Latest North West Business Activity Index from NatWest reveals a rise in business activity in September but also warns of further job losses. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in Merseyside and across the North West showed strong…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celtic Forester, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). CLI Pride, a cargo vessel sailing to Canada. Agent is John Good Shipping. Astroprinter, …

More than 450,000 employees were furloughed in the North West during the COVID-19 lockdown and now HMRC is cracking down on incorrect claims. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside and North West firms who may have wrongly claimed support…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and its industry partners will build or retrofit more than 16,000 homes as part of its drive to slash carbon emissions. Tony McDonough reports More than 16,000 Liverpool city region homes will…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. CEG Orbit, a cargo vessel carrying wheat. Agent is Normac…

Based in Liverpool, Legacie Developments has delivered a number of residential projects in the city and has now returned £5m to its investors in what it calls a 'major milestone'. Tony McDonough reports Legacie Developments has…

Based in Liverpool and London, Green Bell Packaging has clients across the world and says the new mailing bags look and feel like regular plastic but will degrade naturally. Tony McDonough reports Plastic-free packaging firm Green…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Medi Atlantico, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is offering a new furlough scheme and cash grants to support businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns - but northern leaders say it is not enough. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled new…

In an open letter to Merseyside businesses, Liverpool Hospitality Association is asking them to buy hospitality vouchers for staff this Christmas to support bars, restaurants and hotels. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region…