Isle of Man Facility Management Firm Acquires Fellow Island Business in Strategic Expansion

March 13, 2026 — Douglas, Isle of Man — Prospero Facilities Services, an Isle of Man facility management firm established in 2004, has acquired Descon Ltd, a Tromode-based specialist in office interiors, storage solutions, and commercial refurbishments. The Isle of Man facility management firm acquires fellow island business deal, announced today, integrates Descon’s team into … Read more

**£50m Defence Growth Deal announced for Scotland** to Boost Defence Innovation and Jobs

March 13, 2026 — Glasgow Ministers Luke Pollard and Douglas Alexander announced the £50m Defence Growth Deal for Scotland on March 12 at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, aiming to enhance advanced engineering, shipbuilding, and innovation in maritime, space, and quantum technologies. The deal, signed by the UK Government, commits up to £50 million to … Read more

US Firms’ Massive Investment in Ireland Surpasses China, Germany, and France Combined

March 13, 2026 — New York — The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) launched its 2026 US-Ireland Business Report revealing US firms’ massive investment in Ireland surpasses China, Germany, and France, with the US foreign direct investment (FDI) stock reaching $467 billion (€404 billion) in 2024, exceeding levels in those countries combined. The report, … Read more

US Firms’ Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland Reaches $467 Billion (€404 Billion) in 2024, Exceeding China, Germany, and France

March 13, 2026 — New York The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) launched its 2026 US-Ireland Business Report at the Consulate General of Ireland in New York, revealing that US firms’ foreign direct investment in Ireland reaches $467 billion (€404 billion) in 2024, exceeding investments in China, Germany, and France.[1] The figure, based on … Read more