christmas party season will get into full swing and…

New analysis from accountancy firm KPMG also reveals women and part-time workers are much more likely to be poorly paid. Tony McDonough reports More than 650,000 workers in the North West - 23% of the workforce - are earning less…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Chios Star, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from the Netherlands. Agent is Yorkshire Shipping. Arklow Ruler, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal - non ferrous from…

Chris Shirling-Rooke, chief executive of industry body Mersey Maritime, has returned from a high-level trade delegation to New York. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region could benefit by more than £500m in extra trade and…

Organised by The Women’s Organisation, the event honoured some of the best female entrepreneurs in the Liverpool city region Twelve of the Liverpool city region’s best and brightest female-led businesses were presented with awards…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Polarstar, a bulk carrier carrying maize in bulk from Ukraine. Agent is Quality Freight (UK). Aasli, a cargi vessel carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. European…

Liverpool Cathedral will play host to the 2019 ceremony on Thursday, May 16, and there will be 17 award categories celebrating the best of the city region visitor economy Entries are now open for the Liverpool City Region Tourism…

Wirral transformational coach, Alison Blackler of 2minds, on how there is a fine line between good-natured humour at work and causing offence Workplace ‘banter’ is a part of everyday life that can have a positive effect on bonding…

Kick-starting with a free winter concert on Sunday, December 2, the Palm House will play host to various other festive-themed musicals, merry tea dances and jovial parties throughout the month Sefton Park Palm House is to transform…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Thamesborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping/Backhouse Bloore. Echion, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…