Poundland owner ‘not acting in best interests’ of workers, says No10 November 3, 2026 Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is “not acting in the best interests” of the discount retailer’s staff and stores as it hurtles towards collapse, Downing Street has said. The Boston-based investment firm, which has faced intense criticism over its attempted sale of Poundland, must explain why it has rejected solvent offers to rescue the troubled retailer [...]
London-listed Knights’ recent acquisition results in staff layoffs November 3, 2026 AIM-listed Knights Group’s acquisition of South East England law firm Moore Barlow has resulted in several redundancies among business services staff. On Monday, London-listed legal and professional services firm Knights Group informed shareholders that it had completed its acquisition of the regional law firm with offices in Guildford, Lymington, Richmond, Southampton and Woking, with roots [...]
Organigram to Acquire Aurora and Establish a Global Cannabis Leader November 3, 2026 Organigram to acquire Aurora for C$7.80 per Aurora Common Share; Aurora shareholders will have the option to receive such Consideration in cash, Organigram shares or a combination of both, subject to proration. Transaction provides Aurora shareholders with certainty of value, meaningful immediate liquidity and participation in the combined entity Offer represents a 93% premium to Aurora’s Unaffected Share Price on August 10, 20261 and a 21% premium to the implied value of the unsolicited Curaleaf Hostile Bid as of November 2, 20262, unanimously rejected by Aurora’s Board of Directors Organigram shareholders to participate alongside Aurora shareholders in a company with greater scale, enhanced supply chain certainty, global footprint and diversification The combined company will own and operate five EU-GMP certified production and distribution facilities and bring world-class innovation to existing and new markets to meet international demand and support global market share expansion This Transaction has unanimous support of both Organigram and Aurora Boards of Directors; Organigram’s and Aurora’s directors and senior officers and Organigram’s significant shareholder have each entered into voting support agreements More information available at www.OrganigramXAurora.com and www.VoteYesAurora.com
Red Bull investment can be Prem Rugby template amid growing losses November 3, 2026 Red Bull’s investment into Prem Rugby can be used as a “template for revitalising professional rugby in England” amid concerns about losses across the top flight, a new report has said. The energy drinks tycoon purchased Newcastle in 2025, kickstarting a flurry of investment into Prem Rugby. Since the takeover the club have enjoyed sold [...]
London has waited long enough for Heathrow expansion November 3, 2026 Most Londoners and voters across the country was to see Heathrow expand so London’s growth can fly. My government must get on with it, says Siobhain McDonagh Britain has been debating where and how to expand airport capacity for almost 60 years. The Roskill Commission began its work in 1968. A child born when a [...]
Meet the woman trying to fix hospitality’s toxic kitchen culture November 3, 2026 Can a company backed by some of hospitality’s biggest names push the industry to clean up its act, asks Carys Sharkey This autumn some of the most influential figures in London’s hospitality scene gathered to discuss the issues hitting the industry. But for once, cost pressures weren’t top of the agenda. Instead, chefs and restaurateurs [...]
UK ‘risks losing quantum champions’ without government backing November 3, 2026 Britain risks losing its remaining homegrown quantum computing companies to overseas rivals within two years unless ministers step up investment and prioritise British tech, the boss of Universal Quantum has warned. Sebastian Weidt, chief executive and co-founder of the Sussex-based quantum startup, told City AM that the government’s decisions over the coming months would determine [...]
Alkermes plc Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results November 3, 2026 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. To view the detailed third quarter 2026 earnings press release and presentation, please visit the company’s investor relations website at https://investor.alkermes.com. Alkermes will host a conference call and webcast presentation at 8:00 a.m. ET (1:00 p.m. GMT) today, to discuss [...]
Private workers to get guaranteed pension income for life in bid to close savings gap November 3, 2026 Private sector workers are set to be given access to guaranteed pension income for life, as the government aims to close the retirement savings gap between the public and private sector. Under new plans set out by pensions minister Torsten Bell on Tuesday, providers will be required to offer workers an annual income as standard [...]
Mortgage squeeze looms for millions as more families ‘financially strained’ November 3, 2026 More people are feeling a financial strain than at any other time in the last two years, polling has shown, with a rise in mortgage bills set to put household budgets under greater pressure. New City AM/Freshwater Strategy polling has suggested that half of mortgage holders will come off fixed-rate deals by the end of [...]