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The GMB Union has responded to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

In a video message posted today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: “I know that the cost of living is still the number one issue for working people and that the economy isn't working well enough for those on the lowest incomes. 

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 of the Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in the Sahel (P2-P2RS) in Abidjan on 21 November 2025.

The Chancellor will deliver a Budget later today [26 November] that takes the fair and necessary choices to deliver on the Government’s mandate for change.

President and CEO Johan Westman has exercised warrants and acquired 9,392 shares in the company, with his total shareholding in AAK now amounts to 73,000 shares.

Responding to the Public Sector Finances statistics for October 2025, Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray said: “Currently we spend £1 in every £10 of taxpayer money on the interest of our national debt.

Orbit Fab, the in-orbit logistics company pioneering space sustainability and developing long-term space solutions, have announced its latest milestone toward refuelling satellites in orbit.

While most European insurers debate AI strategies in boardrooms, IMA Iberica has quietly deployed the continent's largest Google Agent Assist implementation.

Eleven of the region’s leading businesses ‘made history’ last night when they were named the ‘Best in the Black Country’ at a glittering ceremony in front of 450 people at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls.

GBG, the global identity technology business enabling safe and rewarding digital lives, has selected Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), as its preferred cloud provider to accelerate growth globally while simplifying operations, strengthening compliance, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has launched the Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector.

Following the announcement on its new stadium, by Birmingham City FC, NTE (Night Time Economy) Ambassador for Birmingham and music consultant, Lyle Bignon, said: "The bold and unique design for Birmingham City FC's new stadium - The Powerhouse - marks an extraordinary moment in the Club's history.

DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, explores the rising competitiveness of emerging financial cities as traditional financial centres face mounting pressures, in the sixth edition in its flagship Future of Finance report series.

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) have announced Ebury as a sponsor for Scotland London Africa Week 2025.

People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported a strong start to winter, after recording its busiest October ever, with 1,246,664 passengers travelling through the regional transport hub in October 2025 – a 4% increase compared to the same period last year.