Business https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:48:41 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 1.3 million passengers make it a record May to remember with Birmingham Airport https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/1.3-million-passengers-make-it-a-record-may-to-remember-with-birmingham-airport https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/1.3-million-passengers-make-it-a-record-may-to-remember-with-birmingham-airport

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:51:57 +0100
Historic law firm Sydney Mitchell appoints new partner https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/historic-law-firm-sydney-mitchell-appoints-new-partner https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/historic-law-firm-sydney-mitchell-appoints-new-partner

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

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Business & Finance Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:45:09 +0100
Sales target for UK electric car set to be reduced https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sales-target-for-uk-electric-car-set-to-be-reduced https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sales-target-for-uk-electric-car-set-to-be-reduced

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

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Business & Finance Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:27:08 +0100
‘People first’ approach sees S&R Construction take Large Employer title at ‘Best Places to Work Awards’ https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/people-first-approach-sees-sr-construction-take-large-employer-title-at-best-places-to-work-awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/people-first-approach-sees-sr-construction-take-large-employer-title-at-best-places-to-work-awards

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

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Business & Finance Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:38:38 +0100
2026 World Cup becomes most expensive in history as dynamic pricing fuels soaring fares https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-world-cup-becomes-most-expensive-in-history-as-dynamic-pricing-fuels-soaring-fares https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-world-cup-becomes-most-expensive-in-history-as-dynamic-pricing-fuels-soaring-fares

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.

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Business & Finance Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:49:17 +0100
Review into access to banking services begins https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/review-into-access-to-banking-services-begins https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/review-into-access-to-banking-services-begins

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:29:48 +0100
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/riyadh-air-ceo-tony-douglas-reveals-pricing-fleet-and-future-plans https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/riyadh-air-ceo-tony-douglas-reveals-pricing-fleet-and-future-plans

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:25:59 +0100
Property firm Johnson Fellows strengthens its management team https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/property-firm-johnson-fellows-strengthens-its-management-team https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/property-firm-johnson-fellows-strengthens-its-management-team

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

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Business & Finance Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:24:06 +0100
GXO appoints Roberto Pascual as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gxo-appoints-roberto-pascual-as-managing-director-in-spain-and-portugal https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gxo-appoints-roberto-pascual-as-managing-director-in-spain-and-portugal

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:02:42 +0100
CJK and Coolmine launch new opportunity fund supporting pathways back to work https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cjk-and-coolmine-launch-new-opportunity-fund-supporting-pathways-back-to-work https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cjk-and-coolmine-launch-new-opportunity-fund-supporting-pathways-back-to-work

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:49:58 +0100
Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-quarters-of-british-manufacturers-see-sustainability-as-brand-image-over-genuine-action https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-quarters-of-british-manufacturers-see-sustainability-as-brand-image-over-genuine-action

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:44:54 +0100
XTransfer and Societe Generale partner to streamline cross-border payments for global trade transactions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/xtransfer-and-societe-generale-partner-to-streamline-cross-border-payments-for-global-trade-transactions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/xtransfer-and-societe-generale-partner-to-streamline-cross-border-payments-for-global-trade-transactions

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:39:04 +0100
Solihull Chamber announces awards shortlist as firms compete for honours https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/solihull-chamber-announces-awards-shortlist-as-firms-compete-for-honours https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/solihull-chamber-announces-awards-shortlist-as-firms-compete-for-honours

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

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Business & Finance Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:18:09 +0100
BHX announced as Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announced-as-official-airport-of-the-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announced-as-official-airport-of-the-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:59:12 +0100
Orbit launches Agent Builder, a major industry leap forward in AI investment research https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/orbit-launches-agent-builder-a-major-industry-leap-forward-in-ai-investment-research https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/orbit-launches-agent-builder-a-major-industry-leap-forward-in-ai-investment-research

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:54:44 +0100
Struggling small businesses to get helping hand with strengthened debt advice services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/struggling-small-businesses-to-get-helping-hand-with-strengthened-debt-advice-services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/struggling-small-businesses-to-get-helping-hand-with-strengthened-debt-advice-services

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:51:57 +0100