Data from the latest Lloyds Bank PMI report says a rise in new orders means companies need more people but adds that higher input prices are pushing up costs. Tony McDonough reports Firms across the North West are continuing to hire…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. Torill Knutsen, a tanker carrying crude oils from Norway. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping.…

Developer Chancerygate has secured planning consent for Mersey Reach, a 212,000 sq ft development at Dunningsbridge Road with a 36,000 sq ft pre-let already signed up. Tony McDonough reports Hundreds of jobs could be created at a new…

Study by Barclays Business Banking shows 34% of kids aged eight to 16 in the North West would like to run their own businesses in areas such as app development and video games. Tony McDonough reports One-third of schoolchildren in…

Both Liverpool & Sefton and St Helens chambers of commerce have a strong record of delivery of apprenticeships in their respective area and believe this deal will strengthen the offer Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Leeni, a chemical tanker carrying soya bean oil from the Netherlands. Agents is Graypen. Endeavor, a container vessel coming from Spain. Agent is MacAndrews & Co. Atlantic…

ITV's political editor waived his normal substantial speaking fee to address the Liverpool Professionals Dinner with the event raising money for lung cancer research - a subject close to his heart. Tony McDonough reports We are…

Two people were seriously hurt and 31 injured in the suspected gas blast at New Ferry, Wirral, on March 25, with several buildings destroyed and a regeneration plan is currently being drawn up Liverpool city region’s political…