Liverpool independent financial advisor Smith Law & Shepherds is being acquired by Markland Hill Wealth in a deal that will see £250m of assets under management. Tony McDonough reports North West financial advisor firm Markland…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spanaco Loyalty, a cargo vessel carrying AFS wheat from Germany. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Moseltal, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Birkenhead to Belfast ferry operator Stena Line says it has had a ‘huge’ response to its campaign to hire 60 new recruits for its Irish Sea operations. Tony McDonough reports Ferry operator Stena Line says it has received more than…

As part of the Liverpool city region Good Business Festival, Wirral will host a free two-day event in March which will look at how businesses can realise their net zero carbon ambitions. Tony McDonough reports Wirral businesses will…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Jade, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Drait, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Pavo J, a…

Small businesses across Liverpool city region have had to innovate to survive during the pandemic - three firms in Knowsley tell their stories. Tony McDonough reports Small businesses across the UK have had to show remarkable…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tyana, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from Uruguay. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic…

Law firm High Street Solicitors has relocated its Liverpool city centre headquarters and is holding a recruitment evening to fill 80 new vacancies. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm High Street Solicitors is creating 80 new…

With work on its new £500m stadium in Liverpool docklands well under way, Everton FC is teaming up with ‘venue specialists’ Forward Associates to create ‘exceptional fan experiences’. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has tasked an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Energy, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. NS Champion, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is Graypen. Wec Van Ruysdael, a…