https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/business-finance/feed/atom/ 2025-11-22T03:50:27+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-11-20T19:51:11+00:00 2025-11-20T19:51:11+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ascott-launches-holistic-disability-inclusion-playbook-for-accommodation-sector-setting-new-hospitality-benchmark Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-NEWS_-_NTE_statement_on_The_Powerhouse_announcement_by_Birmingham_City_FC.jpg" /></p><p>Following the announcement on its new stadium, by Birmingham City FC, NTE (Night Time Economy) Ambassador for Birmingham and music consultant, Lyle Bignon, said: "The bold and unique design for Birmingham City FC's new stadium - The Powerhouse - marks an extraordinary moment in the Club's history.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-NEWS_-_NTE_statement_on_The_Powerhouse_announcement_by_Birmingham_City_FC.jpg" /></p><p>Following the announcement on its new stadium, by Birmingham City FC, NTE (Night Time Economy) Ambassador for Birmingham and music consultant, Lyle Bignon, said: "The bold and unique design for Birmingham City FC's new stadium - The Powerhouse - marks an extraordinary moment in the Club's history.</p> 2025-11-20T19:48:16+00:00 2025-11-20T19:48:16+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dubai-sets-the-benchmark-for-next-generation-financial-cities-outpacing-established-centres-difc-report Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Dubai_sets_the_benchmark_for_next-generation_financial_cities_outpacing_established_centres-_DIFC_report.jpeg" /></p><p>DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, explores the rising competitiveness of emerging financial cities as traditional financial centres face mounting pressures, in the sixth edition in its flagship Future of Finance report series.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Dubai_sets_the_benchmark_for_next-generation_financial_cities_outpacing_established_centres-_DIFC_report.jpeg" /></p><p>DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, explores the rising competitiveness of emerging financial cities as traditional financial centres face mounting pressures, in the sixth edition in its flagship Future of Finance report series.</p> 2025-11-20T19:45:38+00:00 2025-11-20T19:45:38+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ebury-joins-scotland-london-africa-week Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Ebury_joins_Scotland_London_Africa_Week.png" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) have announced Ebury as a sponsor for Scotland London Africa Week 2025.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Ebury_joins_Scotland_London_Africa_Week.png" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) have announced Ebury as a sponsor for Scotland London Africa Week 2025.</p> 2025-11-14T11:25:19+00:00 2025-11-14T11:25:19+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/christmas-crafters-urged-to-check-tax-rules Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Christmas_crafters_urged_to_check_tax_rules.png" /></p><p>People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Christmas_crafters_urged_to_check_tax_rules.png" /></p><p>People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings.</p> 2025-11-13T10:09:35+00:00 2025-11-13T10:09:35+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-records-busiest-october-ever Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_records_busiest_October_ever.jpg" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported a strong start to winter, after recording its busiest October ever, with 1,246,664 passengers travelling through the regional transport hub in October 2025 – a 4% increase compared to the same period last year.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_records_busiest_October_ever.jpg" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported a strong start to winter, after recording its busiest October ever, with 1,246,664 passengers travelling through the regional transport hub in October 2025 – a 4% increase compared to the same period last year.</p> 2025-11-10T18:39:57+00:00 2025-11-10T18:39:57+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/western-union-introduces-beyond-strategy-and-provides-medium-term-financial-outlook-at-investor-day Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Western_Union_introduces-Beyond_strategy_and_provides_medium-term_financial_outlook_at_Investor_Day.png" /></p><p>The Western Union Company are set to host an Investor Day event in New York City.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Western_Union_introduces-Beyond_strategy_and_provides_medium-term_financial_outlook_at_Investor_Day.png" /></p><p>The Western Union Company are set to host an Investor Day event in New York City.</p> 2025-11-09T19:41:37+00:00 2025-11-09T19:41:37+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/rathbones-calls-for-urgent-regional-investment-to-drive-uk-growth Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Rathbones_calls_for_urgent_regional_investment_to_drive_UK_growth.jpg" /></p><p>Critical under-investment in regions outside of the South-East is a serious drag on the UK's economic prospects and needs urgent address, according to Rathbones, one of the UK's leading wealth management groups.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Rathbones_calls_for_urgent_regional_investment_to_drive_UK_growth.jpg" /></p><p>Critical under-investment in regions outside of the South-East is a serious drag on the UK's economic prospects and needs urgent address, according to Rathbones, one of the UK's leading wealth management groups.</p> 2025-11-07T10:49:54+00:00 2025-11-07T10:49:54+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/trading-update-revealed-for-january-1-to-september-30-2025 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Trading_update_for_1_January.jpeg" /></p><p>Robust first nine months with continued business improvement highlights show:</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Trading_update_for_1_January.jpeg" /></p><p>Robust first nine months with continued business improvement highlights show:</p> 2025-11-04T09:42:46+00:00 2025-11-04T09:42:46+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/i-will-take-the-fair-choices-to-secure-our-future-%E2%80%93-chancellor-says Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_I_will_take_the_fair_choices_to_secure_our_future__Chancellor_says.png" /></p><p>The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has vowed to take the fair choices to deliver strong foundations for our economy and secure our country’s future.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_I_will_take_the_fair_choices_to_secure_our_future__Chancellor_says.png" /></p><p>The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has vowed to take the fair choices to deliver strong foundations for our economy and secure our country’s future.</p> 2025-11-04T09:09:39+00:00 2025-11-04T09:09:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-hundred-set-to-hold-auction-and-increase-salaries Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Hundred_set_to_hold_auction_and_increase_salaries.png" /></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Hundred_set_to_hold_auction_and_increase_salaries.png" /></p> 2025-11-03T00:23:58+00:00 2025-11-03T00:23:58+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afriex-collaborates-with-visa-to-facilitate-real-time-cross-border-payments-to-160-markets Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Afriex_collaborates_with_Visa_to_facilitate_real-time_cross-border_payments_to_160_markets.png" /></p><p>Afriex, a global fintech platform, have announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to bring real-time cross-border payments to more than 160 markets.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Afriex_collaborates_with_Visa_to_facilitate_real-time_cross-border_payments_to_160_markets.png" /></p><p>Afriex, a global fintech platform, have announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to bring real-time cross-border payments to more than 160 markets.</p> 2025-11-03T00:19:10+00:00 2025-11-03T00:19:10+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fcca-31st-annual-cruise-conference-trade-show-concludes-in-puerto-rico-with-strong-calls-for-collaboration-innovation-and-sustainable-growth Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_FCCA_31st_Annual_Cruise_Conference_Trade_Show_concludes_in_Puerto_Rico_with_strong_calls_for_collaboration_innovation_and_sustainable_growth.jpeg" /></p><p>The 31st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference &amp; Trade Show concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week, following a week of high-level discussions, productive one-on-one meetings, and renewed commitment to advancing the cruise industry through collaboration, innovation and sustainable development.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_FCCA_31st_Annual_Cruise_Conference_Trade_Show_concludes_in_Puerto_Rico_with_strong_calls_for_collaboration_innovation_and_sustainable_growth.jpeg" /></p><p>The 31st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference &amp; Trade Show concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week, following a week of high-level discussions, productive one-on-one meetings, and renewed commitment to advancing the cruise industry through collaboration, innovation and sustainable development.</p> 2025-11-01T10:55:05+00:00 2025-11-01T10:55:05+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shakespeare-martineau-announces-midlands-promotions Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Shakespeare_Martineau_announces_Midlands_promotions.jpg" /></p><p>National law firm for life and business&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1DCbEiz4DhOvt5n0x6PTpE-3DGRD__6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHcXrrqMuSdV-2BVl6wfRh7X-2Fn6TzGiU3nNZJ7wBRRvdXyvAZ0HRuBpgUmlX44VFD0eX8NJlc7zY-2BpKsKCp3xDElkyMnCPlKI-2BZ95H37gv52UDdJIwkVd1IkYPy9u-2BUrCnrRcFA58aPw3jLuNZtbPXlcTrMjOs6f6ZqspPs49TI-2Fd32-2Fb9VpO-2FkAzuur2pr1tDo1h10bReELp4pcWMEaIqS8tq3phsDCwKkq-2BCkaJQWsqUho-3D">Shakespeare Martineau</a>&nbsp;has announced 36 promotions across a variety of teams and locations, including 31 in the Midlands.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Shakespeare_Martineau_announces_Midlands_promotions.jpg" /></p><p>National law firm for life and business&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1DCbEiz4DhOvt5n0x6PTpE-3DGRD__6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHcXrrqMuSdV-2BVl6wfRh7X-2Fn6TzGiU3nNZJ7wBRRvdXyvAZ0HRuBpgUmlX44VFD0eX8NJlc7zY-2BpKsKCp3xDElkyMnCPlKI-2BZ95H37gv52UDdJIwkVd1IkYPy9u-2BUrCnrRcFA58aPw3jLuNZtbPXlcTrMjOs6f6ZqspPs49TI-2Fd32-2Fb9VpO-2FkAzuur2pr1tDo1h10bReELp4pcWMEaIqS8tq3phsDCwKkq-2BCkaJQWsqUho-3D">Shakespeare Martineau</a>&nbsp;has announced 36 promotions across a variety of teams and locations, including 31 in the Midlands.</p> 2025-10-31T19:14:21+00:00 2025-10-31T19:14:21+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/azets-announces-new-director-and-two-senior-promotions-in-the-midlands Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Azets_announces_new_Director_and_two_senior_promotions_in_the_Midlands.jpeg" /></p><p>Azets,&nbsp;the Top 10 UK Accountancy firm, has announced the appointment of&nbsp;Asif Ahmed&nbsp;as Audit Director, as well as promoting&nbsp;Meg Walker&nbsp;(Wolverhampton) and&nbsp;Joel Fentem&nbsp;(Birmingham).</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Azets_announces_new_Director_and_two_senior_promotions_in_the_Midlands.jpeg" /></p><p>Azets,&nbsp;the Top 10 UK Accountancy firm, has announced the appointment of&nbsp;Asif Ahmed&nbsp;as Audit Director, as well as promoting&nbsp;Meg Walker&nbsp;(Wolverhampton) and&nbsp;Joel Fentem&nbsp;(Birmingham).</p> 2025-10-29T12:18:52+00:00 2025-10-29T12:18:52+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-unlocks-%C2%A36.4bn-of-trade-and-investment-deals-on-growth-boosting-gulf-visit Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_unlocks_6.4BN_of_trade_and_investment_deals_on_growth_boosting_Gulf_visit.jpg" /></p><p>British business and jobs are set to benefit from a £6.4 billion boost after Chancellor Rachel Reeves helped secure a major two-way trade and investment package during a landmark visit to Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_unlocks_6.4BN_of_trade_and_investment_deals_on_growth_boosting_Gulf_visit.jpg" /></p><p>British business and jobs are set to benefit from a £6.4 billion boost after Chancellor Rachel Reeves helped secure a major two-way trade and investment package during a landmark visit to Saudi Arabia.</p> 2025-10-29T12:15:46+00:00 2025-10-29T12:15:46+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/logicalis-achieves-major-sustainability-milestones-and-expands-global-community-impact Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Logicalis_achieves_major_sustainability_milestones_and_expands_global_community_impact.jpeg" /></p><p>Logicalis, a leading global technology service provider, has announced significant progress in its FY25 Responsible Business Report, demonstrating measurable impact through strategic environmental, social, and community initiatives.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Logicalis_achieves_major_sustainability_milestones_and_expands_global_community_impact.jpeg" /></p><p>Logicalis, a leading global technology service provider, has announced significant progress in its FY25 Responsible Business Report, demonstrating measurable impact through strategic environmental, social, and community initiatives.</p>