Mayor launches £3.8bn Futures Fund ‘war chest’ to supercharge West Midlands economy

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands,launched a new £3.8bn ‘war chest’ investment fund aimed at speeding up regeneration, building more affordable homes, and creating jobs across the region. The new West Midlands Futures Fund brings together money and backing from major public organisations, including the West Midlands Combined Authority, the West Midlands Pension Fund,…

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£20m Investment Set to Transform Solihull as Mayor Unveils Vision for Holbeche Place Regeneration

A major £20 million investment has been announced by Richard Parker to support the large-scale regeneration of Solihull’s Holbeche Place, formerly known as Mell Square, in a landmark move aimed at revitalising town and city centres across the West Midlands. The funding will help unlock the delivery of a major mixed-use redevelopment that will bring…

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Toyota Shifts Gears as Electric Vehicle Demand Slows, Pausing Development of Next-Generation Lexus Model

Toyota has reportedly halted development of a next-generation Lexus electric vehicle, marking another sign of how major automakers are reassessing their electric vehicle strategies amid slowing global demand and changing consumer preferences. The decision reflects a broader industry trend as manufacturers adapt to a market that has not expanded as rapidly as many had anticipated….

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Britain’s Next-Generation Fighter Jet Ambitions Face Growing Pressure as International Partners Seek Clarity

The United Kingdom’s ambitious effort to develop a next-generation combat aircraft alongside Japan and Italy is entering a critical phase, with mounting questions over timelines, funding commitments, and the future direction of one of the world’s most significant defence collaborations. The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), launched in 2022, aims to deliver a sixth-generation fighter…

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Morocco Overtakes South Africa to Become Africa’s New Industrial Powerhouse

Morocco has emerged as one of the continent’s most dynamic industrial economies, signalling a major shift in Africa’s economic landscape as it increasingly challenges — and in some sectors surpasses — South Africa’s long-held industrial dominance. Over the past decade, the North African nation has quietly transformed itself into a global manufacturing and export hub…

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AfDB Charts Bold New Financing Path as Africa Faces Deepening Development Funding Gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has placed the question of development financing at the centre of continental debate, as leaders gathered at its summit in the Republic of the Congo to confront a widening funding gap threatening infrastructure, energy expansion, and climate resilience projects across Africa. Against a backdrop of shrinking global aid and tightening…

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THE GLOBAL TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR BLACK BUSINESS FORUM 2026

The Global Tribune Newspaper is proud to announce its official partnership with the highly anticipated Black Business Forum 2026, set to take place on Saturday, 20 June 2026 at the prestigious Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Recognised as one of the most significant business and leadership gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and professionals in the United Kingdom, the…

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Ghana owes IMF over $3.6 billion, ranks as Africa’s 4th most indebted country, behind Egypt and 2 others

Ghana ranks as Africa’s fourth most indebted country to the IMF, owing over $3.6 billion in outstanding obligations, according to the latest IMF data released in May 2026. Ghana has emerged as the fourth most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with outstanding obligations to the Bretton Woods institution standing at 2.72 billion…

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Toyota to Import Taiwan-Made Vehicles Into Japan in Strategic Manufacturing Shift

Japanese automotive giant is set to begin importing Taiwan-manufactured Noah and Voxy minivans into Japan from October, marking a notable shift in the company’s production and supply chain strategy amid growing global competition and changing manufacturing dynamics across Asia. According to reports emerging from Nagoya, Toyota will commence operations on a dedicated production line in…

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Visa-Free Africa: Unlocking the Continent’s Economic Future While Managing Security Realities.

For decades, African leaders have spoken passionately about continental unity, regional integration, and economic independence. Yet for millions of Africans, travelling across the continent remains more difficult than travelling to Europe, Asia, or the Middle East. The irony is stark: a continent rich in shared history, culture, and economic potential continues to maintain some of…

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