Business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:40:43 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/65-rise-in-self-assessment-payments-via-the-hmrc-app https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/65-rise-in-self-assessment-payments-via-the-hmrc-app

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

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Business & Finance Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:37:55 +0000
Indians named the wealthiest Ethnic group in the UK https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indians-named-the-wealthiest-ethnic-group-in-the-uk https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indians-named-the-wealthiest-ethnic-group-in-the-uk

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:12:26 +0000
GNPC and R&D partnership signals Africa’s energy future is innovation-led https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gnpc-and-rd-partnership-signals-africas-energy-future-is-innovation-led https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gnpc-and-rd-partnership-signals-africas-energy-future-is-innovation-led

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:23:42 +0000
STARTRADER begins 2026 as Official Partner of the NBA https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/startrader-begins-2026-as-official-partner-of-the-nba https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/startrader-begins-2026-as-official-partner-of-the-nba

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:18:21 +0000
The Boutique Workplace Company selects Yardi Kube Space Management to advance flexible workspace operations https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-boutique-workplace-company-selects-yardi-kube-space-management-to-advance-flexible-workspace-operations https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-boutique-workplace-company-selects-yardi-kube-space-management-to-advance-flexible-workspace-operations

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:13:30 +0000
Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Iktos announce an integrated AI-driven drug discovery collaboration in oncology https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/pierre-fabre-laboratories-and-iktos-announce-an-integrated-ai-driven-drug-discovery-collaboration-in-oncology https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/pierre-fabre-laboratories-and-iktos-announce-an-integrated-ai-driven-drug-discovery-collaboration-in-oncology

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:01:27 +0000
Pzena Investment Management welcomes Andrew Williams as Director of Client and Portfolio Services — UK Office https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/pzena-investment-management-welcomes-andrew-williams-as-director-of-client-and-portfolio-services-%E2%80%94-uk-office https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/pzena-investment-management-welcomes-andrew-williams-as-director-of-client-and-portfolio-services-%E2%80%94-uk-office

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.

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Business & Finance Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:34:57 +0000
Businesses feel the squeeze from regulation and rising costs https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/businesses-feel-the-squeeze-from-regulation-and-rising-costs https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/businesses-feel-the-squeeze-from-regulation-and-rising-costs

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

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Business & Finance Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:22:21 +0000
Bank One earns triple international recognition for SMEs, private banking and custody excellence https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bank-one-earns-triple-international-recognition-for-smes-private-banking-and-custody-excellence https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bank-one-earns-triple-international-recognition-for-smes-private-banking-and-custody-excellence

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

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Business & Finance Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:30:09 +0000
Festive events across city boost Wolverhampton visitor economy https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/festive-events-across-city-boost-wolverhampton-visitor-economy https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/festive-events-across-city-boost-wolverhampton-visitor-economy

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.

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Business & Finance Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:27:24 +0000
5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/5.65-million-still-to-file-as-the-self-assessment-deadline-looms https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/5.65-million-still-to-file-as-the-self-assessment-deadline-looms

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

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Business & Finance Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:48:36 +0000
Employers highlight policy uncertainty, skills provision and workforce pressure challenges at Wolverhampton Business School Festive Breakfast https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/employers-highlight-policy-uncertainty-skills-provision-and-workforce-pressure-challenges-at-wolverhampton-business-school-festive-breakfast https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/employers-highlight-policy-uncertainty-skills-provision-and-workforce-pressure-challenges-at-wolverhampton-business-school-festive-breakfast

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:41:59 +0000
Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla to lead connected AI and Cyber-Physical Systems business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hexaware-appoints-raghu-mocherla-to-lead-connected-ai-and-cyber-physical-systems-business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hexaware-appoints-raghu-mocherla-to-lead-connected-ai-and-cyber-physical-systems-business

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.

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Business & Finance Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:35:53 +0000
ERF warns jobseekers about a serious WhatsApp recruitment scam https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/erf-warns-jobseekers-about-a-serious-whatsapp-recruitment-scam https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/erf-warns-jobseekers-about-a-serious-whatsapp-recruitment-scam

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:24:36 +0000
Ovivo completes the sale of its electronics division to Ecolab and starts new phase of growth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ovivo-completes-the-sale-of-its-electronics-division-to-ecolab-and-starts-new-phase-of-growth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ovivo-completes-the-sale-of-its-electronics-division-to-ecolab-and-starts-new-phase-of-growth

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:22:25 +0000
Planner responds to new NPPF https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/planner-responds-to-new-nppf https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/planner-responds-to-new-nppf

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:19:33 +0000