Will Waldron QC, from Exchange Chambers in Liverpool secured a £9.25m for a claimant who suffered a “catastrophic” brain injury in a road accident. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool barrister has secured a £9.25m settlement for a…

A global shortage of semiconductor chips has hit sales and led to a pre-tax quarterly loss of £302m at Jaguar Land Rover, although forward orders for its vehicles remain strong. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ekaterina, a bulk carrier carrying pumice powder from Greece. Agent is Dan Shipping & Chartering. Explorer Africa, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is…

Peepl is a new venture set up by Liverpool digital entrepreneur Leon Rossiter and has secured £700,000 from the Metro Mayor to take on the food delivery giants in the city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital entrepreneur…

As he leads a delegation to the COP26 climate change summit, Mersey Maritime CEO Chris Shirling-Rooke-Rooke says firms that don't embrace sustainability will be bypassed by investors. Tony McDonough reports  Businesses will be left…

New figures show FW Capital and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund have helped Liverpool city region SMEs secure more than £20m in investment. Tony McDonough reports More than £20m has been invested into Liverpool city region…

A new report from Bruntwood SciTech says the North West’s science and technology sectors could create 47,000 new jobs by 2050 due to the net zero carbon push. Tony McDonough reports A transition to net zero carbon industries could…

Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor says there has been a 15% fall in Liverpool city region firms in distress but warns there are still tough times ahead for many businesses. Tony McDonough reports Firms across Liverpool city…

Six members of the Liverpool-headquartered bulk liquid storage company UM Terminals joined a Dragon Boat Spectacular in Belfast to raise money for the British Heart Foundation A team from UM Terminals helped to raise more than…

Low-cost airline Ryanair has reduced its losses as it recovers from the pandemic and says airports across Europe, including Liverpool, will benefit from a major five-year expansion drive. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair says its…