https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/business-finance/feed/atom/ 2026-02-04T20:50:34+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-02-03T16:55:49+00:00 2026-02-03T16:55:49+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afreximbank-announces-top-8-finalists-for-its-flagship-accelerator-programme Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Afreximbank_announces_top_8_finalists_for_its_flagship_Accelerator_Programne.png" /></p><p>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.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Afreximbank_announces_top_8_finalists_for_its_flagship_Accelerator_Programne.png" /></p><p>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.</p> 2026-02-02T19:32:35+00:00 2026-02-02T19:32:35+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/campaign-for-better-transport-comments-as-west-midlands-railway-and-london-northwestern-railway-services-come-into-public-ownership Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Campaign_for_Better_Transport_comments_as_West_Midlands_Railway_and_London_Northwestern_Railway_services_come_into_public_ownership1.jpg" /></p><p>In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services&nbsp;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.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Campaign_for_Better_Transport_comments_as_West_Midlands_Railway_and_London_Northwestern_Railway_services_come_into_public_ownership1.jpg" /></p><p>In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services&nbsp;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.</p> 2026-02-02T19:27:43+00:00 2026-02-02T19:27:43+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/equiom-group-named-trust-company-of-the-year-%E2%80%93-uae-at-citywealth-international-awards Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Equiom_Group_named_Trust_Company_of_the_Year.webp" /></p><p>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.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Equiom_Group_named_Trust_Company_of_the_Year.webp" /></p><p>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.</p> 2026-02-01T20:03:05+00:00 2026-02-01T20:03:05+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/innovative-molecules-announces-completion-of-phase-1-program-and-advancement-to-phase-2-for-oral-adibelivir Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Innovative_Molecules_announces_completion_of_Phase_1_program_and_advancement_to_Phase_2_for_Oral_Adibelivir.png" /></p><p>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).</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Innovative_Molecules_announces_completion_of_Phase_1_program_and_advancement_to_Phase_2_for_Oral_Adibelivir.png" /></p><p>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).</p> 2026-01-31T20:21:21+00:00 2026-01-31T20:21:21+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/investment-readiness-support-proves-a-knockout-after-raising-%C2%A310m-for-west-midlands-firms Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Investment_Readiness_support_proves_a_knockout_after_raising_10m_for_West_Midlands_firms.jpeg" /></p><p>A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Investment_Readiness_support_proves_a_knockout_after_raising_10m_for_West_Midlands_firms.jpeg" /></p><p>A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.</p> 2026-01-30T18:27:09+00:00 2026-01-30T18:27:09+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/angolas-gas-pivot-from-associated-volumes-to-a-multi-market-future Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Angolas_Gas_Pivot-rom_associated_volumes_to_a_multi-market_future.png" /></p><p>Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Angolas_Gas_Pivot-rom_associated_volumes_to_a_multi-market_future.png" /></p><p>Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization.</p> 2026-01-30T18:22:08+00:00 2026-01-30T18:22:08+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announces-three-new-hospitality-units-and-new-executive-lounge-in-major-terminal-transformation Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_announces_three_new_hospitality_units_and_new_executive_lounge_in_major_terminal_transformation.png" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport&nbsp;(BHX)&nbsp;have&nbsp;announced plans&nbsp;for three&nbsp;eateries and a new executive lounge&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Departures&nbsp;Lounge&nbsp;to open in phases during&nbsp;2026&nbsp;as part of the airport’s ongoing&nbsp;transformation.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_announces_three_new_hospitality_units_and_new_executive_lounge_in_major_terminal_transformation.png" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport&nbsp;(BHX)&nbsp;have&nbsp;announced plans&nbsp;for three&nbsp;eateries and a new executive lounge&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Departures&nbsp;Lounge&nbsp;to open in phases during&nbsp;2026&nbsp;as part of the airport’s ongoing&nbsp;transformation.</p> 2026-01-28T13:17:36+00:00 2026-01-28T13:17:36+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/businesses-seek-balance-between-flexibility-and-performance Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Businesses_seek_balance_between_flexibility_and_performance.png" /></p><p>Hybrid working remains firmly embedded across Dublin’s business community, with most employers striking a pragmatic balance between flexibility for employees and the operational needs of their organisations.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Businesses_seek_balance_between_flexibility_and_performance.png" /></p><p>Hybrid working remains firmly embedded across Dublin’s business community, with most employers striking a pragmatic balance between flexibility for employees and the operational needs of their organisations.</p> 2026-01-28T13:11:57+00:00 2026-01-28T13:11:57+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-s-nte-business-rates-temporary-cap-unfair-reckless-and-discriminatory-%E2%80%93-ambassador-says Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ1.png" /></p><p>Lyle Bignon, the NTIA's NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, said: "The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ1.png" /></p><p>Lyle Bignon, the NTIA's NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, said: "The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector.</p> 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> 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> 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> 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> 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> 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> 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>