Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Keith, a cargo vessel carrying containers from China. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Sara Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard…

Merseyside law firm Fletchers Solicitors appointed Alex Hatchman at its first-ever female CEO in 2020 but she has now left the business following a private equity takeover. Tony McDonough reports Just over a year after becoming the…

Emma Wilson, who spent four years at Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports, has joined industry body Mersey Maritime as a senior marketing and events executive. Tony McDonough reports   Industry body Mersey Maritime is stepping up its role as…

Latest BDO Rethinking the Economy survey of 500 leaders of medium-sized businesses reveals soaring costs will see many North West firms raise prices in 2022. Tony McDonough reports Firms across the North West are set to raise their…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nightingale Island, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Turkey. Agent is EMR Shipping. Torm Sara, a tanker carrying gas-to-liquid from Qatar. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Orasund,…

Based in Singapore, The Fragrance Group is already converting the former Municipal Buildings in Liverpool into a £40m hotel and it has now acquired a second city centre venue. Tony McDonough reports International property investor…

A Merseyside firm well established as an air conditioning specialist is now moving into low carbon heat pumps for homes after working with the University of Liverpool on new technology. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside air…

A £23m student development in Liverpool that collapsed into administration now has a new owner with leases returned to its investors. Tony McDonough reports A £23m student development in Liverpool that collapsed into administration…

Long in decline, Birkenhead has started out on what will be its biggest transformation since just after Second World War with new investments potentially worth up to £10bn. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead is to undergo its biggest…

With many people still having to work from home due to the pandemic a Liverpool city region hotel is offering an alternative space to help remote workers beat feelings of isolation. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool city region…