Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is Borchard Lines. Performer, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading…

Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) agrees to sponsor category for Merseyside Women of the Year awards as nominations open. Tony McDonough reports Nominations are now open for the Merseyside Women of the Year awards (MWOTY) 2024…

Law firm DWF announces new managing partners for its Liverpool and Leeds offices. Tony McDonough reports Law firm DWF has unveiled Julie Simms as the new managing partner at its Liverpool office. Julie takes over as managing partner…

Sports retailer Sports Direct acquires Grade II-listed former Marks & Spencer store in Liverpool and will transform it into a 103,000 sq ft retail outlet and health club. Tony McDonough reports National sports retailer Sports…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird sees revenues surge 30% to £122.7m and returns to profit after enduring ‘some of the most challenging times in its history' when it lost millions on RRS Sir David Attenborough. Tony McDonough reports…

Low cost airline easyJet says Israel / Hamas conflict in the Middle East has cost it £40m in lost revenues so far. Tony McDonough reports Conflict in the Middle East has cost easyJet £40m in lost revenues so far. In a trading update…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from Spain. Agent is Kestrel Liner Agencies. Soda Phoenix, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Meghna…

Modular homes developer Starship raises necessary finance to proceed with £4m Egerton Village scheme at Wirral Waters. Tony McDonough reports Modular builder Starship will press ahead with plans to build the £4m Egerton Village at…

Exchange Chambers in Liverpool appoints leading King’s Counsel as its new head of chambers. Tony McDonough reports Leading King’s Counsel (KC) Will Waldron is named as the new head of chambers at Exchange Chambers. Will takes on the…

Merseyside digital kiosk and sign manufacturer Evoke reports 37% surge in revenues to almost £24m in a ‘challenging year’ just weeks after securing a fresh £3.3m investment. Tony McDonough reports Wirral manufacturer Evoke Creative…