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The leading industry body for the UK’s night time economy has announced the fifth international Night Time Economy Summit (NTES) will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 February 2025.

The Oxford Economics report ‘The Socio-Economic Impact of Second-Hand Clothes in Africa and the EU27+’ reveals that the sector – a vital component of a future circular textile economy – stimulated an estimated total €7 billion ($7.6 billion) total contribution to the EU and UK's (EU27+) GDP in 2023, of which the sector generated €3.0 billion ($3.2 billion) itself.

In recent weeks speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce changes to pension tax in the Autumn Budget have intensified.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is today delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Street CBE as the new Chair of the Board. 

Thirty businesses will be competing for Asian Business glory across eight categories on Saturday, 30 November at the ICC.

The CEO of Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of smart airside solutions, has today urged aviation industry stakeholders to embrace innovation and drive the evolution of ground support equipment.

Whenever I start a keynote, a workshop, or a talk, I tend to throw up a slide that’s become a signature of mine: my head superimposed on Will Smith’s 
as the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It’s a light-hearted way to tell you a story “all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down.”

UCO (Universal Consulting Opportunities), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, a leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the U.S. and the fastest growing in the world, has announced an agreement with MLS Leader to be its exclusive MLS strategic advisor in Romania.

Baseload Power Taiwan is excited to announce its partnership with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation (TCC), and leading geothermal technology companies to collaboratively develop geothermal energy in the Tatun Mountain area of northern Taiwan.

The RLC Global Forum will hold its inaugural Annual Meeting on February 4-5, 2025, in Riyadh, a landmark event for the global retail sector.

Dublin Chamber welcomed the commitment to invest the proceeds of the European Court of Justice decision on “Infrastructure Essentials” including water, housing, transport and the energy grid.

A new free programme has been launched to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in Harrow.

Saudi Arabia has called on the world's policymakers to urgently address land degradation, drought and desertification ahead of the 16th UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 in Riyadh in December.

On October 1st, people are invited to kick off Black History Month by joining Sandra Murphy, founder of horse nutrition brand Equidiet, and Gbemi Shitta, CEO of award winning innovative confectionery company SweetDoughThings, as they share their remarkable journey of transforming their businesses into thriving companies selling to customers around the world.

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to announce its next generation AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation and inspection.

A record number of exhibitors will be welcomed as part of new-look business expo hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.