Latest North West analysis from NatWest showed a big fall in business activity in January leading to job losses as the new COVID-19 lockdown was imposed. Tony McDonough reports Firms across the North West reported plunging levels of…

Entrepreneur will turn his dream of building a waste-to-energy green power plant in Ellesmere Port into reality after securing £14m backing from a Dutch investor. Tony McDonough reports A £14m energy plant that will convert organic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Kongsfjell, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Lithuania. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Arklow Freedom, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Based in Liverpool, author and social entrepreneur Natalie Reeves Billing has been highly productive over the past year - and she isn't finished yet. Emma Hill reports Liverpool author and social entrepreneur Natalie Reeves Billing…

As part of its commitment to supporting women in business and construction, Merseyside restoration specialist The Forshaw Group is offering apprenticeships to five of its team. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside building restoration…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada.…

A new business survey from one Liverpool city region chamber of commerce reveals grim statistics on jobs, cashflow and investment. Tony McDonough reports Firms in one Liverpool city region borough say cashflow and employment levels…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Elbstrom, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Susan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. ND Aristeia,…

Based in Liverpool, DAM Health UK operates COVID-19 testing clinics in Liverpool and Manchester, southern Spain and is also opening a centre in Birmingham. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool private healthcare firm DAM Health UK is to…

Two Liverpool care homes were facing closure after the private operator said they were no longer viable - but now another company has stepped in to save them. Tony McDonough reports A new operator is to take control of two Liverpool…