Business

Core42 appoints former Google Executive Emma Cloney to lead international expansion

2026-05-29T23:18:06+01:00

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, announced the appointment of Emma Cloney as Senior Vice President, International Sales & Strategy and General Manager, Ireland.

Marrons strengthens West Midlands planning capability with senior appointment

2026-05-29T23:13:10+01:00

Planning, design and development consultancy Marrons has appointed Carl Brace as associate director, marking a significant investment in its strategic planning capability across the West Midlands.

Equiom strengthens global offering with strategic appointment to enhance Luxury Asset Services

2026-05-28T21:36:21+01:00

Equiom has appointed Lionel Richard as Director, Luxury Asset Services, a strategic, group-wide role focused on the continued growth and development of the firm’s luxury asset proposition.

Signicat incorporates ID Austria into its eID and Wallet Hub, unlocking secure

2026-05-26T22:01:15+01:00

As European businesses face an approaching regulatory overhaul with the eIDAS 2.0 framework and the AMLR regulations, Signicat, Europe's leading digital identity platform, have announced the integration of ID Austria into its comprehensive eID and Wallet Hub.

Shakespeare Martineau and Mayo Wynne Baxter roll out Harvey's AI platform

2026-05-27T23:11:46+01:00

Law firms Shakespeare Martineau and Mayo Wynne Baxter have announced the introduction of Harvey, the leading AI platform for the legal and professional services sector – marking a significant milestone in their digital transformation strategy.

AfDB Invests €200M to power Morocco’s workforce

2026-05-25T00:56:12+01:00

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved €200 million in financing for the implementation of the “Cap Compétences 2030” programme, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people and women.

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

2026-05-25T00:50:06+01:00

Following stakeholders reaction to the Chancellor’s recent statement, Phill Clapp, Chief Executive, UK Cinema Association said: “Cinema operators across the country will warmly welcome this show of support from the Government for our sector and the help it will provide for families to enjoy even more of the great line-up of films coming to the big screen over the Summer months.

Hospitality PR firms launches Complimentary AI Search Visibility Audits

2026-05-25T00:44:25+01:00

As business and leisure travellers, meeting planners, and brides and grooms increasingly rely on AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity to make purchasing decisions, hospitality public relations firm Point Taken Communications has launched a Complimentary AI Search Visibility Audit designed to help hotels, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), destination management companies (DMCs), and other hospitality brands.

Solihull jeweller warns locals that SPF could be dulling their diamond’s sparkle

2026-05-25T00:41:44+01:00

A jeweller in Solihull has issued a warning to local brides and brides-to-be who are heading off on summer holidays and considering taking their diamond rings with them.

Afreximbank and Ecobank finance SMEs to boost Zimbabwe’s economy

2026-05-21T07:58:42+01:00

African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a USD 15 million SME Finance Facility to Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited under its Export SME Development Programme (ESDP).

Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

2026-05-21T07:55:43+01:00

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as the Chancellor ramps up efforts to help with the cost of living.

Jamaica set $200m catastrophe bond figure by World Bank

2026-05-19T22:36:27+01:00

The World Bank has priced a new catastrophe bond designed to help Jamaica cope with the threat of hurricanes.

AFC commits $100M to power Africa’s digital growth

2026-05-18T19:41:55+01:00

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.

More cost-of-living help coming as Reeves heads to G7 to coordinate war response

2026-05-17T17:17:33+01:00

The Chancellor travels to Paris to meet G7 finance ministers and central bankers – the first Chancellor visit to Paris since Brexit.

West Africa set for investment boost via BOAD-IFC deal

2026-05-17T17:14:28+01:00

To help boost local currency financing, private sector growth, and job creation across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the International Finance Crporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the signing of two reciprocal financing facilities for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 600 million in euro (EUR) and West African CFA franc (XOF).

Future of Utilities Summit 2026 to host Women in Utilities mentor brunch in partnership with WUN

2026-05-16T13:47:11+01:00

Future of Utilities Summit has announced the return of its Women in Utilities Brunch, taking place on 11 June at QEII Centre, in London, England.