News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/feed/atom/ 2026-02-01T18:43:45+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation Investment Readiness support proves a ‘knockout’ after raising £10m for West Midlands firms 2026-01-31T20:21:21+00:00 2026-01-31T20:21:21+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/investment-readiness-support-proves-a-knockout-after-raising-%C2%A310m-for-west-midlands-firms Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Investment_Readiness_support_proves_a_knockout_after_raising_10m_for_West_Midlands_firms.jpeg" /></p><p>A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Investment_Readiness_support_proves_a_knockout_after_raising_10m_for_West_Midlands_firms.jpeg" /></p><p>A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.</p> Angola’s Gas Pivot: From associated volumes to a multi-market future 2026-01-30T18:27:09+00:00 2026-01-30T18:27:09+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/angolas-gas-pivot-from-associated-volumes-to-a-multi-market-future Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Angolas_Gas_Pivot-rom_associated_volumes_to_a_multi-market_future.png" /></p><p>Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Angolas_Gas_Pivot-rom_associated_volumes_to_a_multi-market_future.png" /></p><p>Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization.</p> BHX announces three new hospitality units and new executive lounge in major terminal transformation 2026-01-30T18:22:08+00:00 2026-01-30T18:22:08+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announces-three-new-hospitality-units-and-new-executive-lounge-in-major-terminal-transformation Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_announces_three_new_hospitality_units_and_new_executive_lounge_in_major_terminal_transformation.png" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport&nbsp;(BHX)&nbsp;have&nbsp;announced plans&nbsp;for three&nbsp;eateries and a new executive lounge&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Departures&nbsp;Lounge&nbsp;to open in phases during&nbsp;2026&nbsp;as part of the airport’s ongoing&nbsp;transformation.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_BHX_announces_three_new_hospitality_units_and_new_executive_lounge_in_major_terminal_transformation.png" /></p><p>Birmingham Airport&nbsp;(BHX)&nbsp;have&nbsp;announced plans&nbsp;for three&nbsp;eateries and a new executive lounge&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Departures&nbsp;Lounge&nbsp;to open in phases during&nbsp;2026&nbsp;as part of the airport’s ongoing&nbsp;transformation.</p> Businesses seek balance between flexibility and performance 2026-01-28T13:17:36+00:00 2026-01-28T13:17:36+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/businesses-seek-balance-between-flexibility-and-performance Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Businesses_seek_balance_between_flexibility_and_performance.png" /></p><p>Hybrid working remains firmly embedded across Dublin’s business community, with most employers striking a pragmatic balance between flexibility for employees and the operational needs of their organisations.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Businesses_seek_balance_between_flexibility_and_performance.png" /></p><p>Hybrid working remains firmly embedded across Dublin’s business community, with most employers striking a pragmatic balance between flexibility for employees and the operational needs of their organisations.</p> Chancellor's NTE business rates temporary cap 'unfair', 'reckless' and 'discriminatory' – Ambassador says 2026-01-28T13:11:57+00:00 2026-01-28T13:11:57+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-s-nte-business-rates-temporary-cap-unfair-reckless-and-discriminatory-%E2%80%93-ambassador-says Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ1.png" /></p><p>Lyle Bignon, the NTIA's NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, said: "The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ1.png" /></p><p>Lyle Bignon, the NTIA's NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, said: "The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector.</p> UK Chancellor appoints new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead 2026-01-25T23:30:42+00:00 2026-01-25T23:30:42+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-of-the-exchequer-appoints-new-steward-and-bailiff-of-the-manor-of-northstead Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer_appoints_new_Steward_and_Bailiff_of_the_Manor_of_Northstead.jpg" /></p><p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer has just announced the appointment of Andrew John Gwynne as the new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer_appoints_new_Steward_and_Bailiff_of_the_Manor_of_Northstead.jpg" /></p><p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer has just announced the appointment of Andrew John Gwynne as the new Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>