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…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European…

Amid soaring cases of COVID-19 across England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has repeated his call for…

Later this month Stena Line will introduce Stena Embla onto its Birkenhead to Belfast route, adding 20% extra freight capacity. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line will increase freight capacity by 20% on its Birkenhead to Belfast…

New survey reveals the more than half of SMEs in the North West remain committed to becoming more sustainable in 2021 despite the COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in Merseyside and across the North West are…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Kruckau, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Ireland and…

Acting Liverpool Mayor Wendy Simon, cabinet colleague Paul Brant and director of public health Matt Ashton say action is needed to prevent a COVID-19 'catastrophe' in the city. Tony McDonough reports Political and public health…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Team Falcon, a tanker carrying molasses. Agent is Graypen. Encounter, a container vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. JSP Rover, a a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wec Van Eyck, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John Good Shipping. Swami, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Endeavor, a…

Renewable energy specialist Statkraft is embarking on a major project for National Grid in Liverpool and is appealing for local suppliers to come forward. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region firms are being invited to apply…