Premier League predictions: City to crush United, frustration for Chelsea, but victories for Liverpool and Arsenal January 16, 2026 The FA Cup regained some of its sparkle last weekend, not that Crystal Palace would take any positives from that. It’s back to the bread and butter of the Premier League for the next few days, though. Matchday 22 starts with a Manchester derby and concludes on Monday with a South Coast tussle. Here, we [...]
Tories will become irrelevant if they keep losing in London January 16, 2026 If the Conservative party can no longer rely on the votes of the Yuppies of today, it will have to become a very different beast to have any chance of continued relevance, says John Oxley The year might have only just begun, but already London’s big political battle is on the horizon. May will see [...]
Bank of England’s Bailey: Central banks must challenge populism January 16, 2026 Andrew Bailey has called on central banks international institutions to stand up to proponents of populism with their words and actions, warning that organisations like the Bank of England are being painted as “unresponsive and acting for the benefit of powerful” interests. In a speech to a group of economists and officials in London, governor [...]
Urban Pubs & Bars launches acquisition spree after strong Christmas sales January 16, 2026 Urban Pubs & Bars has embarked on an aggressive acquisition spree as the London-based hospitality group toasted strong demand over the Christmas season. This week the company announced it had acquired The Birdcage in East London from Brewdog, marking its sixth acquisition of 2026. The deal follows the recent completion of five premium hospitality venues [...]
Sadiq Khan’s AI fearmongering will set London back January 16, 2026 Sadiq Khan's warnings about AI has made London look like a city anxious, rather than ambitious, about AI, and investors will take note.
HOLYWATER Raises Record $22 Million to Turn Microdramas into Mainstream Entertainment in the U.S. January 16, 2026 The financing marks the largest confirmed funding round in the emerging microdrama market outside of Asia, cementing HOLYWATER as the category leader among Western players in an $11 billion global market.
Midnite Completes $35 Million Series C Funding Round Led by The Raine Group January 16, 2026 With participation from existing investors, round takes total funding beyond the $75 million mark
CPP Investments Increases Commitment to Canadian Market through Northleaf Capital Partners January 16, 2026 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Northleaf Capital Partners (Northleaf) today announced a significant expansion of their longstanding Canadian investment partnership, supporting the growth and scaling of domestic private companies. CPP Investments has committed to invest an additional C$750 million through its established Canadian mid-market program managed by Northleaf, bringing CPP Investments’ cumulative [...]
Gravity Doesn’t Stand A Chance January 16, 2026 Rimmel London & Red Bull Deliver Gravity Defying Lashes & Thrilling Beam Routine Stunt Beauty brand Rimmel London has joined forces with Red Bull to launch the new Rimmel Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara, taking a collegiate athlete to new heights with lashes lifted from every angle. In Red Bull’s first partnership with Rimmel London, Lily Smith takes on the gravity-defying challenge with confidence and style, and lashes as bold as her routine. The beautifully bold gymnastic balance beam routine was set 52 stories above the streets, which gave Red Bull gymnast Lily Smith wings to reach new heights!
Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins: Businesses Move En Masse as Stablecoins Go Mainstream January 16, 2026 Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins Report shows 64% of businesses surveyed already use stablecoins or plan to within three years, with speed, easier cross-border transactions, and cost savings driving adoption