London Sports Festival Returns to the Capital February 20, 2026 | City Talk Central London Alliance, the organisers of London Sports Festival are proud to announce the return of the capital’s most vibrant celebration of sport, activity and community, set to take place across London in 2026. Bringing together people of all ages and abilities, the festival will transform central London into a dynamic hub of participation, showcasing [...]
UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Ahead of Guildhall Forum February 10, 2026 UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains New Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Expanded partnership base and growing roster of senior participants reinforce initiative ahead of Guildhall forum in April 2026. London, February 2026—The Business Year (TBY) today announced significant new developments for its UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue, including formal patronage from the GCC Secretariat and a strengthened [...]
From Net Zero to Nuclear: the skills gap that could stall UK growth January 29, 2026 The UK has no shortage of ambition when it comes to infrastructure. From Net Zero commitments and energy security to rail modernisation, water resilience and nuclear new build, the pipeline of nationally significant projects is substantial. Yet beneath the headlines lies a constraint that threatens to undermine delivery across all of them: a critical shortage [...]
The Isle of Man’s quiet advantage in a noisy tax debate January 28, 2026 As larger jurisdictions grapple with the challenge of creating growth amid more complex tax and regulatory frameworks, a small Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea is offering a compelling counterpoint. For Alex Stokoe, Vice Chairman of the Isle of Man Wealth and Fund Services Association, the Isle of Man’s appeal is not built on headline-grabbing [...]
A new era in risk, control, and technology for financial institutions January 22, 2026 Financial markets run on confidence: confidence that models are governed, controls are real, and operational resilience can withstand stress. That’s why senior risk and control leaders are increasingly looking for forums that are practical, peer-led and grounded in how decisions are made inside institutions, not generic thought leadership. The Risk & Markets Show is the [...]
Elevate your dishes the Italian way with a refreshing Menabrea January 21, 2026 Eleanor Quigley, brand manager at Menabrea, tells us why Menabrea lager can be an alternative to wine when pairing with food, and gives us six options to try Wine may be first to mind when pairing drinks with food, but beer can provide a refreshing alternative. Like wine, beer’s varied flavour profiles and styles can [...]
Retail capital ready to power UK growth January 19, 2026 RetailBook is set to unlock over £600bn of productive retail capital to power IPOsand bonds, driving UK growth and innovation. Retail investors are about to take centre stage in UK capital markets. After five years of unprecedented collaboration between the financial services industry, Government, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Public Offers [...]
Meet the winners of Santander X Awards 2025 January 9, 2026 For all the talk of Britain’s startup slowdown, the winners of the Santander X Awards 2025 paint a rosier picture. Held under Santander’s global entrepreneurship platform, the awards recognise early-stage founders, startups and SMEs tackling structural challenges. This year’s winners span medical devices, women’s health and climate-resilient agriculture, united by a common theme of practical [...]
Beyond the neon lights: Discover Tokyo’s timeless traditions January 8, 2026 Japanese culture has always had a strong influence. Whether food, anime or Pokémon, Japan has captured attention from childhood and stayed with people for years whether they’ve visited the country or not. . Art such as “The Great Wave” and traditional themes like samurai are globally recognised, reflecting the country’s craft and pursuit of perfection. [...]
From avoidance to evidence: Britain should take the financial literacy test January 6, 2026 We all know an education bore who says at parties: “I would be a lawyer/accountant/doctor/engineer/etc but I just couldn’t be bothered to take the test.” We don’t believe them, so why should we believe a country that says, “We invented modern finance, but please don’t check our homework.” The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [...]