Businesses in Liverpool city region and across the North West remain upbeat about their prospects despite rising energy costs and the cost of living squeeze, new data shows. Tony McDonough reports North West business confidence edged…

Developer Anwyl Partnerships, which has a number of live schemes in Liverpool city region, has appointed Sam Oliver as its new land director Anwyl Partnerships, which is delivering a number of Liverpool city region property schemes,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Alfa Alandia, a cargo vessel carrying crude oil from Algeria. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Viking Venus, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a…

Oil giant Essar Oil UK, which operates the giant Stanlow refinery close to the Mersey, is looking to raise more cash after auditors warned about the company’s financial health. Tony McDonough reports Essar Oil UK (EOUK) is seeking a…

A Liverpool city region healthcare tech firm could save the NHS up to £247m a year through prevention of needlestick injuries and cutting down single-use plastic. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region healthcare technology…

Logistics specialist Maritime Transport is to more than double the size of its transport depot at the Port of Liverpool in a multi-million pound expansion. Tony McDonough reports A leading UK logistics specialist is to more than…

Mark Bousfield, director of development at Liverpool City Council, will leave his post in June giving the city less than three months to fill a key strategic role. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has less than three…

After losing their jobs due to the pandemic Merseyside dads Ben Hatfield and Chris Rice have launched an ‘ethical’ baby wear business inspired by their love of music. Tony McDonough reports Childhood friends Ben Hatfield and Chris…

From its basement kitchen in Liverpool city centre, Table produces chocolate ‘from bean to bar’ and is launching new bars and eggs in time for Easter. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool luxury chocolate maker Table is launching our…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celina, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. …