Lisa Nandy admits ‘problem’ with Ofcom enforcement of online safety rules September 30, 2026 Lisa Nandy has admitted there is “a problem” with Ofcom’s ability to enforce online safety rules as she signalled further regulation of tech firms beyond the government’s under-16 social media ban. “Laws are only as good as the ability to enforce them”, the culture secretary said, as she called for a more active role for [...]
Almirall Advances Skin Science and Shares New Evidence Across Its Dermatology Portfolio at EADV 2026 September 30, 2026 Almirall’s scientific programme at EADV 2026 showcases advances in critical skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and actinic keratosis, through more than 20 abstracts, including a late-breaking abstracts, alongside two expert-led symposia and an interactive industry AD hub session. New clinical data show consistent efficacy and effectiveness in atopic dermatitis treatment across body regions with lebrikizumab, including high-impact areas such as the face and neck1,2, while late-breaking ADlong results highlight sustained improvements in skin signs and itch with up to five years of treatment3. Final two-year data from the POSITIVE clinical study demonstrate the benefits on patient overall well-being and quality of life during tildrakizumab treatment4,5, and further data show evidence in patients with high disease burden and previous biologic treatment6,7. Almirall’s commitment to medical dermatology is reflected by its Gold Sponsorship of EADV 2026 and the launch of the ‘Face It’-campaign to raise awareness of the burden of atopic dermatitis with face and neck involvement, addressing the broader impact of skin diseases on patients.
Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web September 29, 2026 Automated certificates for everyone, built for today, and hardened for the era of quantum computing
Cloudflare and Deutsche Telekom Join Forces for a Secure and Resilient Internet September 29, 2026 Strategic partnership strengthens the security and resilience of digital infrastructure for European businesses Deutsche Telekom expands its enterprise portfolio with Cloudflare security solutions, creating a leading infrastructure channel partnership in Europe
How could Manchester City verdict impact UK trade relationship with UAE? September 29, 2026 The pending outcome of the case involving 115 charges lodged against Manchester City could define the recent past of the Premier League and shape its coming decades. Last week it was revealed that the club could be on the hook for 114 of those 115 accusations, prompting questions surrounding the governance of Manchester City and [...]
Grant Thornton takes on Big Four giants with new £40K salary for London grads September 29, 2026 Grant Thornton has raised its London graduate starting salary to £40,000 and introduced “milestone bonuses” into the pay structure as part of the firm’s ambition for significant growth. The private equity-backed firm has overhauled its early careers programme, first reported by City AM in April, and will offer ‘market-leading’ starting salaries to London juniors of £40,000 from [...]
Expensify Launches Native Integration with DualEntry, the AI-Native ERP Built for Mid-Market Companies September 28, 2026 The new two-way integration syncs expenses, corporate card spend, and reimbursements directly into DualEntry
Drama in the City as Lord Mayor frontrunner pulls out over ‘criminal proceedings’ facing close associate September 28, 2026 The frontrunner to become the next Lord Mayor of the City of London has abruptly withdrawn his candidacy after a close business associate was hit with criminal proceedings, City AM understands. Tim Hailes, a former JP Morgan banker who became a City alderman in 2013, took the decision to step aside late last night in [...]
Smurfit Westrock Announces Agreement to Acquire CMPC’s Chilean Containerboard and Corrugated Business September 23, 2026 Transaction Highlights Establishes leading market position in Chile with a world-class, well-invested asset base Further strengthens Smurfit Westrock’s integration and southern Latam operations 1 recycled containerboard mill (with a network of fiber collection centers), 3 corrugated plants and 1 molded tray facility Strong synergistic and operational benefits expected Consideration of $420 million represents a post-synergy transaction multiple of less than 6 times Adjusted EBITDA Significant step on the path to Smurfit Westrock Latam 2030 targets
Smartstream unveils new version of Smart Reconciliations Premium – agentic AI reconciliations with GRIT – Governance, ROI, Integration and Trust September 23, 2026 Key Facts Smart Reconciliations Premium delivers approximately 25% lower total cost of ownership and 50% more throughput. Smart Agents now investigate, resolve and progress exceptions autonomously, addressing the most time-consuming task, break investigation. Every agent action is logged, explainable and subject to human accountability. Eight reconciliation domains, from securities and cash to OTC derivatives and digital assets run on one real-time engine, connected through outbound APIs and the Model Context Protocol, with deployment measured in weeks rather than months.