Business

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.

NIEC 2026: Namibia fast-tracks oil law reform as President Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes amendment bill ahead of first oil

2026-04-20T12:02:28+01:00

Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a major push to accelerate petroleum reforms, including progress on a Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, as the country moves to fast-track governance and investment frameworks ahead of first oil.

Athletics stars on their marks to back Birmingham’s first Business Leadership Summit

2026-04-18T13:52:23+01:00

‘It’s time for Birmingham to make the most of its high value ecosystem of decision makers to attract investment and drive growth’ according to the organisation behind the city’s first ever Business Leadership Summit.

European aviation braces for turbulence as jet fuel reserves dwindle

2026-04-18T13:49:38+01:00

The European aviation sector is facing an unprecedented energy crisis as industry leaders warn that systemic jet fuel shortages could become a reality in exactly three weeks.

Medtech company Eyoto announces new interim CEO

2026-04-17T11:07:09+01:00

Birmingham-based medtech company Eyoto has appointed a new interim CEO as the company builds on its success as a pioneer in the teleoptometry sector.

Seeing the Unseen – How Canon is protecting East Africa’s Coral Reefs

2026-04-17T11:04:36+01:00

Beneath the waves of East Africa, vibrant coral reefs tell a story of both beauty and vulnerability.

Vizrt AI Keyer kills the green screen and creates virtual scenes in any environment

2026-04-17T10:59:21+01:00

Vizrt, the AI platform for visual storytelling, today announces the launch of its AI Keyer, expanding the possibilities and accessibility of virtual and extended reality (XR) scenarios.