Applications are now being invited for the Liverpool City Region Capital Grant Fund which offers grants to SMEs of up to £75,000 for growth, technology, or decarbonisation projects. Tony McDonough reports Business in Liverpool city…

A business hub in Warrington that provides space for SMEs has signed up six new tenants for more than 7,000 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Six new tenants have signed up to take more than 7,000 sq ft of space at a Warrington hub for…

In a £100,000 pilot scheme, a Liverpool city region council has installed more than 40 vehicle charging points which will be free to use for the first 12 months. Tony McDonough reports A new pilot scheme has seen more than 40…

A Liverpool firm has filed a patent for a 'game-changer' novel technology that enables lateral flow tests, currently used for COVID-19 testing, to detect a range of other diseases. Tony McDonough reports  Lateral flow tests (LFTs)…

Public relations agency Influential has acquired Young Bright and Grey for an undisclosed sum creating an enlarged business with a headcount of 27 in Liverpool and Manchester. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s best-known…

Chief executive of The Women’s Organisation in Liverpool, Maggie O’Carroll, says the end of furlough and the cut to Universal Credit will push thousands of women onto the cliff edge. Tony McDonough reports Women in Liverpool city…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Valentine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Ostborg, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Anthem…

A charity based in Liverpool, The Big Help Project, is is providing safe, affordable housing for thousands of vulnerable people across England with a innovative investment model. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool-based project is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Northsea Rational, a tanker carrying aqueous urea solution from France. Agent is Graypen. Maria Elise, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Sky…

Now more than 20 years old, Liverpool training business Sysco has mirrored the economic rebirth of the city with a story of growth. Tony McDonough reports Training venture Sysco Business Skills Academy started out in 1989 which was…