More people in Liverpool have started their own business through the New Enterprise Allowance scheme than in any other local authority area in the North West. Tony McDonough reports Almost 10,000 would-be entrepreneurs in the…

Tolls for Mersey Tunnels and Council Tax levies for Liverpool city region-wide services are to be frozen but Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram warns Government will need to step up. Tony McDonough reports Council Tax payers across Liverpool…

Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO of Mersey Maritime, says we could be just two to three months away from a return to normality and praised Liverpool city region's business eco-system. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool city region’s…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Germany. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Vos Pathfinder, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent…

Leaders of Unite say the £38bn merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group should lead to the Vauxhall plant at Ellesmere Port being given a new electric model. Tony McDonough reports Union leaders say the £38bn merger between Fiat…

Liverpool social enterprise, The Women’s Organisation, is organising Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic, as part of the Liverpool city region Enterprise Hub programme. Tony McDonough reports A free virtual events aimed…

Low-cost airline Ryanair sees December passenger numbers plunge 83% believes it will emerge from the pandemic stronger than its rivals. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair saw passenger numbers plummet 83% to just 1.9m in December,…

Operating one of the biggest oil refineries in the UK on the banks of the Mersey, Essar Oil (UK) has appointed experiences operator Stephen McCaffrey as its new chief financial officer. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

Based in Knowsley, Surface Transforms manufactures carbon ceramic brake discs for high performance cars and has signed two 'game-changing' deals. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brakes manufacturer Surface Transforms says 2020 was a…

On Monday evening Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new COVID-19 lockdown for England and now Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to offer new support for retail and hospitality. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has…