Latest Red Flag survey from Begbies reveals 7,265 firms in Merseyside ended the first quarter of 2020 in 'significant distress' - with the worst still to come. Tony McDonough reports There could be as many as 10,000 Merseyside firms…

Called Gather, the community will offers DCT business leaders a space to unite, share insight and strengthen their strategies. Tony McDonough reports A new online community is being set up to offer support for Liverpool city region’s…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Spar Draco, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is GP Shipping.…

Over the past week industry body Mersey Maritime has sent out surveys to its several hundred members, to get a sense of how they were dealing with the lockdown. Tony McDonough reports More than 70% of businesses in Liverpool city…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is redirecting cash from existing funds in order to offer a lifeline to businesses stricken by the current economic emergency. Tony McDonough reports A £15m fund to support businesses and the…

Wild Thang says for every t-shirt sold it will either donate 50% of the purchase price to NHS charities or send a t-shirt to NHS staff on the front line of the coronavirus epidemic. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside brand marketing…

Siobhan Sweet, a pastry tutor at The City of Liverpool College, is producing online cookery lessons for her students during lockdown - and they have now gone worldwide. Tony McDonough reports When Liverpool-based catering tutor…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Pathfinder, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Astroprinter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John…

Altum HR operates in Liverpool, Warrington and Manchester and is offering free support to care homes struggling with the pressure of the coronavirus outbreak North West HR consultancy Altum HR is offering a free helpline for…

Businesses will be able to apply to either the Music Fund for grants or loans or the Film and TV Development Fund will provide investments of up to £25,000 per project. Tony McDonough reports Two funds totalling £400,000 are being…