The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) has identified instability in the foreign exchange (forex) market as a major threat to the hajj and umrah industry in...
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Platinum Motor Group acquires Pebley Beach dealer group
Platinum Motor Group, a Trowbridge-based motor group that operates several dealerships across the southwest, has acquired Pebley Beach, a dealer group that operates Hyundai and Suzuki dealerships in Swindon and...
How German businesses are coping with the China dilemma
German businesses operating in China are facing a dilemma: how to balance their profits and principles in a volatile and complex business environment. China is Germany’s most important trade partner,...
Dave Fishwick: The Minibus Tycoon Who Challenged the UK Banks
Dave Fishwick was a successful minibus businessman in Burnley, England, when he decided to take on the UK banking establishment. He was frustrated by the lack of lending to small...
Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Sparks Fears of Banking Crisis
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the US, has sent shockwaves across the financial sector and raised concerns about the stability of the banking...
EU’s Big Tech Crackdown Worries Start-ups and Investors
The European Union’s plan to impose new rules and restrictions on the Big Tech companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple has sparked concerns among start-ups and investors, who...
Local restaurants cash in on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is not only a big day for football fans, but also for local restaurants, who see a surge in orders and sales on the day of the...
UK minister seeks to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria during visit
The UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has embarked on a three-day visit to Nigeria, where she will meet with government officials and business leaders to explore ways...
Business activity in South West surges as confidence and demand rise, PMI survey shows
Business activity in the South West region of England increased sharply in October, according to the latest NatWest South West PMI Business Activity Index. The index, which measures the month-on-month...
LSKD, the activewear brand that aims to inspire, wins Telstra Business of the Year
LSKD, a Queensland-based activewear brand that aims to inspire people to be 1% better every day, has won the Telstra Business of the Year award and the Outstanding Growth award...