Business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Mon, 25 May 2026 04:52:58 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Afreximbank and Ecobank finance SMEs to boost Zimbabwe’s economy https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afreximbank-and-ecobank-finance-smes-to-boost-zimbabwes-economy https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afreximbank-and-ecobank-finance-smes-to-boost-zimbabwes-economy

African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a USD 15 million SME Finance Facility to Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited under its Export SME Development Programme (ESDP).

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Business & Finance Thu, 21 May 2026 07:58:42 +0100
Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cost-of-living-boost-with-free-bus-travel-for-children-and-targeted-food-tariff-cuts https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cost-of-living-boost-with-free-bus-travel-for-children-and-targeted-food-tariff-cuts

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as the Chancellor ramps up efforts to help with the cost of living.

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Business & Finance Thu, 21 May 2026 07:55:43 +0100
Jamaica set $200m catastrophe bond figure by World Bank https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-set-$200m-catastrophe-bond-figure-by-world-bank https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-set-$200m-catastrophe-bond-figure-by-world-bank

The World Bank has priced a new catastrophe bond designed to help Jamaica cope with the threat of hurricanes.

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Business & Finance Tue, 19 May 2026 22:36:27 +0100
AFC commits $100M to power Africa’s digital growth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afc-commits-$100m-to-power-africas-digital-growth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afc-commits-$100m-to-power-africas-digital-growth

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.

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Business & Finance Mon, 18 May 2026 19:41:55 +0100
More cost-of-living help coming as Reeves heads to G7 to coordinate war response https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/more-cost-of-living-help-coming-as-reeves-heads-to-g7-to-coordinate-war-response https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/more-cost-of-living-help-coming-as-reeves-heads-to-g7-to-coordinate-war-response

The Chancellor travels to Paris to meet G7 finance ministers and central bankers – the first Chancellor visit to Paris since Brexit.

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Business & Finance Sun, 17 May 2026 17:17:33 +0100
West Africa set for investment boost via BOAD-IFC deal https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-africa-set-for-investment-boost-via-boad-ifc-deal https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-africa-set-for-investment-boost-via-boad-ifc-deal

To help boost local currency financing, private sector growth, and job creation across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the International Finance Crporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the signing of two reciprocal financing facilities for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 600 million in euro (EUR) and West African CFA franc (XOF).

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Business & Finance Sun, 17 May 2026 17:14:28 +0100
Future of Utilities Summit 2026 to host Women in Utilities mentor brunch in partnership with WUN https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/future-of-utilities-summit-2026-to-host-women-in-utilities-mentor-brunch-in-partnership-with-wun https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/future-of-utilities-summit-2026-to-host-women-in-utilities-mentor-brunch-in-partnership-with-wun

Future of Utilities Summit has announced the return of its Women in Utilities Brunch, taking place on 11 June at QEII Centre, in London, England.

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Business & Finance Sat, 16 May 2026 13:47:11 +0100
Latvian companies launch new cooperation projects in technology, defence and green transformation sectors during official visit to Sweden https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/latvian-companies-launch-new-cooperation-projects-in-technology-defence-and-green-transformation-sectors-during-official-visit-to-sweden https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/latvian-companies-launch-new-cooperation-projects-in-technology-defence-and-green-transformation-sectors-during-official-visit-to-sweden

The official visit to Sweden organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and led by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis has concluded.

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Business & Finance Sat, 16 May 2026 13:44:52 +0100
Burton firm leads the way for quality roofing across the UK https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/burton-firm-leads-the-way-for-quality-roofing-across-the-uk https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/burton-firm-leads-the-way-for-quality-roofing-across-the-uk

Burton on Trent roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles welcomed a team from the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties the National House Building Council (NHBC) for an interactive, hands-on training session.

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Business & Finance Thu, 14 May 2026 11:07:01 +0100
Four siblings and their dad launch new patented window and patio door security bar to prevent break-ins https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/four-siblings-and-their-dad-launch-new-patented-window-and-patio-door-security-bar-to-prevent-break-ins https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/four-siblings-and-their-dad-launch-new-patented-window-and-patio-door-security-bar-to-prevent-break-ins

Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security.

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Business & Finance Thu, 14 May 2026 11:04:16 +0100
Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-reviews-access-to-face-to-face-banking-services https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-reviews-access-to-face-to-face-banking-services

The Government is taking action to ensure people and communities across the UK can continue to access the banking services they need by commissioning an independent review alongside delivering new powers to act on the findings.

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Business & Finance Thu, 14 May 2026 11:01:25 +0100
DHL Express expands global portfolio with new Heavy Weight Express Service for shipments up to 3,000kg https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dhl-express-expands-global-portfolio-with-new-heavy-weight-express-service-for-shipments-up-to-3000kg https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dhl-express-expands-global-portfolio-with-new-heavy-weight-express-service-for-shipments-up-to-3000kg

DHL Express announced the worldwide expansion of its Time Definite International portfolio with the introduction of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air solution for shipments up to 1,000 kilograms per piece and 3,000 kilograms per shipment.

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Business & Finance Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:41 +0100
Built by lawyers, tailored by you: Harvey launches purpose-built legal agents across every major practice area https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/built-by-lawyers-tailored-by-you-harvey-launches-purpose-built-legal-agents-across-every-major-practice-area https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/built-by-lawyers-tailored-by-you-harvey-launches-purpose-built-legal-agents-across-every-major-practice-area

Harvey has just announced that 500+ use case Agents are live in the platform alongside the company's Agent Builder tool in early access.

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Business & Finance Sun, 10 May 2026 18:41:48 +0100
StepStone launches evergreen strategies on LSEG’s DMI platform https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/stepstone-launches-evergreen-strategies-on-lsegs-dmi-platform https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/stepstone-launches-evergreen-strategies-on-lsegs-dmi-platform

StepStone Group, a leading global private markets investment firm, have announced it has joined LSEG’s Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform.

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Business & Finance Sun, 10 May 2026 18:38:39 +0100
ADGM announces Man Group's commitment to establish presence in Abu Dhabi https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/adgm-announces-man-group-s-commitment-to-establish-presence-in-abu-dhabi https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/adgm-announces-man-group-s-commitment-to-establish-presence-in-abu-dhabi

ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, have announced that Man Group plc, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately USD 228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.

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Business & Finance Sat, 09 May 2026 14:39:33 +0100
Canon and SOS Children’s Villages in Senegal join forces to empower the next generation through Miraisha https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/canon-and-sos-childrens-villages-in-senegal-join-forces-to-empower-the-next-generation-through-miraisha https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/canon-and-sos-childrens-villages-in-senegal-join-forces-to-empower-the-next-generation-through-miraisha

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a global leader in imaging solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with SOS Children’s Villages in Senegal, a non-governmental organisation supporting vulnerable youth, to expand its flagship Miraisha skills development initiative.

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Business & Finance Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:31 +0100