Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sunmi, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower oil from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Nord Virgo, a bulk carrier carrying soya from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.…

As it faces losses approaching £1bn amid the COVID-19 crisis, easyJet has raised a further £130.7m from the sale and leaseback of aircraft. Low cost airline easyJet has raised a further £130.7m from the sale and leaseback of aircraft…

With the help of Liverpool City Region Enterprise Hub via The Women's Organisation, Elsie Hayford is tackling injustices and inequities in healthcare in the UK and overseas. Tony McDonough reports Striking a balance between ‘making a…

Regeneration specialist AspinallVerdi opened a new office in Liverpool in autumn 2009 and has seen a big jump in annual revenues. Tony McDonough reports Property consultancy AspinallVerdi is reporting a 40% rise in annual revenues to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wec Van Eyck, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John Good Shipping. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is John H Whitaker (Tankers). Stena…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended furlough and self-employed support as we enter COVID-19 lockdown and one Mersey business leader is calling for extra infrastructure spending. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has…

Coffee shop and wine bar Ropes & Twines in Liverpool says it aims to 'spread some festive cheer' during the COVID-19 lockdown with its personalised hamper service. Tony McDonough reports Independent Liverpool coffee shop and wine…

Train operator Merseyrail is reducing services across its network from Monday, November 9, due to the new month-long COVID-19 lockdown. Tony McDonough reports Train operator Merseyrail has published a new timetable for the rest of…

Developer DMG (Irwell), will demolish existing buildings and create either 32 or 33 apartments with parking and associated infrastructure. Tony McDonough reports Planners in Halton have approved an application to demolish the…

In their latest Report on Jobs: North of England survey, KPMG and REC reveals weakening demand for permanent jobs among recruiters in the North West. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s jobs market is in a “precarious”…