Business

ISS extends and expands contract with the Fulham Road Collaborative in the UK

2026-04-28T20:28:53+01:00

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has further strengthened its partnership with the Fulham Road Collaborative (FRC) in the UK, comprising of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards

2026-04-28T20:25:06+01:00

One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’.

VYKO Group launches to bring Irish luxury brands to global markets and targets €50m raise for first acquisitions

2026-04-28T20:22:10+01:00

Ireland’s business and luxury sectors mark a significant milestone with the launch of VYKO GROUP.

Major investment drives Egypt paint manufacturing industry growth

2026-04-27T17:40:05+01:00

Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has provided $45 million of mezzanine debt funding to the International Group for Modern Coatings (“MIDO”), a leading Egyptian manufacturer of specialty paints and coatings.

New high street report targets licensing, leases and vacancies to support local businesses

2026-04-27T17:32:03+01:00

A new report co-written by Patrick Hurley MP, the Policy Liaison Group for Housing Delivery & Growth has unveiled a set of recommendations aimed at supporting and revitalising high street businesses across the UK.

Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards

2026-04-26T12:08:15+01:00

One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’ last night.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury responds to ONS Public Sector Finances: March 2026

2026-04-24T22:10:21+01:00

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray said: “Our deficit is down £19.8bn because of our plan to cut borrowing.

APPO pushes regional energy hubs to unlock Africa-wide investment scale

2026-04-24T22:14:39+01:00

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is promoting the development of regional energy hubs across the continent, aiming to remove trade barriers and strengthen infrastructure interconnections – from pipelines to refining and distribution networks.

Government backing UK fintech with new package to embrace future of payments technology

2026-04-23T18:29:03+01:00

The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced during Fintech Week in London.

Marrons appoints planning director to drive Midlands growth and energy transition expertise

2026-04-23T18:20:24+01:00

Planning, design and development consultancy Marrons has appointed Tim Farley as planning director, strengthening its senior planning capability and reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable housing and infrastructure growth across the region.

Sonata Software achieves AWS Migration and Modernization Competency status

2026-04-23T18:17:44+01:00

Sonata Software, a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, have announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration and Modernization Competency status.

The UK's most important utilities conference returns

2026-04-23T18:13:40+01:00

Future of Utilities Summit, the UK's premier utilities conference, returns to the QEII Centre in London where - across the two days - over 120 speakers will take to the stage, including Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy's CEO, Simone Rossi, EDF Energy's CEO, and Ruth Jefferson, Wessex Water's CEO.

DIFC to become the world's first AI-Native financial centre

2026-04-22T18:38:02+01:00

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world's first AI-Native financial centre.

ScottishPower and Masdar set UK record for biggest blade install at East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm

2026-04-22T18:32:32+01:00

ScottishPower and Masdar’s East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm has set a UK offshore wind record with the installation of its first turbine – the first in the UK to feature 115 metre blades, each one longer than a Premier League football pitch.

$100M partnership ignites Africa’s infrastructure

2026-04-21T09:33:13+01:00

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the successful closing of a US$100 million, 5-year loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank), further strengthening its long-standing partnership with the institution.

Baroness Brady “the first” announces West Ham vice-chair departure

2026-04-21T09:30:05+01:00

Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier League club West Ham after 16 years.