Business

BRICS+ Series: China just opened its market to Africa

2026-03-02T20:26:21+00:00

This announcement was made on February 14, 2026, in a message from President Xi Jinping to African Union leaders that were gathered in Addis Ababa.

IsDBI secures second USPTO patent for innovative PoU blockchain consensus mechanism

2026-03-02T20:21:14+00:00

The IsDBI (Islamic Development Bank Institute) have just announced that it has been granted Patent No.12,548,031 B2 by the USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) on 10 February 2026.

The right economic plan for Britain

2026-03-02T20:12:06+00:00

In her Spring Forecast, the Chancellor will set out how the Government has the right economic plan for Britain, by cutting the cost of living, cutting borrowing and growing the economy to build a strong and secure economy.

Dublin Chamber fully supports provisional application of Mercosur Agreement

2026-03-01T16:36:58+00:00

Dublin Chamber has welcomed today’s announcement by the European Commission to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement.

Network International partners with Al Seraj Islamic Bank to drive digital payments, expand market reach and advance financial inclusion in Libya

2026-03-01T16:34:36+00:00

Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has signed a processing agreement with Al Seraj Islamic Bank (SIB) to accelerate the bank’s digital transformation and support Libya’s transition toward secure, modern and inclusive financial services.

Caerphilly hosts Lead Worker Regional Conference

2026-02-28T13:11:56+00:00

Welsh Government, in partnership with local authorities across the South East and Central South Wales region, successfully hosted a regional networking and learning event for Lead Workers at Caerphilly Leisure Centre this week.

Johnson Fellows grows facilities management team with new hire

2026-02-28T13:09:39+00:00

Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has bolstered its facilities management team to support the company’s growing profile of commercial and residential properties.

Scopio Labs achieves EU IVDR certification for AI-powered full-field digital morphology platforms

2026-02-28T13:06:36+00:00

Scopio Labs have just announced that it has achieved IVDR certification from BSI, a major regulatory milestone that clears the path for its AI-driven digital morphology platforms in the European Union.

Africa’s $29.5T mineral wealth poised to boost mining sector jobs

2026-02-24T21:34:11+00:00

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals.

Birmingham medtech company Eyoto breaks new ground across the pond

2026-02-24T21:31:37+00:00

Birmingham-based medtech company Eyoto is heading Stateside next month, to debut its revolutionary Aetheia technology, the world’s only automated and fully remote, 4K slit lamp.

Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities

2026-02-24T21:26:21+00:00

Grey, a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. launches advanced dust collector systems to capture particulate emissions at the source, enhancing safety and compliance

2026-02-24T21:23:28+00:00

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, has launched its engineered Dust Collector Systems designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source.

SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Programme

2026-02-24T21:18:22+00:00

Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology.

Akums strengthens European and UK presence — India's largest CDMO expands global footprint

2026-02-23T13:07:13+00:00

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India's largest CDMO, has secured European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU GMP) certification for two of its manufacturing facilities located in India, reinforcing its growing presence in regulated global markets.

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

2026-02-22T23:12:52+00:00

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray said: "We have the right plan to build a stronger, more secure economy.

Tracy Brabin leads West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany to deepen economic ties and drum up jobs and investment

2026-02-22T23:05:50+00:00

A dozen businesses have joined the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin on a European trade mission to drive investment and growth across three of the region’s biggest job-creating sectors.