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.

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

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 (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’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.

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

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The AFC (Africa Finance Corporation), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has reached financial close and disbursed €43 million under the Poro Power Green Bond, the first project finance green bond in Cote d’Ivoire and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer responded to the IMF WEO report that has been issued.