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A new report, ‘Shaping Young People’s Financial Futures Together’, from the Compassion in Financial Services Hub at the University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute, in collaboration with Young Scot, is calling on banks, policymakers and financial providers to overhaul how they design products, services and education for young people.

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has been confirmed as an Emerald Sponsor of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s most influential integrated energy players at a time of rapid upstream expansion and downstream transformation.

ScottishPower has been named Investor of the Year at the British Business Awards, recognising the company’s record £24 billion investment in the UK’s clean energy future.

KLEKT, Europe's leading marketplace for sneakers, collectibles and streetwear, has appointed Daniel Kulle as Board Member, as the company continues to scale its international operations.

Students of finance from 21 countries celebrated their exam success, along with their families, friends and colleagues, during the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) annual awards ceremony at Mansion House, London on 28 April 2026.

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has further strengthened its partnership with the Fulham Road Collaborative (FRC) in the UK, comprising of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’.

Ireland’s business and luxury sectors mark a significant milestone with the launch of  VYKO GROUP.

Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has provided $45 million of mezzanine debt funding to the International Group for Modern Coatings (“MIDO”), a leading Egyptian manufacturer of specialty paints and coatings.

A new report co-written by Patrick Hurley MP, the Policy Liaison Group for Housing Delivery & Growth has unveiled a set of recommendations aimed at supporting and revitalising high street businesses across the UK.

One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’ last night.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray said: “Our deficit is down £19.8bn because of our plan to cut borrowing.

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is promoting the development of regional energy hubs across the continent, aiming to remove trade barriers and strengthen infrastructure interconnections – from pipelines to refining and distribution networks.

The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced during Fintech Week in London.

Planning, design and development consultancy Marrons has appointed Tim Farley as planning director, strengthening its senior planning capability and reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable housing and infrastructure growth across the region.

Sonata Software, a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, have announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration and Modernization Competency status.