Confidence in the economy is rising among North West businesses, new data shows, with  almost 60% of firms planning to take on new staff. Tony McDonough reports Latest Business Barometer from banking giant Lloyds shows a rise in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

A Liverpool legal costs specialist is merging with a Carlisle-based outfit to form a combined £3m-turnover business with a plan to expand further. Tony McDonough reports Two legal cost firms are merging to form a combined business…

One of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, Chester Zoo is reporting a rise in annual revenues to a record £63.1m and a return to surplus after reporting a deficit last year. Tony McDonough reports Rising visitors numbers and…

Liverpool IT specialist Halcyon is continuing its growth trajectory with new clients and contract renewals totalling £600,000 since January. Tony McDonough reports IT entrepreneur James Hamilton remains on track to see his Liverpool…

One year on from a management buyout North West accountancy firm JS is reporting an 11.5% rise in turnover to £6.8m with plans for a new Liverpool office. Tony McDonough reports North West-based accountancy and advisory firm, JS, is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Seven Seas Grandeur, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

For more than two centuries St Helens has been a global hub for glass manufacturing and in the last few days has, literally, lit two new glassmaking flames that will hopefully burn long into the future. Tony McDonough reports This…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line. Alinda, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nava Dionyssos, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Alfa Alandia, a tanker carrying crude oil from Algeria. Agent is GAC Services…