Business https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:24:52 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Sales target for UK electric car set to be reduced https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sales-target-for-uk-electric-car-set-to-be-reduced https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sales-target-for-uk-electric-car-set-to-be-reduced

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

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Business & Finance Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:27:08 +0100
‘People first’ approach sees S&R Construction take Large Employer title at ‘Best Places to Work Awards’ https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/people-first-approach-sees-sr-construction-take-large-employer-title-at-best-places-to-work-awards https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/people-first-approach-sees-sr-construction-take-large-employer-title-at-best-places-to-work-awards

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

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Business & Finance Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:38:38 +0100
2026 World Cup becomes most expensive in history as dynamic pricing fuels soaring fares https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-world-cup-becomes-most-expensive-in-history-as-dynamic-pricing-fuels-soaring-fares https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-world-cup-becomes-most-expensive-in-history-as-dynamic-pricing-fuels-soaring-fares

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.

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Business & Finance Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:49:17 +0100
Review into access to banking services begins https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/review-into-access-to-banking-services-begins https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/review-into-access-to-banking-services-begins

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:29:48 +0100
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/riyadh-air-ceo-tony-douglas-reveals-pricing-fleet-and-future-plans https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/riyadh-air-ceo-tony-douglas-reveals-pricing-fleet-and-future-plans

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.

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Business & Finance Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:25:59 +0100
Property firm Johnson Fellows strengthens its management team https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/property-firm-johnson-fellows-strengthens-its-management-team https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/property-firm-johnson-fellows-strengthens-its-management-team

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

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Business & Finance Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:24:06 +0100
GXO appoints Roberto Pascual as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gxo-appoints-roberto-pascual-as-managing-director-in-spain-and-portugal https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gxo-appoints-roberto-pascual-as-managing-director-in-spain-and-portugal

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.

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Business & Finance Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:02:42 +0100
CJK and Coolmine launch new opportunity fund supporting pathways back to work https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cjk-and-coolmine-launch-new-opportunity-fund-supporting-pathways-back-to-work https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cjk-and-coolmine-launch-new-opportunity-fund-supporting-pathways-back-to-work

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:49:58 +0100
Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-quarters-of-british-manufacturers-see-sustainability-as-brand-image-over-genuine-action https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-quarters-of-british-manufacturers-see-sustainability-as-brand-image-over-genuine-action

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:44:54 +0100
XTransfer and Societe Generale partner to streamline cross-border payments for global trade transactions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/xtransfer-and-societe-generale-partner-to-streamline-cross-border-payments-for-global-trade-transactions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/xtransfer-and-societe-generale-partner-to-streamline-cross-border-payments-for-global-trade-transactions

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.

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Business & Finance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:39:04 +0100
Solihull Chamber announces awards shortlist as firms compete for honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/solihull-chamber-announces-awards-shortlist-as-firms-compete-for-honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/solihull-chamber-announces-awards-shortlist-as-firms-compete-for-honours

The Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced the shortlist for the upcoming Solihull Awards, where 42 businesses will be competing across 11 categories.

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Business & Finance Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:18:09 +0100
BHX announced as Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announced-as-official-airport-of-the-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-announced-as-official-airport-of-the-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships

Birmingham Airport has been announced as the Official Airport of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, marking a significant partnership that will support the delivery of one of the biggest sporting events this summer.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:59:12 +0100
Orbit launches Agent Builder, a major industry leap forward in AI investment research https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/orbit-launches-agent-builder-a-major-industry-leap-forward-in-ai-investment-research https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/orbit-launches-agent-builder-a-major-industry-leap-forward-in-ai-investment-research

Orbit Financial Technology, the award-winning AI investment research platform, have announced Agent Builder, a self-service feature within Orbit Insight that enables institutional investment teams to create their own production-grade research agents through conversation.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:54:44 +0100
Struggling small businesses to get helping hand with strengthened debt advice services https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/struggling-small-businesses-to-get-helping-hand-with-strengthened-debt-advice-services https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/struggling-small-businesses-to-get-helping-hand-with-strengthened-debt-advice-services

Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand through new £4 million funding boost to business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:51:57 +0100
Chancellor backs Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor with new homes, more jobs and major investment https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-backs-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor-with-new-homes-more-jobs-and-major-investment https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-backs-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor-with-new-homes-more-jobs-and-major-investment

One of England’s largest brownfield sites will be acquired by government and brought forward for development as the Chancellor drives the next phase of delivery across the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.

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Business & Finance Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:48:11 +0100
easyGroup enters online retail with launch of easyShop.com marketplace in partnership with OnBuy.com https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/easygroup-enters-online-retail-with-launch-of-easyshop.com-marketplace-in-partnership-with-onbuy.com https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/easygroup-enters-online-retail-with-launch-of-easyshop.com-marketplace-in-partnership-with-onbuy.com

easyGroup is entering mainstream online retail with the launch of easyShop.com, a new online marketplace set to go live later this year, marking a significant expansion into everyday shopping.

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Business & Finance Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:56:58 +0100