Business

Johnson Matthey selected by Phelan Green for landmark e-SAF plant in South Africa

2026-06-19T23:06:18+01:00

Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF [1]) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Mayor launches plan to help businesses unlock investment and drive growth

2026-06-19T23:01:47+01:00

Businesses will get more streamlined access to the financial support they need to grow their operations and create new jobs, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has announced.

Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out

2026-06-18T21:39:22+01:00

Some of the UK’s most prominent leisure and hospitality businesses have committed to passing on summer savings to families as they met the Chancellor – ahead of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme going live.

Chancellor responds to inflation figures for May

2026-06-17T19:13:13+01:00

Speaking inflation figures for May, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said:  ”While the war in the Middle East pushes prices up globally, we have got the right economic plan and inflation has held steady.

1.3 million passengers make it a record May to remember with Birmingham Airport

2026-06-15T21:51:57+01:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is soaring into the summer season after welcoming more than 1.3 million passengers in May, a 3.2% increase on the previous year and a record month.

Historic law firm Sydney Mitchell appoints new partner

2026-06-15T21:45:09+01:00

Commercial property law expert Ben Lyons has joined Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell as a partner.

Sales target for UK electric car set to be reduced

2026-06-14T20:27:08+01:00

The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs).

‘People first’ approach sees S&R Construction take Large Employer title at ‘Best Places to Work Awards’

2026-06-13T19:38:38+01:00

A Kingswinford-based firm’s drive to change the face of the construction sector ‘by putting people first’ has claimed a major regional honour.

2026 World Cup becomes most expensive in history as dynamic pricing fuels soaring fares

2026-06-12T23:49:17+01:00

The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup is making history across North America, but soccer fans are facing a harsh reality as ticket prices skyrocket to unprecedented heights.

Review into access to banking services begins

2026-06-09T17:29:48+01:00

Communities, businesses and organisations have just been invited to share their views on accessing face-to-face banking services, as the independent review launches a Call for Evidence.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans

2026-06-09T17:25:59+01:00

Three years after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Riyadh Air (RX), the airline has taken delivery of its first three custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. RX is now ready for take-off.

Property firm Johnson Fellows strengthens its management team

2026-06-08T18:24:06+01:00

Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has grown its property management team as the city centre firm continues to go from strength to strength.

GXO appoints Roberto Pascual as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal

2026-06-07T20:02:42+01:00

GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Roberto Pascual as Managing Director of GXO in Spain and Portugal.

CJK and Coolmine launch new opportunity fund supporting pathways back to work

2026-06-06T21:49:58+01:00

CJK and Coolmine Therapeutic Community have announced the launch of the ‘Powering Recovery: CJK Opportunity Fund’, a new initiative designed to support people rebuilding their lives after addiction through education, training and employment opportunities.

Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action

2026-06-06T21:44:54+01:00

More than three quarters (77%) of UK manufacturing leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than meaningful action, according to new research released on World Environment Day.

XTransfer and Societe Generale partner to streamline cross-border payments for global trade transactions

2026-06-06T21:39:04+01:00

XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Societe Generale, a leading European bank in transaction banking, announced having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, to enhance cross-border payment infrastructure and develop integrated financial solutions to support international trade flows.