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    SONA 2026: Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal hiring, adds 10,000 labour inspectors

    President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as...

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    In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the...

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      Sir David Nicholson appointed Patron of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

      Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce the appointment of Sir David Nicholson KCB CBE as its new Patron. Sir David, who holds several...

      Hindu community 'devastated' after decision to sell their place of worship is upheld

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        Incoming President appointed new Gas Networks Ireland CEO

        Dublin Chamber has welcomed the appointment of David Kelly as Chief Executive of Gas Networks Ireland, congratulating him on his new role and...

        City of London Corporation roundtable - Trust in employers central to UK financial inclusion drive

        The Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing was recently invited to the Guildhall by the City of London Corporation to share insights and...

        Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity

        AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Bahrain as its first strategic hub to Europe

        AirAsiaX (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline's global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited...

        West Midlands Corporate clusters critical to UK industrial strategy success

        The latest HSBC UK Corporate Tracker has identified clusters of large businesses in the West Midlands that are outpacing the average UK growth rate...

        Reeves: Biggest prize is closer integration with Europe

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

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