It’s a sad story from brewery to pub February 26, 2026 It was a balmy 17 degrees in the Square Mile yesterday, drawing crowds out for a lunchtime pint in the sun. But in other parts of the country the hospitality sector is still in the grip of winter. Bad news came thick and fast from my native Cornwall yesterday, starting with confirmation that Sharp’s Brewery [...]
Indra Group Exceeds All Its Guidances in 2025 and Sets Even More Ambitious Guidances for 2026 Than Those Set Out in Its ‘Leading the Future’ Strategic Plan February 25, 2026 Results in fiscal year 2025 Revenues increased by 13%, totaling €5.457 billion in 2025 Indra Group sets financial guidances at least 17% higher than those foreseen in its Strategic Plan for 2026 Indra Group announces the payment of a €0.30 dividend per share (more than 20% above the dividend in 2024) charged to the earnings posted in 2025 The results and the increase in the order intake confirm Indra Group’s industrial strength and its capacity to tackle and execute the major defence modernization programs
ViiV Healthcare presents pipeline data for two investigational HIV treatment therapies with potential for twice-yearly dosing February 25, 2026 VH184, the first, third‑generation integrase inhibitor in development shows potential for up to twice-yearly dosing intervals Additional in-vitro data on VH184 demonstrate improved potency and an enhanced resistance profile versus bictegravir VH499 demonstrates good tolerability, supporting twice-yearly dosing intervals
ViiV Healthcare reports positive 12-month data showing investigational bNAb lotivibart (N6LS) maintains high levels of viral suppression in long-acting HIV treatment regimen February 25, 2026 94% of adults on stable therapy maintained viral suppression with intravenous lotivibart dosed every four months in combination with long-acting cabotegravir These phase IIb results reinforce lotivibart’s ultra long-acting potential, with the trial progressing to evaluate a twice-yearly intravenous dosing interval
Gucci sparks backlash with AI-generated ads ahead of fashion week February 25, 2026 Gucci has come under fire after using AI to create images promoting its upcoming show at Milan fashion week, raising concerns that the luxury house is cutting corners ahead of a runway debut. The Italian brand posted a series of glossy visuals on social media this week, some labelled ‘created with AI’, to tease creative [...]
Sheffield Wednesday: New buyers sought after £40m takeover collapses February 25, 2026 Sheffield Wednesday fans have called for a new buyer to be found urgently after the consortium behind a proposed £40m takeover of the fallen English football giants pulled out. A group led by James Bord, a co-owner of Scottish club Dunfermline, was named preferred bidder in December but announced today that they were withdrawing their [...]
IForex shares lift after trading platform makes London Stock Exchange debut February 25, 2026 Shares in iForex popped after the firm became the latest fintech to debut on the London Stock Exchange. The stock rose as much as 6.4 per cent to 207.5p by the end of its inaugural trading session on Wednesday. It had floated on London’s main market at an offer price of 195p, implying a market [...]
Alkermes plc Announces CEO Succession Plan February 25, 2026 — Richard Pops to Retire from Role of Chief Executive Officer Following Distinguished 35-year Career with Alkermes — — Board of Directors Appointed Blair Jackson, Alkermes’ Current Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, as CEO Effective as of August 1, 2026 — — Richard Pops to Continue to Serve as Chairman of the Alkermes Board of Directors —
Alkermes plc Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended Dec. 31, 2025 and Provides Financial Expectations for 2026 February 25, 2026 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2025 and provided financial expectations for 2026. To view the detailed fourth quarter and full year 2025 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 [...]
Manchester United: Ratcliffe’s cuts take club from red to black February 25, 2026 Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has hailed the impact of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting after the club reported only their second profitable quarter since 2023. Co-owner Ratcliffe’s slashing of hundreds of jobs at Old Trafford helped United to a pre-tax profit of £5.6m in the three months to 31 December, compared with a £34.5m loss [...]