Business

Review into access to banking services begins

2026-06-09T17:29:48+01:00

Communities, businesses and organisations have just been invited to share their views on accessing face-to-face banking services, as the independent review launches a Call for Evidence.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans

2026-06-09T17:25:59+01:00

Three years after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Riyadh Air (RX), the airline has taken delivery of its first three custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. RX is now ready for take-off.

Property firm Johnson Fellows strengthens its management team

2026-06-08T18:24:06+01:00

Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has grown its property management team as the city centre firm continues to go from strength to strength.

GXO appoints Roberto Pascual as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal

2026-06-07T20:02:42+01:00

GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Roberto Pascual as Managing Director of GXO in Spain and Portugal.

CJK and Coolmine launch new opportunity fund supporting pathways back to work

2026-06-06T21:49:58+01:00

CJK and Coolmine Therapeutic Community have announced the launch of the ‘Powering Recovery: CJK Opportunity Fund’, a new initiative designed to support people rebuilding their lives after addiction through education, training and employment opportunities.

Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action

2026-06-06T21:44:54+01:00

More than three quarters (77%) of UK manufacturing leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than meaningful action, according to new research released on World Environment Day.

XTransfer and Societe Generale partner to streamline cross-border payments for global trade transactions

2026-06-06T21:39:04+01:00

XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Societe Generale, a leading European bank in transaction banking, announced having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, to enhance cross-border payment infrastructure and develop integrated financial solutions to support international trade flows.

Solihull Chamber announces awards shortlist as firms compete for honours

2026-06-05T20:18:09+01:00

The Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced the shortlist for the upcoming Solihull Awards, where 42 businesses will be competing across 11 categories.

BHX announced as Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships

2026-06-04T20:59:12+01:00

Birmingham Airport has been announced as the Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, marking a significant partnership that will support the delivery of one of the biggest sporting events this summer.

Orbit launches Agent Builder, a major industry leap forward in AI investment research

2026-06-04T20:54:44+01:00

Orbit Financial Technology, the award-winning AI investment research platform, have announced Agent Builder, a self-service feature within Orbit Insight that enables institutional investment teams to create their own production-grade research agents through conversation.

Struggling small businesses to get helping hand with strengthened debt advice services

2026-06-04T20:51:57+01:00

Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand through new £4 million funding boost to business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service.

Chancellor backs Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor with new homes, more jobs and major investment

2026-06-04T20:48:11+01:00

One of England’s largest brownfield sites will be acquired by government and brought forward for development as the Chancellor drives the next phase of delivery across the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.

easyGroup enters online retail with launch of easyShop.com marketplace in partnership with OnBuy.com

2026-06-03T18:56:58+01:00

easyGroup is entering mainstream online retail with the launch of easyShop.com, a new online marketplace set to go live later this year, marking a significant expansion into everyday shopping.

Lichfield council backs young professionals by sponsoring new Future Faces cohort

2026-06-03T18:38:05+01:00

Young professionals working in businesses across Lichfield can now apply for a fully-funded 12-month membership of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce – backed by Lichfield District Council.

African EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa

2026-06-01T19:50:54+01:00

Spiro announces a $215M investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.

Surging operational expenditures squeeze global airline margins despite strong traffic demand

2026-06-01T19:47:55+01:00

Global commercial aviation is navigating a complex financial paradox as soaring operational costs threaten to erode the profitability gains generated by robust passenger traffic.