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West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region, it can be announced.

Britain’s reputation as one of the best places in the world to invest was bolstered today as the Chancellor announced major new private investments at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Birmingham City University (BCU) is joining forces with small businesses across the West Midlands to help tackle some of the region’s biggest environmental challenges - from cleaner air to greener energy and better housing.

Cappfinity is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Hopper to the role of Chief Talent Management Officer, marking an acceleration in the global talent technology company's expansion and growth plans.

A fast-growing recruitment agency has made a high-profile appointment to spearhead the launch of a new business within the group.

Canon EMEA have just announced the appointment of Peter Saak as the new Chief of Integrated Printing & Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing & Solutions).

Flybox and Permia Sensing, London-based startups using insects to turn food waste into protein and fertilizer, and bioacoustic sensors and AI to detect pest infestations in palm trees, have been named as winners of the UAE's FoodTech Challenge during a live finale at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week – one of the world's largest sustainability gatherings.

Britain is a haven of stability in an uncertain world as this government makes the UK the premier destination for global investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell global business and investors in Davos.

The Old House at Home will close its doors, with a brand-new look ahead.

A US Indian tech professional quit his job at Meta to launch his own AI startup, after learning about coding on YouTube.

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) announces the appointment of Tushar Vashnavi as Business Unit Director, Business-to-Business (B2B), effective immediately.

Business failures in the West Midlands reached 7% of all UK administrations in 2025, making it the fifth-highest region for corporate insolvencies – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

Construction businesses and suppliers are invited to attend a relaxed networking event centred on upcoming development and regeneration opportunities across the borough.

An HM Treasury spokesperson said: “To make the economy work for working people, we are reversing years of underinvestment by protecting record infrastructure investment, driving through major planning reform, backing expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick, delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail and getting Sizewell C built.

Aokah, the Global Capability Execution Intelligence platform built to orchestrate next-generation Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and global delivery ecosystems, today announced the launch of its UK operations.

Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed Cany Jobe as the new Director General of The Gambia Petroleum Commission, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to advance its oil and gas sector.