Business

65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app

2026-01-13T15:37:55+00:00

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65 percent.

Indians named the wealthiest Ethnic group in the UK

2026-01-12T20:12:26+00:00

Indian people in the UK recorded strong growth in wealth over the past decade, while several other Ethnic groups experienced declines, according to a report by the London School of Economics.

GNPC and R&D partnership signals Africa’s energy future is innovation-led

2026-01-11T12:23:42+00:00

Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the auspices of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), formalizing plans for a strategic partnership focused on research, development and innovation (R&D) in the oil and gas sector.

STARTRADER begins 2026 as Official Partner of the NBA

2026-01-11T12:18:21+00:00

Reflecting its strategic business direction, STARTRADER seals a deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and becomes the league's Official Partner, which marks a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and expansion.

The Boutique Workplace Company selects Yardi Kube Space Management to advance flexible workspace operations

2026-01-11T12:13:30+00:00

The Boutique Workplace Company, one of London's leading flexible-workspace providers, has selected Yardi's suite of coworking solutions to unify CRM, licence management, room bookings, billing, payments, accounting and procurement across its 33+ locations.

Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Iktos announce an integrated AI-driven drug discovery collaboration in oncology

2026-01-10T13:01:27+00:00

Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Iktos, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics on drug discovery, today announced an integrated drug discovery collaboration to identify and develop novel small-molecule drug candidates in oncology.

Pzena Investment Management welcomes Andrew Williams as Director of Client and Portfolio Services — UK Office

2026-01-09T18:34:57+00:00

Pzena Investment Management (“Pzena”) have just to announced that Andrew Williams has joined its UK office as Director of Client and Portfolio Services, reinforcing the firm’s global commitment to delivering exceptional client service and deep-value insights.

Businesses feel the squeeze from regulation and rising costs

2026-01-08T14:22:21+00:00

Businesses across Dublin remain under pressure from rising costs and regulatory burdens, according to the Dublin Chamber Q4 2025 Business Outlook Report.

Bank One earns triple international recognition for SMEs, private banking and custody excellence

2026-01-07T10:30:09+00:00

Bank One has earned three international awards, affirming its strength across key banking segments.

Festive events across city boost Wolverhampton visitor economy

2026-01-07T10:27:24+00:00

City of Wolverhampton Council’s festive events attracted tens of thousands of visitors - and are estimated to have boosted the city economy by almost £2million.

5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

2026-01-06T10:48:36+00:00

Thousands of people got a head start on their 2026 resolutions by filing their Self Assessment tax return over the New Year.

Employers highlight policy uncertainty, skills provision and workforce pressure challenges at Wolverhampton Business School Festive Breakfast

2026-01-05T16:41:59+00:00

The University of Wolverhampton’s Business School welcomed leading employers, education partners, and regional stakeholders for a Festive Breakfast on local skills, sparking an open and collaborative discussion on the future of workforce development across the West Midlands.

Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla to lead connected AI and Cyber-Physical Systems business

2026-01-05T16:35:53+00:00

Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT services and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Raghu Mocherla as Senior Vice President – Digital & Software.

ERF warns jobseekers about a serious WhatsApp recruitment scam

2026-01-04T17:24:36+00:00

The Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF) is warning jobseekers about a serious recruitment scam currently circulating in Ireland, in which fraudsters impersonate legitimate recruitment agencies and use their branding and logos to trick people out of money.

Ovivo completes the sale of its electronics division to Ecolab and starts new phase of growth

2026-01-04T17:22:25+00:00

Ovivo Water Inc., a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems and its shareholder SKion Water GmbH, have announce the successful completion of the sale of Ovivo's Electronics division to Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services.

Planner responds to new NPPF

2026-01-04T17:19:33+00:00

Dan Mitchell, planning partner at planning, design and development consultancy Marrons, said: “We welcome the public consultation on the revised version of NPPF and the government’s commitment to speed up plan-making in 2026.