October sees return of the Merseyside Independent Business Awards after a two-year gap due to the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Nominations are now open for the Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIBs) which return in October…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Pan Ivy, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Japan. Agent is GP Shipping. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

Chief executive of listed Liverpool IT services firm SysGroup predicts strong growth despite effects of pandemic hitting annual revenues. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool IT and cloud services business SysGroup is reporting a 19%…

Developer Legacie takes on student living scheme at former Odeon cinema in Liverpool that has been beset with delays since its start in 2014. Tony McDonough reports Developer Elliot Group has sold its Paramount student living scheme…

Low-cost airline easyJet will cut more flights in the coming weeks as it struggles to meet surging demand. Tony McDonough reports Passengers face more delays and cancellations over the next few weeks, low-cost airline easyJet is…

Merseyside affordable housing builder and provider The Sovini Group is seeking sub-contractors to work on the construction of 1,000 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing builder and provider The Sovini Group is…

Award-winning social enterprise The Women’s Organisation is expanding its Liverpool team as it looks to support and empower more women. Jennie Lewis reports Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation is expanding its team…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Cormorant, a tanker carrying urea from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Rolldock Sun, a heavy load carrier coming from Thailand. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Alfa Baltica,…

Alison Blackler, founder of 2minds in Wirral, on why it is so important for you and your team to develop ‘softer’ communication skills In a world where recruitment and the retention of good people is harder than ever, it pays to…

Working from home has both fans and critics but Liverpool law firm Morecrofts says the cultural shift towards flexible working has boosted its productivity. Tony McDonough reports Working from home and flexible working have become…