George Roberts NW saw orders fall during the coronavirus lockdown and has now secured a critical Government-backed loan via Barclays to boost cashflow. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool scaffolding firm George Roberts NW has secured a…

Included on the NatWest SE100 Index is The Women's Organisation, First Ark Social Invest, the Furniture Resource Centre and co-operative bakery Homebaked. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based The Women’s Organisation is one of…

Indian seafarer Nishanth Sadaram lost touch with his family thousands of miles away after his phone was damaged and couldn't leave his ship in Liverpool due to the coronavirus. Tony McDonough reports Two Merseyside maritime…

Rail operator Merseyrail says it will offer more trains from Monday, May 18, but says they are for essential journeys only. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail will begin to increase the frequency and number of services from Monday,…

Birkenhead-based Heap & Partners dates back to 1866 and has unveiled new specialist components to be used in oil and gas and life science projects around the world. Tony McDonough reports Specialist Wirral manufacturer Heap &…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Pathfinder, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Owner and operator of sites such at Liverpool city region’s Sci-Tech Daresbury has published new coronavirus guide for all of its tenants One of the North’s biggest providers of business space has implemented a new set of safety…

Organica, which produces a wide range of biodegradable and non-hazardous cleaning products, agrees deal with Glenbrook for 22,505 sq ft industrial unit Property development and investment company Glenbrook has signed up Organica UK…

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson unveils £2m plan for cycles lanes on major routes in and out of the city as we slowly emerge from the coronavirus lockdown. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is to create 100km of pop-up cycle lanes on…

Addressing members of Mersey Maritime online, British Ports Association CEO, Richard Ballantyne, called for the Government to be more 'ambitious' in its freeports plan. Tony McDonough reports A ports industry leader is leading the…