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shares ended up more than 50% after it confirmed it was exploring strategic options including a possible sale. but pac west isnt alone, and shares of other mid—size and small banks are also taking hit. our north america business correspondent has more on what is driving this. us regional bank stocks suffered more sizeable losses on thursday despite assurances from the head of americas central bank, saying that the us financial system remains sound. leading the way was pac west, which...

of living continues to soar. and its the final day of the commonwealth games — with gold for scotland in the diving. well be live in birmingham. good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. bbc research has found that only one in ten nhs dentists in the uk are taking on new adult patients. the most extensive survey in years has revealed that some areas are "dental deserts". out of nearly 6,900 nhs dental practices contacted 90% said they were no longer accepting any new adult patients. o...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a third case of coronavirus is confirmed in the uk the patient is being transferred to an Infectious Disease centre. Meanwhile, chinas ambassador to britain urges countries not to panic about the virus. Hours before hes due to deliver scotlands budget finance secretary derek mckay steps down after sending personal messages to a 16 year old boy on social media. Derek mckays conduct fell far short of what is expected of a minister. In...

The Games brought together 6,600 athletes and team officials from across 72 Commonwealth nations and territories.

Approximately £1.2bn was contributed to the UK economy by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, according to the new Government figures.

Xayaboury province will host its annual Elephant Festival from February 12-18, with more visitors expected during the country’s Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion programme.

The annual meeting of the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Network has convened in Maputo, Mozambique, marking progress for transfrontier conservation efforts over the past 23 years across Southern Africa. The four-day gathering brought together over 100 participants from governments, NGOs, local communities, the private sector, academia and development partners.

In the tranquil corners of our world, where timeless traditions intertwine with pristine landscapes, a powerful revival is underway. Villages, often forgotten in the wake of urbanisation, are defying the odds of depopulation by breathing new life into their communities through the power of tourism. Through the lens of three extraordinary examples — Batu Puteh, Alquézar and Lekunberri — we uncover the profound impact of the United Nations World Tourism Organizations (UNWTO) Best Tourism Vill...

  Since launching in 2021, Business and Tourism Programme (BATP) has helped to deliver record levels of tourism and investment in the West Midlands 

Birmingham and wider region’s connectivity, talent pool and successful delivery of 2022 Commonwealth Games cited as reasons for HQ relocation