Business

Act now - 864,000 sole traders and landlords face new tax rules in two months

2026-02-06T10:36:05+00:00

Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

Birmingham Airport commits to financial incentive to attract US connectivity

2026-02-06T10:31:41+00:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a targeted, financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between BHX and New York, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to the growth of long haul into global markets.

Budget proposals reveal extra £130m investment in services – as Leader says city no longer ‘bankrupt’

2026-02-04T11:31:00+00:00

Birmingham City Council Leader, Cllr. John Cotton has declared that Birmingham City Council is no longer 'bankrupt', as budget proposals set to deliver a funding boost to frontline services are published.

Afreximbank announces top 8 finalists for its flagship Accelerator Programme

2026-02-03T16:55:49+00:00

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.

Campaign for Better Transport comments as West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services come into public ownership

2026-02-02T19:32:35+00:00

In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services 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.

Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards

2026-02-02T19:27:43+00:00

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.

Innovative Molecules announces completion of Phase 1 program and advancement to Phase 2 for oral adibelivir

2026-02-01T20:03:05+00:00

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).

Investment Readiness support proves a ‘knockout’ after raising £10m for West Midlands firms

2026-01-31T20:21:21+00:00

A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.

Angola’s Gas Pivot: From associated volumes to a multi-market future

2026-01-30T18:27:09+00:00

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.

BHX announces three new hospitality units and new executive lounge in major terminal transformation

2026-01-30T18:22:08+00:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) have announced plans for three eateries and a new executive lounge within the Departures Lounge to open in phases during 2026 as part of the airport’s ongoing transformation.

Businesses seek balance between flexibility and performance

2026-01-28T13:17:36+00:00

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.

Chancellor's NTE business rates temporary cap 'unfair', 'reckless' and 'discriminatory' – Ambassador says

2026-01-28T13:11:57+00:00

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.

UK Chancellor appoints new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead

2026-01-25T23:30:42+00:00

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.

Gazprom Neft’s Stepan Khromov joins AEC Board - signalling drive to strengthen Russia-Africa energy ties

2026-01-25T23:25:21+00:00

Stepan Khromov, Head of Projects (Africa) at Russian vertically integrated oil company Gazprom Neft, has officially joined the AEC (African Energy Chamber) as a Board Member.

LEES 2026 roundtables highlight renewed global investor appetite for Libya

2026-01-25T23:20:47+00:00

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.

Turning Trash into Treasure - Innovative solution MORPHIT transforms construction waste into sustainable building material

2026-01-25T23:17:47+00:00

More than 30% of the EU's waste and over 40% of global emissions are generated by the construction industry.