Launched in 2015, Liverpool-based Parentapps has signed up more than 600 schools and is backed by former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool tech firm which is backed by former Tesco chief…

Under Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions Liverpool city region gyms were forced to close but Lancashire gyms can remain open despite the county now also being in Tier 3. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region political leaders are…

New £37m development in Merseyside will see Your Housing Group and ENGIE build 266 new homes on a brownfield site. Tony McDonough reports Your Housing Group (YHG) is about to start work on a £37m housing development in Kirkby. Main…

A £40m fund to support Liverpool city region hospitality businesses has been launched by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram - here are the details. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has released details…

Low-cost airline Ryanair, one of the biggest carriers at Liverpool Airport, is further cutting capacity from its winter schedule amid further COVID-19 restrictions across Europe. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair is to slash its winter…

Online retail sales have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and this has led to booming demand in the North West logistics sector. Tony McDonough reports A boom in internet shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed demand for…

Essar Oil UK operates one of the biggest oil refineries in the UK at Stanlow on the banks of the Mersey and has secured a new petrol deal with ASDA. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region fuel giant Essar Oil UK has secured a…

Sectors including health and social care, warehousing and logistics are still hiring and there is also demand for customer services roles, according to Jobcentre Plus Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Jobcentre Plus in Merseyside…

Teams employed by Hill Dickinson in Liverpool, Manchester, London and Hong Kong pushed more than 80 transactions across the line during the first half of 2020. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson says its…

Later this week Mersey Maritime and Wirral Waters Peel L&P will announce a definite go-ahead for the projest that will create 4,000 jobs in Birkenhead's docklands. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region business leaders…