This week the Institute of Export & International Trade will hold a conference in Liverpool which will coincide with the launch of a £5m fund to help small firms start exporting. Tony McDonough reports A new £5m fund to support…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   YM Neptune, a tanker carrying linear alkylbenzene paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Aasnes, an aggregates carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. …

Decarbonisation and the race to combat climate change is now 'our biggest challenge', a senior civil servant tells maritime industry leaders in Liverpool, but adds 'Government alone cannot solve this problem'. Tony McDonough reports …

  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Atlantic Sky, a container…

Liverpool steakhouse Gaucho is inviting NHS workers to ‘eat for free’ one day next week to celebrate 75 years of the National Health Service. Tony McDonough reports NHS workers will be able to eat for free at a Liverpool steakhouse…

Polish international automotive parts and components supplier AS-PL opens new operation in Liverpool - its first regional base in the UK. Tony McDonough reports A Polish business that supplies automotive parts and components to…

Since 1933 Liverpool John Lennon Airport has welcomed millions of passengers, from The Beatles to Mother Teresa, and this weekend celebrated its 90th birthday. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) held a number…

Liverpool city region hotel and bar business Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group wins contract to run new £12.6 leisure venue. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside-based Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group has secured a contract to operate…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Advantage Award, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is GAC Services (UK). BBC Zarate, a cargo vessel carrying maize in bulk from Argentina. Agent is Normac Shipping. Star Glory, a…

Starting on Saturday, July 1, and lasting six weeks, Merseyrail reveals details of disruption to Kirkby Line during work around the new Headbolt Lane station. Tony McDonough reports Passengers on Merseyrail’s Kirkby line will face…