Following the publication of his £9bn Building Back Better plan, Steve Rotheram has now put in a submission to the Government to secure funds to help the city region recover from the COVID-19 crisis City Region Metro Mayor Steve…

Despite tourism and hospitality businesses in Liverpool city region enduring their worst trading period in living memory, the 2020 awards will go ahead and the shortlist has been revealed. Tony McDonough reports This year’s Liverpool…

Made Smarter is the UK national industrial digitalisation movement to drive productivity and growth of manufacturing industries and put the UK at the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution Seven Liverpool city region…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Med Pakize, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Stolt Osprey, a tanker carrying urea from the Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Cwind Endeavour, a wind turbine…

In the House of Commons on Thursday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled new COVID-19 support measures for businesses - but will it be enough? Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new package of COVID-19 support…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new raft of measures to support UK businesses through the winter as the number of COVID-19 cases again begins to rise. Here is an at-a-glance guide to the new proposals: Job support scheme Under…

In recent weeks Everton has submitted amended plans for its £500m stadium at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool and they are now asking for your views. Tony McDonough reports A new public consultation on Everton FC’s proposed £500m…

Opened in Liverpool in 2011 The Climbing Hangar now operates across five sites and has secured a £496,000 loan from a fund set up by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool indoor climbing attraction, The…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Merle, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Greece. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

Victorian Plumbing is looking to increase its headcount by 20% with a focus on logistics and customer service roles as sales soar due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing is…