Business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:15:28 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Roam announces free 40-minute parking and discounted rates on rapid charging for EV drivers using Hilton Heathrow T5 chargers https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/roam-announces-free-40-minute-parking-and-discounted-rates-on-rapid-charging-for-ev-drivers-using-hilton-heathrow-t5-chargers https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/roam-announces-free-40-minute-parking-and-discounted-rates-on-rapid-charging-for-ev-drivers-using-hilton-heathrow-t5-chargers

Roam has announced that electric vehicle drivers using its rapid charging points at the Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5 car park will now benefit from free parking for the first 40 minutes while charging.

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Business & Finance Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:24:16 +0000
HMT response to embargoed OECD economic outlook interim report https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hmt-response-to-embargoed-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hmt-response-to-embargoed-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report

HMT (HM Treasury) responded to the OECD economic outlook interim report.

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Business & Finance Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:44:12 +0000
Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ethiopian Airlines, taking member travel benefits to new heights https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/marriott-bonvoy-partners-with-ethiopian-airlines-taking-member-travel-benefits-to-new-heights https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/marriott-bonvoy-partners-with-ethiopian-airlines-taking-member-travel-benefits-to-new-heights

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a Star Alliance member, have just announced a partnership that gives travellers more opportunities to earn and redeem points and miles across both hotel stays and flights.

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Business & Finance Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:41:37 +0000
Athena Intelligence launches India push amid rising cross-border corporate risk https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/athena-intelligence-launches-india-push-amid-rising-cross-border-corporate-risk https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/athena-intelligence-launches-india-push-amid-rising-cross-border-corporate-risk

Athena Intelligence, the Geneva-based corporate investigations and risk advisory firm, is expanding into India as demand accelerates for cross-border intelligence and financial crime expertise.

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Business & Finance Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:17:03 +0000
Circle and Sasai Fintech collaborate to expand access to USDC in Africa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/circle-and-sasai-fintech-collaborate-to-expand-access-to-usdc-in-africa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/circle-and-sasai-fintech-collaborate-to-expand-access-to-usdc-in-africa

Circle Internet Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, today announced a collaboration between one of its affiliates and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, to accelerate USDC adoption and expand internet-native financial infrastructure across Africa.

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Business & Finance Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:09:59 +0000
Afreximbank and FCI to host Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance in Kampala https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afreximbank-and-fci-to-host-africa-regional-conference-on-factoring-receivables-finance-credit-insurance-in-kampala https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afreximbank-and-fci-to-host-africa-regional-conference-on-factoring-receivables-finance-credit-insurance-in-kampala

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.

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Business & Finance Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:17:36 +0000
Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion across its value chain, supporting more than 87,000 jobs, new study shows https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/coca-cola-system-in-south-africa-has-an-economic-impact-of-r51.2-billion-across-its-value-chain-supporting-more-than-87000-jobs-new-study-shows https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/coca-cola-system-in-south-africa-has-an-economic-impact-of-r51.2-billion-across-its-value-chain-supporting-more-than-87000-jobs-new-study-shows

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa has announced the results of a comprehensive socio-economic impact study, conducted by global consulting firm Steward Redqueen.

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Business & Finance Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:03:50 +0000
Government set to crack down on companies exploiting Middle East crisis to unfairly hike prices https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-set-to-crack-down-on-companies-exploiting-middle-east-crisis-to-unfairly-hike-prices https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/government-set-to-crack-down-on-companies-exploiting-middle-east-crisis-to-unfairly-hike-prices

Working people will be protected from unfair price rises with new plans set out by the government today to detect and crack down on companies if they exploit the crisis in the Middle East.

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Business & Finance Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:59:23 +0000
Savers losing more than £40,000 in just 10 years from ‘hands-off’ ISA portfolios https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/savers-losing-more-than-%C2%A340000-in-just-10-years-from-hands-off-isa-portfolios https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/savers-losing-more-than-%C2%A340000-in-just-10-years-from-hands-off-isa-portfolios

New research analysing the performance of more than 150 ready-made ISA portfolios from 22 popular UK investment platforms reveals startling differences in performance.

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Business & Finance Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:28:16 +0000
UBA Group and BII sign letter of intent to explore trade finance collaboration across Africa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/uba-group-and-bii-sign-letter-of-intent-to-explore-trade-finance-collaboration-across-africa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/uba-group-and-bii-sign-letter-of-intent-to-explore-trade-finance-collaboration-across-africa

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited and British International Investment (BII) plc, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to develop trade finance collaboration opportunities.

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Business & Finance Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:21:39 +0000
TCL Founder and Chair in in-depth dialogue with UNGC https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tcl-founder-and-chair-in-in-depth-dialogue-with-ungc https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tcl-founder-and-chair-in-in-depth-dialogue-with-ungc

TCL Founder and Chair Li Dongsheng recently participated in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) "ESG+20 Sustainability Leaders Interview Series."

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Business & Finance Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:44 +0000
Fury v Joshua ‘agreed’: Data shows which boxer will bank the most from the bout https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fury-v-joshua-agreed-data-shows-which-boxer-will-bank-the-most-from-the-bout https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fury-v-joshua-agreed-data-shows-which-boxer-will-bank-the-most-from-the-bout

Anthony Joshua has the most valuable punch in boxing, worth a whopping £172,346, according to a new study into boxing’s most efficient earners.

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Business & Finance Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:46:16 +0000
North African power could be Europe’s next energy lever https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/north-african-power-could-be-europes-next-energy-lever https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/north-african-power-could-be-europes-next-energy-lever

For decades, Europe’s energy relationship with North Africa has centred primarily on hydrocarbons – Algerian pipeline gas, Libyan oil and LNG shipments from the Mediterranean basin.

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Business & Finance Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:42:50 +0000
72% of workers suspect return to office mandates are "stealth layoffs" as workplace sabotage and "coffee badging" rise https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/72-of-workers-suspect-return-to-office-mandates-are-stealth-layoffs-as-workplace-sabotage-and-coffee-badging-rise https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/72-of-workers-suspect-return-to-office-mandates-are-stealth-layoffs-as-workplace-sabotage-and-coffee-badging-rise

A new study released by Enhancv, a leading global resume building platform, reveals a profound breach in the employer-employee social contract.

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Business & Finance Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:32:32 +0000
BWH Hotels strengthens commitment to African development ahead of FHS Africa 2026 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bwh-hotels-strengthens-commitment-to-african-development-ahead-of-fhs-africa-2026 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bwh-hotels-strengthens-commitment-to-african-development-ahead-of-fhs-africa-2026

BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, announced today its renewed commitment to the African continent as the group prepares to participate in the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, taking place from 31 March – 1 April, 2026.

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Business & Finance Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:51:40 +0000
Chancellor backs the North’s industrial strengths with new investments https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-backs-the-norths-industrial-strengths-with-new-investments https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-backs-the-norths-industrial-strengths-with-new-investments

New jobs, opportunities and major regeneration for communities and businesses will be created in the North as the Chancellor backs the region’s industrial strengths with new investment.

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Business & Finance Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:43:59 +0000