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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

One of England’s largest brownfield sites will be acquired by government and brought forward for development as the Chancellor drives the next phase of delivery across the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.

easyGroup is entering mainstream online retail with the launch of easyShop.com, a new online marketplace set to go live later this year, marking a significant expansion into everyday shopping.

Young professionals working in businesses across Lichfield can now apply for a fully-funded 12-month membership of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce – backed by Lichfield District Council.

Spiro announces a $215M investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.

Global commercial aviation is navigating a complex financial paradox as soaring operational costs threaten to erode the profitability gains generated by robust passenger traffic.

Wilkinson Sword and Atlassian Williams F1 Team launch “Partners in Smooth” - a new fan-facing campaign platform designed to bring the brand’s partnership to life through playful storytelling, entertainment and fan engagement.

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, announced the appointment of Emma Cloney as Senior Vice President, International Sales & Strategy and General Manager, Ireland.

Planning, design and development consultancy Marrons has appointed Carl Brace as associate director, marking a significant investment in its strategic planning capability across the West Midlands.

Equiom has appointed Lionel Richard as Director, Luxury Asset Services, a strategic, group-wide role focused on the continued growth and development of the firm’s luxury asset proposition.

As European businesses face an approaching regulatory overhaul with the eIDAS 2.0 framework and the AMLR regulations, Signicat, Europe's leading digital identity platform, have announced the integration of ID Austria into its comprehensive eID and Wallet Hub.

Law firms Shakespeare Martineau and Mayo Wynne Baxter have announced the introduction of Harvey, the leading AI platform for the legal and professional services sector – marking a significant milestone in their digital transformation strategy.