New study from NatWest shows business activity in the North West is continuing to fall but at a slower rate than previously, offering signs of ‘stability’. Tony McDonough reports Business activity in the North West is continuing to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sider King, a cargo vessel carrying pumice powder from Greece. Agent is Dan Shipping & Chartering. Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA…

Law firm Primas Law which operates out of Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire and London, appoints new commercial partner to supports its growth plans Corporate law firm Primas Law has hired Nikki Knappett as its new commercial partner.…

Padel tennis is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and a Liverpool dock will see the installation of the UK’s first floating padel courts. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is to be home to the UK’s first floating padel…

A new bank aimed at retail and small business customers will open 60 North West branches, including 12 in Liverpool city region, in a multi-million pound investment. Tony McDonough reports A new bank being set up in the North West of…

Wirral manufacturer and installer of digital kiosks and signs, Evoke Creative, reports 30.1% rise in revenues to £31.1m and a growing footprint in North America. Tony McDonough reports Evoke Creative is seeing growing demand for its…

A former biofuels site next to the River Mersey and close to Bromborough Dock in Wirral will become a new housing development comprising 975 homes. Tony McDonough reports A former biofuels site close to Bromborough Dock and Port…

A Northern Powerhouse Investment fund, jointly managed by River Capital in Liverpool, has invested £1.4m in 23 businesses since its launch a year ago. Tony McDonough reports An SME investment fund managed by River Capital in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mykonos Seas, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. MSC Kayla, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is MSC. Alexander B,…

Fixing and reopening the historic Victorian Southport Pier will cost an estimated £13m but a crucial change in its status could open the door to raising the necessary funds. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pier has taken another step…