Business

Africa’s $29.5T mineral wealth poised to boost mining sector jobs

2026-02-24T21:34:11+00:00

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals.

Birmingham medtech company Eyoto breaks new ground across the pond

2026-02-24T21:31:37+00:00

Birmingham-based medtech company Eyoto is heading Stateside next month, to debut its revolutionary Aetheia technology, the world’s only automated and fully remote, 4K slit lamp.

Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities

2026-02-24T21:26:21+00:00

Grey, a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. launches advanced dust collector systems to capture particulate emissions at the source, enhancing safety and compliance

2026-02-24T21:23:28+00:00

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, has launched its engineered Dust Collector Systems designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source.

SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Programme

2026-02-24T21:18:22+00:00

Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology.

Akums strengthens European and UK presence — India's largest CDMO expands global footprint

2026-02-23T13:07:13+00:00

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India's largest CDMO, has secured European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU GMP) certification for two of its manufacturing facilities located in India, reinforcing its growing presence in regulated global markets.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury responds to ONS Public Sector Finances: January 2026

2026-02-22T23:12:52+00:00

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray said: "We have the right plan to build a stronger, more secure economy.

Tracy Brabin leads West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany to deepen economic ties and drum up jobs and investment

2026-02-22T23:05:50+00:00

A dozen businesses have joined the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin on a European trade mission to drive investment and growth across three of the region’s biggest job-creating sectors.

Solus marks record year by unveiling plans for Birmingham showroom upgrade

2026-02-21T20:47:21+00:00

One of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of architectural and sustainable tiles is celebrating a record twelve months, with news of a major showroom upgrade on the way.

Brits losing up to £139,000 from their pensions due to underperforming funds

2026-02-20T21:21:22+00:00

A shocking new report reveals millions of Brits could be losing large sums of money from their pensions, as nine out of 10 high risk funds have failed to hit an industry benchmark in the last five years.

Cameroon’s nine block licensing round offers high value entry point for upstream investors

2026-02-20T21:14:55+00:00

Nine exploration and production blocks are now available in Cameroon’s latest licensing round. Spanning two proven basins, the tender – managed by the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) – is accepting proposals through March 30, 2026, ahead of a final decision in late April.

CISI awards three new Honorary Fellowships

2026-02-20T21:12:04+00:00

The board of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have just announce that three Honorary Fellowships have been awarded to:

MPs’ staff pay deal ‘a step in the right direction’ for fair pay in Parliament

2026-02-19T16:41:24+00:00

GMB Union, the largest union for MPs' staff with over 1,500 active members working for Members of Parliament, has welcomed the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority’s (IPSA) provisional staffing budget increases for 2026-27[1].

Thermography helps leading bike fitter find optimal cyclist position

2026-02-19T16:34:48+00:00

One of the most advanced bike-fitting studios worldwide is tapping into the benefit of Flir thermal imaging technology to push the boundaries of sports science and biomechanics at all levels of cycling.

Praana Group advances strategic expansion with Darpan Parikh appointment

2026-02-17T20:34:25+00:00

Praana Group, a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning specialty chemicals and fiberglass, and Galata Chemicals, a global leader in specialty additives and performance chemicals, have announced the appointment of Darpan Parikh as the Member of their Board and Chief Executive Officer of Galata Chemicals.

Sapiens' life software solutions named ‘Luminary’ by Celent and win multiple XCelent awards in North America and EMEA

2026-02-17T20:31:25+00:00

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (Sapiens) today announces that it has been awarded "Luminary" and "Technology Standout" status by Celent for its CoreSuite products, CoreSuite for Life & Pensions and CoreSuite for Life & Annuities, in the Celent 2025 Policy Administration System: Life Insurance reports for EMEA, North America, and APAC.