Glassmaker Pilkington will shut down a St Helens furnace that has been operating since 1826 and will invest in another plant across town, saving 15,000 tonnes of carbon a year. Tony McDonough reports Glassmaker Pilkington is making a…

Liverpool law firm Provenio Litigation launches ‘vacation’ scheme for prospective trainee solicitors Provenio Litigation in Liverpool is launching a scheme to offer work experience to prospective trainee solicitors. Based in…

Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports will host a major two-day conference in the city in May that will discuss maritime freight networks and supply chains. Tony McDonough reports A major maritime conference is coming to Liverpool in…

Sir Michael Bibby, chairman of one of Liverpool’s oldest businesses, offers to create floating car park at Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Tony McDonough reports A floating car park could be created next to Everton…

With a rapidly-growing order book close to £300m Merseyside brake disc maker Surface Transforms is having to be patient on profits despite ‘exceptional’ 2022. Tony McDonough reports Carbon fibre brake disc maker Surface Transforms…

Liverpool IT services firm SysGroup reports 47% rise in revenues to £21.6m for the year to March 31. Tony McDonough reports IT services firm SysGroup is reporting a big rise in revenues despite a “challenging” economic backdrop. In…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Elbteam, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Admiral Day, a…

Liverpool video game development studio Skyhook Games recreates iconic British rail route for one of the world’s most popular railway simulator games. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool video game developer Skyhook Games has recreated…

Based in Birkenhead, The Hive Youth Zone offers a ‘lifeline’ to thousands of young people amid the cost-of-living crisis - and business leaders are being urged help with its £1m-a-year running costs. Tony McDonough reports Fundraiser…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Laurierborg, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Zeynep Ka, a tanker carrying molasses cane from Egypt. Agent is Graypen. Wilson Bremen, a…