Business

BCU partners with SMEs to make city greener

2026-01-21T13:06:08+00:00

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.

Talent technology company Cappfinity accelerates growth plans through Chief Talent Management Officer appointment

2026-01-21T12:59:38+00:00

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.

Industry expert to lead MET Recruitment’s new ‘Professional’ division

2026-01-20T19:58:55+00:00

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

Canon EMEA appoints Peter Saak to lead Integrated Printing & Services Group

2026-01-19T21:47:46+00:00

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

London-based startups win UAE FoodTech Challenge, with pioneering solutions to waste management and tree health monitoring

2026-01-19T21:42:39+00:00

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.

Reeves to tell Davos that Britain is the best place in the world to invest

2026-01-19T21:36:15+00:00

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.

Transformation ahead for Old House at Home - the Walsall pub set for renovation

2026-01-19T21:32:30+00:00

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

US Indian tech pro launch AI startup following Meta departure

2026-01-18T21:22:04+00:00

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

Canon Central North Africa makes new appointment as B2B Business Unit Directo

2026-01-17T00:21:08+00:00

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

West Mids businesses account for 7% of administrations in 2025, analysis reveals

2026-01-17T00:16:31+00:00

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.

Connecting Dudley’s Supply Chain: Construction Sector

2026-01-16T10:25:30+00:00

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

HM Treasury responds to GDP figures

2026-01-16T10:23:03+00:00

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 launches UK operations to help enterprises ideate, set up, and scale global capability centres with execution intelligence

2026-01-15T10:02:29+00:00

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.

Industry veteran Jobe appointed Gambia Petroleum Commission DG

2026-01-15T09:55:38+00:00

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.

PlanetAI Nature Space, Spain's first carbon credit certifier and EU leader by volume of credits issued

2026-01-15T09:50:37+00:00

PlanetAI Nature Space (PNS) has established itself as the first carbon credit certification body founded in Spain and as the leading European Union standard by volume of carbon credits issued, with more than 133 million credits.

Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

2026-01-14T11:46:31+00:00

People across the North of England will benefit from faster commutes, better jobs, more homes and increased investment in their communities as the Government launches a major growth plan for the North - with Northern Powerhouse Rail at its heart.