Liverpool city region law firm Fletchers Group, a UK leader in medical negligence, has appointed a new chief commercial officer as it looks to embark on an aggressive expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Southport-based law firm…

£15m project to transform Allerton Manor Golf Club hit a snag in December when planners rejected hotel plans but the creation of a new 18-hole championship golf course is back on track. Tony McDonough reports Golf and leisure…

A new pop-up outlet in Liverpool ONE run by MerseyMade will sell the work of local artists and artisans from across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is hosting a new pop-up outlet to showcase independent…

£5m will be invested into Liverpool city centre if traders vote to renew the Retail & Leisure BID for a fifth term this spring. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is seeking a fifth term for its Retail & Leisure BID…

Low-cost airline easyJet on course to return to profit in 2023 after suffering losses of more than £2bn during the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Low-cost airline easyJet is on course to make its first full-year profit in three…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Willy, a tanker carrying fatty acid methyl ester. Agent is Graypen.…

More than 9,000 Merseyside firms in ‘significant financial distress’ in final quarter of 2022, reveals Begbies Traynor - up year-on-year but slightly down on the previous quarter. Tony McDonough reports More than 9,000 Merseyside…

A family lawyer who left MSB Solicitors in Liverpool to work for a national law firm has returned to the practice to join its leadership team Family lawyer John Owens has returned to MSB Solicitors to join its leadership team. John…

A £20m Liverpool city region low-interest business loan fund invites new applications with only £4.6m having been invested so far. Tony McDonough reports A £20m business fund set up in 2020 by Liverpool city region Metro Mayor Steve…

IT services firm Techedia opens its new £1m office in Southport town centre with new jobs in the pipeline. Andrew Brown reports In a boost for Southport’s growing digital sector, IT services firm Techedia has opened its new office in…