Business

1.3 million passengers make it a record May to remember with Birmingham Airport

2026-06-15T21:51:57+01:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is soaring into the summer season after welcoming more than 1.3 million passengers in May, a 3.2% increase on the previous year and a record month.

Historic law firm Sydney Mitchell appoints new partner

2026-06-15T21:45:09+01:00

Commercial property law expert Ben Lyons has joined Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell as a partner.

Sales target for UK electric car set to be reduced

2026-06-14T20:27:08+01:00

The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs).

‘People first’ approach sees S&R Construction take Large Employer title at ‘Best Places to Work Awards’

2026-06-13T19:38:38+01:00

A Kingswinford-based firm’s drive to change the face of the construction sector ‘by putting people first’ has claimed a major regional honour.

2026 World Cup becomes most expensive in history as dynamic pricing fuels soaring fares

2026-06-12T23:49:17+01:00

The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup is making history across North America, but soccer fans are facing a harsh reality as ticket prices skyrocket to unprecedented heights.

Review into access to banking services begins

2026-06-09T17:29:48+01:00

Communities, businesses and organisations have just been invited to share their views on accessing face-to-face banking services, as the independent review launches a Call for Evidence.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans

2026-06-09T17:25:59+01:00

Three years after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Riyadh Air (RX), the airline has taken delivery of its first three custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. RX is now ready for take-off.

Property firm Johnson Fellows strengthens its management team

2026-06-08T18:24:06+01:00

Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has grown its property management team as the city centre firm continues to go from strength to strength.

GXO appoints Roberto Pascual as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal

2026-06-07T20:02:42+01:00

GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Roberto Pascual as Managing Director of GXO in Spain and Portugal.

CJK and Coolmine launch new opportunity fund supporting pathways back to work

2026-06-06T21:49:58+01:00

CJK and Coolmine Therapeutic Community have announced the launch of the ‘Powering Recovery: CJK Opportunity Fund’, a new initiative designed to support people rebuilding their lives after addiction through education, training and employment opportunities.

Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action

2026-06-06T21:44:54+01:00

More than three quarters (77%) of UK manufacturing leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than meaningful action, according to new research released on World Environment Day.

XTransfer and Societe Generale partner to streamline cross-border payments for global trade transactions

2026-06-06T21:39:04+01:00

XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Societe Generale, a leading European bank in transaction banking, announced having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, to enhance cross-border payment infrastructure and develop integrated financial solutions to support international trade flows.

Solihull Chamber announces awards shortlist as firms compete for honours

2026-06-05T20:18:09+01:00

The Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced the shortlist for the upcoming Solihull Awards, where 42 businesses will be competing across 11 categories.

BHX announced as Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships

2026-06-04T20:59:12+01:00

Birmingham Airport has been announced as the Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, marking a significant partnership that will support the delivery of one of the biggest sporting events this summer.

Orbit launches Agent Builder, a major industry leap forward in AI investment research

2026-06-04T20:54:44+01:00

Orbit Financial Technology, the award-winning AI investment research platform, have announced Agent Builder, a self-service feature within Orbit Insight that enables institutional investment teams to create their own production-grade research agents through conversation.

Struggling small businesses to get helping hand with strengthened debt advice services

2026-06-04T20:51:57+01:00

Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand through new £4 million funding boost to business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service.