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Huber+Suhner is proud to be one of the first companies in the electronic connectivity sector to launch a lead-free solution for its radio frequency (RF) SMA connectors.

Amid reports that gold investment jumped 18% to 4,741t in 2022, the price of gold has now dropped below $1900 per ounce this week, its lowest point since March 2023.

Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Business of Sport conference at the iconic Lancashire Cricket Club's Emirates Old Trafford, in Manchester.

A powerful group representing private sector businesses has been established to champion growth across the West Midlands.

With speakers including Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands – the fastest growing digital economy outside of London, tickets are selling fast for Logistics UK’s brand-new Digital Transformation in Logistics conference.

Investing in cryptocurrencies can involve a lot of risk-taking, particularly if you’re a beginner.

Under the directives of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chair of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated the UAE Wind Program.

Tata Communications has entered into a definitive agreement with Kaleyra, Inc. to acquire it through Tata Communications Limited.

A South London mayor has faced questions over why it took him two months to donate his allowance to a food bank for a period he spent campaigning 120 miles away in Bristol.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the commissioners and political advisors for the city council.

SATO, an award-winning social business that empowers people everywhere to live a better life, every day, and to enjoy a brighter future through innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions, has been honoured by Fast Company's Brands That Matter 2023.

Arab Satellite Communications Organisation (Arabsat), the foremost satellite services provider in the Arab world and a global leader in satellite operations, has unveiled its innovative 'Contribution Platform,' a one-stop-solution that enables seamless content dissemination for TV channels and bouquet aggregators.

UNLEASH, the fastest-growing HR events across Europe and the US, returns to Paris for its 11^th year from the 17^th, though to 18th October, 2023.

The region’s technology sector is booming to such an extent that many businesses are struggling to recruit enough skilled people, the mayor heard during a meeting at a top West Midlands tech firm. 

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and Chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), heard first-hand, during a visit to Birmingham-based IT company Intercity, how staff recruitment and retention were proving to be key barriers to growth for many West Midlands tech firms. He was joined by Martin Ward, the region’s tech commissioner, on a tour of the company, which has seen year-on-year growth of around 20%, and is a key player in the local tech industry.  

The West Midlands has the fastest growing tech sector in the UK, worth over £15.3 billion, and saw 2,378 tech start-ups registered in 2022 — an increase of 22%. Figures released by TechWM suggest around 144,000 employees work for a tech-based company in the West Midlands and recruitment for tech-based positions has increased by 31% in 2022. 

To help plug the skills gap WMCA, during the 2022/23 academic year, has earmarked £14.7 million into tech and digital skill courses supporting approximately 11,000 individual learners. Vacancies for tech and digital roles also reflect high demand with nearly 10,000 job postings in the last month alone, according to figures from the WMCA. 

The Mayor said: "When we look at the avenues open to us here in the West Midlands to power economic growth, it’s clear that technology will play a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Virgin Atlantic is planning an expansion in the Caribbean by making Bridgetown, Barbados, its regional hub.

The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up.