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Escalating global trade tensions are emerging as a growing concern for the Dublin business community, with more than four-in-five (81%) companies expecting to be affected by ongoing international trade disputes. This is according to new data released today in Dublin Chamber’s Q2 Business Outlook Report.

Pakistan’s bold participation at London Tech Week 2025 concluded today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing mission to position itself as a leading global tech destination.

Almost 10,000 Wilko workers will share a pay-out of £2 million after GMB won a legal case.

Birmingham has done it again – stepping confidently onto the global stage as the UK’s number one regional hotspot for meetings and conferences, a proud moment that speaks volumes about the city’s energy, resilience, and readiness for the future.

Worcester Cathedral has joined forces with four leading local solicitors to offer its supporters the opportunity to write or update their Will this summer in exchange for a donation to the Cathedral.

Concirrus, an emerging leader in AI powered underwriting solutions, have confirmed a further expansion of its United States footprint through a new deployment with one of the world's top ten specialty insurers.

In an incident that has sparked a powerful wave of support and fresh calls for inclusion, West Midlands-based tech entrepreneur Davina Schonle was denied entry into London Tech Week—an event that claims to champion women in technology—because she had her eight-month-old baby, Isadella, with her.

Up to 4 million additional tests, scans and procedures will be delivered across the UK as the Chancellor confirms £6 billion of investment over the next five years in Britain’s health to make working people better off.

A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been launched by one of the UK’s specialist training providers.

Tredence, a global leader in data science and AI solutions, have just announced its recognition as the 2025 Databricks Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas.

Foreign investment in Uzbekistan is growing rapidly as the country saw an over 60 per cent increase during 2024 to reach $34.9 billion, a report released today by the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade (MIIT) of the Republic of Uzbekistan confirmed.

For most of her working life, 64-year-old Gladys Adeyemi, a retired NHS nurse from Walsall, lived modestly, carefully putting money aside each month into her pension pot.

For the first time in Europe, VoIP provider Zadarma has integrated three leading AI-powered voice assistants.

Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter as all pensioners in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment.

The heartbeat of Britain’s industrial past is now setting the pace for its economic future. In a historic announcement, the West Midlands has been chosen to host the inaugural ‘Regional Investment Summit – West Midlands 2025’, a national platform designed to spotlight investment potential in UK cities, towns, and industrial communities.

Dudley Council chiefs have pledged to work together with the newly formed Stourbridge BID on improvement plans for the town centre.