The Black Business Network (BBN) and Lloyds Bank have launched the Black Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Network (BEECON), a free online platform to support Black entrepreneurs in the UK. BEECON is a response to the “Black. British. In Business and Proud” report, which called for a UK-wide Black business ecosystem with tailored support.
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Trunk Tools, an AI platform transforming the $13 trillion construction industry, announced a $20 million Series A on Sept. 5, 2024, led by Redpoint Ventures, bringing total funding to $30M. The platform uses AI to structure unstructured project data, enhancing efficiency and reducing delays by automating administrative tasks.
The British High Commissioner, Dr. Richard Montgomery, visited Abia from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, engaging in high-level discussions with Governor Alex Otti, government stakeholders, and business leaders. The visit, noted by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe of the British High Commission, aimed to explore economic partnerships between the UK and Abia.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, announced that the Verkhovna Rada has completed all internal procedures needed for the Ukraine-UK agreement on trade liberalization to take effect.
