Chris Benson founded Benson Signs in Liverpool in 1969 and transformed it into a leading UK signmaker and a green energy pioneer - now he has decided to sell up. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s best-known small businesses…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Seychelles Pioneer, a ranker carrying gas oil. Agent is Graypen. Norwegian Dawn,  a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Cedar, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US.…

Everton FC majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri is close to a £400m sale of the club, according to media reports on Thursday evening. Tony McDonough reports Farhad Moshiri is close to selling Everton FC for around £400m to a US…

With a two-week strike at the Port of Liverpool still continuing union leaders have announced a further seven-day walkout in October. Tony McDonough reports Industrial unrest is spreading at the Port of Liverpool with union leaders…

Two Liverpool law firms, Hill Dickinson and DWF, have both made the top 30 for UK companies with the best family-friendly policies. Tony McDonough reports Both Hill Dickinson and DWF, based yards away from each other in Liverpool,…

As part of a £60m-plus investment into groundbreaking cancer treatments Nashville-based Pierian Biosciences is opening a laboratory in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A US biotech firm that develops groundbreaking cancer treatments…

Managing partner of Morecrofts Solicitors Alison Lobb is set to become the new chair of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has nominated Morecrofts Solicitors managing partner Alison Lobb to be the new chair…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   LMZ Ariel, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate and steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP Shipping. Green Sea, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua…

After a successful seven years in Liverpool supporting fledgling entrepreneurs, Business & IP Centre is expanding into Wirral. Tony McDonough reports A free support service for aspiring entrepreneurs is expanding to open a a new…

Delivery giant Yodel agrees deal to occupy a 161,900 sq ft warehouse in Liverpool city region and will create a an as yet unspecified number of new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Yodel Delivery Network has agreed a 15-year lease on a…