Business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/business-finance/feed/atom/ 2026-01-26T22:11:28+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation Chancellor of the Exchequer appoints new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead 2026-01-25T23:30:42+00:00 2026-01-25T23:30:42+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-of-the-exchequer-appoints-new-steward-and-bailiff-of-the-manor-of-northstead Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer_appoints_new_Steward_and_Bailiff_of_the_Manor_of_Northstead.jpg" /></p><p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer has just announced the appointment of Andrew John Gwynne as the new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer_appoints_new_Steward_and_Bailiff_of_the_Manor_of_Northstead.jpg" /></p><p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer has just announced the appointment of Andrew John Gwynne as the new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Gazprom Neft’s Stepan Khromov joins AEC Board - signalling drive to strengthen Russia-Africa energy ties 2026-01-25T23:25:21+00:00 2026-01-25T23:25:21+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gazprom-nefts-stepan-khromov-joins-aec-board-signalling-drive-to-strengthen-russia-africa-energy-ties Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Gazprom_Nefts_Stepan_Khromov_joins_AEC_Board1.jpg" /></p><p>Stepan&nbsp;Khromov, Head of Projects (Africa) at Russian vertically integrated oil company Gazprom&nbsp;Neft, has officially joined the&nbsp;AEC (African Energy Chamber) as a Board Member.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Gazprom_Nefts_Stepan_Khromov_joins_AEC_Board1.jpg" /></p><p>Stepan&nbsp;Khromov, Head of Projects (Africa) at Russian vertically integrated oil company Gazprom&nbsp;Neft, has officially joined the&nbsp;AEC (African Energy Chamber) as a Board Member.</p> LEES 2026 roundtables highlight renewed global investor appetite for Libya 2026-01-25T23:20:47+00:00 2026-01-25T23:20:47+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lees-2026-roundtables-highlight-renewed-global-investor-appetite-for-libya Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_LEES_2026_roundtables_highlight_renewed_global_investor_appetite_for_Libya1.jpg" /></p><p>Libya is entering a new phase of energy development, defined by renewed investor confidence, stronger international partnerships and a clear focus on moving projects from ambition to execution.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_LEES_2026_roundtables_highlight_renewed_global_investor_appetite_for_Libya1.jpg" /></p><p>Libya is entering a new phase of energy development, defined by renewed investor confidence, stronger international partnerships and a clear focus on moving projects from ambition to execution.</p> Turning Trash into Treasure - Innovative solution MORPHIT transforms construction waste into sustainable building material 2026-01-25T23:17:47+00:00 2026-01-25T23:17:47+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/turning-trash-into-treasure-innovative-solution-morphit-transforms-construction-waste-into-sustainable-building-material Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Turning_Trash_into_Treasure11.jpg" /></p><p>More than 30% of the EU's waste and over 40% of global emissions are generated by the construction industry.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Turning_Trash_into_Treasure11.jpg" /></p><p>More than 30% of the EU's waste and over 40% of global emissions are generated by the construction industry.</p> West Yorkshire sets out billion-pound budget to deliver a brighter region that works for all 2026-01-23T15:14:30+00:00 2026-01-23T15:14:30+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-yorkshire-sets-out-billion-pound-budget-to-deliver-a-brighter-region-that-works-for-all Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_West_Yorkshire_sets_out_billion-pound_budget_to_deliver_a_brighter_region_that_works_for_all1.jpg" /></p><p>West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering&nbsp;a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region, it can be announced.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_West_Yorkshire_sets_out_billion-pound_budget_to_deliver_a_brighter_region_that_works_for_all1.jpg" /></p><p>West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering&nbsp;a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region, it can be announced.</p> Reeves gets deals done in Davos 2026-01-22T10:24:57+00:00 2026-01-22T10:24:57+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/reeves-gets-deals-done-in-davos Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Reeves_gets_deals_done_in_Davos.png" /></p><p>Britain’s reputation as one of the best places in the world to invest was bolstered today as the Chancellor announced major new&nbsp;private&nbsp;investments at the World Economic Forum in Davos.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Reeves_gets_deals_done_in_Davos.png" /></p><p>Britain’s reputation as one of the best places in the world to invest was bolstered today as the Chancellor announced major new&nbsp;private&nbsp;investments at the World Economic Forum in Davos.</p> BCU partners with SMEs to make city greener 2026-01-21T13:06:08+00:00 2026-01-21T13:06:08+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bcu-partners-with-smes-to-make-city-greener Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BCU1_partners_with_SMEs_to_make_Birmingham_greener.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BCU1_partners_with_SMEs_to_make_Birmingham_greener.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p> Talent technology company Cappfinity accelerates growth plans through Chief Talent Management Officer appointment 2026-01-21T12:59:38+00:00 2026-01-21T12:59:38+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/talent-technology-company-cappfinity-accelerates-growth-plans-through-chief-talent-management-officer-appointment Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Talent_technology_company_Cappfinity_accelerates_growth_plans_through_Chief_Talent_Management_Officer_appointment.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Talent_technology_company_Cappfinity_accelerates_growth_plans_through_Chief_Talent_Management_Officer_appointment.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p> Industry expert to lead MET Recruitment’s new ‘Professional’ division 2026-01-20T19:58:55+00:00 2026-01-20T19:58:55+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/industry-expert-to-lead-met-recruitments-new-professional-division Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Industry_expert_to_lead_MET_Recruitments_new_Professional_division11.jpg" /></p><p>A fast-growing recruitment agency has made a high-profile appointment to spearhead the launch of a new business within the group.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Industry_expert_to_lead_MET_Recruitments_new_Professional_division11.jpg" /></p><p>A fast-growing recruitment agency has made a high-profile appointment to spearhead the launch of a new business within the group.</p> Canon EMEA appoints Peter Saak to lead Integrated Printing & Services Group 2026-01-19T21:47:46+00:00 2026-01-19T21:47:46+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/canon-emea-appoints-peter-saak-to-lead-integrated-printing-services-group Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Canon_EMEA_appoints_Peter_Saak_to_lead_Integrated_Printing_Services_Group1.jpg" /></p><p>Canon EMEA have just announced the appointment of Peter Saak as the new Chief of Integrated Printing &amp; Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing &amp; Solutions).</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Canon_EMEA_appoints_Peter_Saak_to_lead_Integrated_Printing_Services_Group1.jpg" /></p><p>Canon EMEA have just announced the appointment of Peter Saak as the new Chief of Integrated Printing &amp; Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing &amp; Solutions).</p> London-based startups win UAE FoodTech Challenge, with pioneering solutions to waste management and tree health monitoring 2026-01-19T21:42:39+00:00 2026-01-19T21:42:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-based-startups-win-uae-foodtech-challenge-with-pioneering-solutions-to-waste-management-and-tree-health-monitoring Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_London-based_startups_win_UAE_FoodTech_Challenge_with_pioneering_solutions_to_waste_management_and_tree_health_monitoring1.jpg" /></p><p>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&nbsp;UAE's FoodTech Challenge during a live finale at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week – one of the world's largest sustainability gatherings.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_London-based_startups_win_UAE_FoodTech_Challenge_with_pioneering_solutions_to_waste_management_and_tree_health_monitoring1.jpg" /></p><p>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&nbsp;UAE's FoodTech Challenge during a live finale at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week – one of the world's largest sustainability gatherings.</p> Reeves to tell Davos that Britain is the best place in the world to invest 2026-01-19T21:36:15+00:00 2026-01-19T21:36:15+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/reeves-to-tell-davos-that-britain-is-the-best-place-in-the-world-to-invest Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Reeves_to_tell_Davos_that_Britain_is_the_best_place_in_the_world_to_invest.png" /></p><p>Britain&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;haven of&nbsp;stability&nbsp;in&nbsp;an uncertain&nbsp;world&nbsp;as&nbsp;this government&nbsp;makes the UK&nbsp;the&nbsp;premier destination for global investment,&nbsp;Chancellor Rachel Reeves&nbsp;will tell global business and investors in Davos.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Reeves_to_tell_Davos_that_Britain_is_the_best_place_in_the_world_to_invest.png" /></p><p>Britain&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;haven of&nbsp;stability&nbsp;in&nbsp;an uncertain&nbsp;world&nbsp;as&nbsp;this government&nbsp;makes the UK&nbsp;the&nbsp;premier destination for global investment,&nbsp;Chancellor Rachel Reeves&nbsp;will tell global business and investors in Davos.</p> Transformation ahead for Old House at Home - the Walsall pub set for renovation 2026-01-19T21:32:30+00:00 2026-01-19T21:32:30+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/transformation-ahead-for-old-house-at-home-the-walsall-pub-set-for-renovation Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Transformation_ahead_for_Old_House_at_Home-the_Walsall_pub_set_for_renovation.jpg" /></p><p>The Old House at Home will close its doors, with a brand-new look&nbsp;ahead.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Transformation_ahead_for_Old_House_at_Home-the_Walsall_pub_set_for_renovation.jpg" /></p><p>The Old House at Home will close its doors, with a brand-new look&nbsp;ahead.</p> US Indian tech pro launch AI startup following Meta departure 2026-01-18T21:22:04+00:00 2026-01-18T21:22:04+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/us-indian-tech-pro-launch-ai-startup-following-meta-departure Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_US_Indian_tech_pro_launch_AI_startup_following_Meta_departure21.jpg" /></p><p>A US Indian tech professional quit his job at Meta to launch his own AI startup, after learning about coding on YouTube.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_US_Indian_tech_pro_launch_AI_startup_following_Meta_departure21.jpg" /></p><p>A US Indian tech professional quit his job at Meta to launch his own AI startup, after learning about coding on YouTube.</p> Canon Central North Africa makes new appointment as B2B Business Unit Directo 2026-01-17T00:21:08+00:00 2026-01-17T00:21:08+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/canon-central-north-africa-makes-new-appointment-as-b2b-business-unit-directo Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Canon_Central_North_Africa_makes_new_appointment_as_B2B_Business_Unit_Director1.jpg" /></p><p>Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) announces the appointment of&nbsp;Tushar Vashnavi as Business Unit Director, Business-to-Business (B2B),&nbsp;effective immediately.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Canon_Central_North_Africa_makes_new_appointment_as_B2B_Business_Unit_Director1.jpg" /></p><p>Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) announces the appointment of&nbsp;Tushar Vashnavi as Business Unit Director, Business-to-Business (B2B),&nbsp;effective immediately.</p> West Mids businesses account for 7% of administrations in 2025, analysis reveals 2026-01-17T00:16:31+00:00 2026-01-17T00:16:31+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-mids-businesses-account-for-7-of-administrations-in-2025-analysis-reveals Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_West_Mids_businesses_account_for_7p.c._of_administrations_in_2025_analysis_reveals11.jpg" /></p><p>Business failures in&nbsp;the West&nbsp;Midlands&nbsp;reached&nbsp;7% of all UK administrations in 2025, making it the&nbsp;fifth-highest region for corporate insolvencies&nbsp;–&nbsp;according to analysis by full-service law firm&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1DCbEiz4DhOvt5n0x6PTpE-3DmHM2_6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHc4ppSqKic8ecGVre2988W-2F8j-2BoAHSg4SKrM2z3DRM2Tlu4dnJ3QQ-2FvU1M2F09K7bThBNhgEIecbeEtFRxQ2I68Zi9y9-2BqMMObxRzgW-2BoBrtW-2BgAkMKxYG4AviDQUzI0ReqYvrEVkhqOHyavUOOmUGZriQvd-2BM6V71TM8GoxprTTipsM47VV8EFyAhB3mydazdUrcGFsAFD-2BeI7vFPzIdBA517vwdIw0eE0WpGTEEzgG0-3D">Shakespeare Martineau</a>.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_West_Mids_businesses_account_for_7p.c._of_administrations_in_2025_analysis_reveals11.jpg" /></p><p>Business failures in&nbsp;the West&nbsp;Midlands&nbsp;reached&nbsp;7% of all UK administrations in 2025, making it the&nbsp;fifth-highest region for corporate insolvencies&nbsp;–&nbsp;according to analysis by full-service law firm&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1DCbEiz4DhOvt5n0x6PTpE-3DmHM2_6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHc4ppSqKic8ecGVre2988W-2F8j-2BoAHSg4SKrM2z3DRM2Tlu4dnJ3QQ-2FvU1M2F09K7bThBNhgEIecbeEtFRxQ2I68Zi9y9-2BqMMObxRzgW-2BoBrtW-2BgAkMKxYG4AviDQUzI0ReqYvrEVkhqOHyavUOOmUGZriQvd-2BM6V71TM8GoxprTTipsM47VV8EFyAhB3mydazdUrcGFsAFD-2BeI7vFPzIdBA517vwdIw0eE0WpGTEEzgG0-3D">Shakespeare Martineau</a>.</p>