Start-up tech firms in Liverpool city region could get access to a Silicon Valley-based accelerator support programme. Tony McDonough reports Tech entrepreneurs in Liverpool city region could get access to a business support…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spanaco Progress, a cargo vessel carrying ureas from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

A new Liverpool fashion brand is joining the ‘slow fashion’ movement promising ‘ethically-sourced organic fabrics’. Tony McDonough reports Stylist Rachel Evans and experienced fashion consultant Joanne Watkinson have joined forces…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Allegro, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is Containerships…

There will be local elections in five out of six councils in Liverpool city region in May and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging candidates to show their support for small businesses. Tony McDonough reports Candidates…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Diamond, a container vessel coming from and returning to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to…

Brothers Simon and Bobby Arora took over Liverpool retailer B&M in 2005 when it had just 20 stores and have transformed it into a £5bn high street powerhouse - now Simon is to step down. Tony McDonough reports Simon Arora is to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cemi, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Orko, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Ottoman Courtesy,…

One of the UK’s top 25 law firms Irwin Mitchell is setting up its first office in Liverpool in the next few weeks. Tony McDonough reports Leading UK law firm Irwin Mitchell is setting up its first Liverpool office in the next few…

PR and marketing agency Agent has appointed a new head of partnerships to its Liverpool-based team Liverpool PR and marketing agency Agent has appointed Jen Whyley to lead the firm’s partnerships team. She joins the agency as head of…