Business https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:37 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb ISS extends and expands contract with the Fulham Road Collaborative in the UK https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/iss-extends-and-expands-contract-with-the-fulham-road-collaborative-in-the-uk https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/iss-extends-and-expands-contract-with-the-fulham-road-collaborative-in-the-uk

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:28:53 +0100
Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/metal-service-centre-named-king-of-the-metal-carpet-at-the-cbm-awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/metal-service-centre-named-king-of-the-metal-carpet-at-the-cbm-awards

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

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Business & Finance Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:25:06 +0100
VYKO Group launches to bring Irish luxury brands to global markets and targets €50m raise for first acquisitions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/vyko-group-launches-to-bring-irish-luxury-brands-to-global-markets-and-targets-%E2%82%AC50m-raise-for-first-acquisitions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/vyko-group-launches-to-bring-irish-luxury-brands-to-global-markets-and-targets-%E2%82%AC50m-raise-for-first-acquisitions

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

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Business & Finance Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:22:10 +0100
Major investment drives Egypt paint manufacturing industry growth https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/major-investment-drives-egypt-paint-manufacturing-industry-growth https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/major-investment-drives-egypt-paint-manufacturing-industry-growth

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:05 +0100
New high street report targets licensing, leases and vacancies to support local businesses https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-high-street-report-targets-licensing-leases-and-vacancies-to-support-local-businesses https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-high-street-report-targets-licensing-leases-and-vacancies-to-support-local-businesses

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:32:03 +0100
Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/metal-service-centre-named-king-of-the-metal-carpet-at-the-cbm-awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/metal-service-centre-named-king-of-the-metal-carpet-at-the-cbm-awards

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

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Business & Finance Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:08:15 +0100
Chief Secretary to the Treasury responds to ONS Public Sector Finances: March 2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-responds-to-ons-public-sector-finances-march-2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-responds-to-ons-public-sector-finances-march-2026

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

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Business & Finance Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:10:21 +0100
APPO pushes regional energy hubs to unlock Africa-wide investment scale https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/appo-pushes-regional-energy-hubs-to-unlock-africa-wide-investment-scale https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/appo-pushes-regional-energy-hubs-to-unlock-africa-wide-investment-scale

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.

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Business & Finance Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:14:39 +0100
Government backing UK fintech with new package to embrace future of payments technology https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-backing-uk-fintech-with-new-package-to-embrace-future-of-payments-technology https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-backing-uk-fintech-with-new-package-to-embrace-future-of-payments-technology

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:29:03 +0100
Marrons appoints planning director to drive Midlands growth and energy transition expertise https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/marrons-appoints-planning-director-to-drive-midlands-growth-and-energy-transition-expertise https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/marrons-appoints-planning-director-to-drive-midlands-growth-and-energy-transition-expertise

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:20:24 +0100
Sonata Software achieves AWS Migration and Modernization Competency status https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sonata-software-achieves-aws-migration-and-modernization-competency-status https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sonata-software-achieves-aws-migration-and-modernization-competency-status

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

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Business & Finance Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:17:44 +0100
The UK's most important utilities conference returns https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-uk-s-most-important-utilities-conference-returns https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-uk-s-most-important-utilities-conference-returns

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.

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Business & Finance Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:13:40 +0100
DIFC to become the world's first AI-Native financial centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/difc-to-become-the-world-s-first-ai-native-financial-centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/difc-to-become-the-world-s-first-ai-native-financial-centre

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.

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Business & Finance Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:02 +0100
ScottishPower and Masdar set UK record for biggest blade install at East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/scottishpower-and-masdar-set-uk-record-for-biggest-blade-install-at-east-anglia-three-offshore-windfarm https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/scottishpower-and-masdar-set-uk-record-for-biggest-blade-install-at-east-anglia-three-offshore-windfarm

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.

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Business & Finance Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:32:32 +0100
$100M partnership ignites Africa’s infrastructure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/$100m-partnership-ignites-africas-infrastructure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/$100m-partnership-ignites-africas-infrastructure

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:33:13 +0100
Baroness Brady “the first” announces West Ham vice-chair departure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-backing-uk-fintech-with-new-package-to-embrace-future-of-payments-technology https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-backing-uk-fintech-with-new-package-to-embrace-future-of-payments-technology

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

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Business & Finance Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0100