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AirAsiaX (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline's global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW), at a press conference in Bahrain.

The latest HSBC UK Corporate Tracker has identified clusters of large businesses in the West Midlands that are outpacing the average UK growth rate for major firms, underlining the crucial role the West Midlands can play in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy. 

The biggest prize for Britain’s growth comes through deeper integration with the EU, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said this evening.

South Africans are once again seeing relief at the pump, with the latest fuel price cuts delivering the cheapest petrol in roughly four years.

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has strengthened international links and opened new opportunities for Scottish companies following a highly successful presence at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, organised by the Global Underwater Hub.

Emirates have announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.

Overlooked regions and communities across the country are to be finally given a “fair hearing” in public spending decisions, as the Treasury releases its revamped Green Book.

Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a targeted, financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between BHX and New York, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to the growth of long haul into global markets.

Birmingham City Council Leader, Cllr. John Cotton has declared that Birmingham City Council is no longer 'bankrupt', as budget proposals set to deliver a funding boost to frontline services are published.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is excited to announce the selection of the top 8 finalists of the first cohort for its pioneering Afreximbank Accelerator Programme.

In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services coming into public ownership on Sunday, Ben Plowden of Campaign for Better Transport said: "This is an exciting moment for passengers and communities across the West Midlands.

Equiom Group has been named ‘Trust Company of the Year’ – UAE at the Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards 2026, recognising the Group’s strength in private wealth and family office services across the Middle East.

Innovative Molecules GmbH, a German clinical stage biotech company focused on development of novel agents in the field of herpes-mediated diseases, have announced the successful completion of its Phase 1 clinical development program and the transition into Phase 2 for its oral selective helicase primase HSV inhibitor adibelivir (IM-250).

A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.