Sport’s overreachers like Sussex and Leicester are guilty of hope not greed February 12, 2026 As long as sport’s governing bodies and regulators reward risk over restraint, the cycle of boom, bust, sanction, repeat will continue, writes Ed Warner. First the disclaimer: I live in Sussex and although its county side isn’t my first cricketing love – that “honour” belongs to Middlesex CCC – I’ve enjoyed days at Hove’s County [...]
Reform UK’s rise: Will City law firms shift their support? February 12, 2026 Businesses, including law firms, snuggled up to Labour in 2024 but with Reform UK on the agenda, will firms shift their focus before the next election? Unlike in the US, business lobbying of British political parties and the UK government is kept somewhat behind closed doors, but it remains a powerful tool. For professional services, [...]
Whisky Business: How to build a whisky hotel in Edinburgh February 12, 2026 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. In the hyper-competitive landscape of Edinburgh’s five-star hospitality sector, buying 100 bottles of Scotch whisky and calling a hotel a ‘whisky hotel’ no longer cuts it. Investors and guests alike are increasingly seeking a “sense of place” where customers can enjoy a whisky experience. [...]
Luxfer Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2026 Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced the details for its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings conference call. Date and time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time Luxfer participants: Andy Butcher Chief Executive Officer Steve Webster [...]
IFF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results February 11, 2026 Delivered solid top and bottom-line performance & advanced strategic priorities in 2025 Launched sale process for the Food Ingredients segment Continuing to drive financial performance in 2026
Alkermes to Report Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results on Feb. 25, 2026 February 11, 2026 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) will host a conference call and webcast presentation at 8:00 a.m. ET (1:00 p.m. GMT) on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results. Management will also discuss financial expectations for 2026 and provide an update on the company. The webcast player and accompanying [...]
Greggs deals help Gerald Ronson’s forecourt business post £100m profit February 11, 2026 The petrol forecourt empire owned by City veteran Gerald Ronson has turned a profit just shy of £100m after an expansion in the firm’s partnership with Greggs. GMR Capital, the parent company behind forecourt firm Rontec, posted pre-tax profit of £98.4m for the year to end September 2025, a jump of 6 per cent compared [...]
Bonus season and the illusion of wealth February 11, 2026 As bonus season begins across the City, many higher earners continue to struggle to manage the difference between headline pay and usable cash Headline pay figures for City bonuses always grab attention and this year the expectation is cash bonuses will not disappoint. For many city professionals this is the moment to build liquidity, buy [...]
Truespeed and Freedom Fibre Announce Strategic Combination February 11, 2026 Truespeed Communications and Freedom Fibre announce they have signed an agreement to combine their businesses, creating a scaled, capital-efficient full fibre platform. The combined entity will play a leading role in the ongoing consolidation of the UK alternative network (“altnet”) sector. This merger brings together two highly complementary, effectively unlevered, businesses with a combined footprint [...]
PM Starmer asked to back £500m Alexandra Palace darts injection February 11, 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been called upon to contribute to a £500m, one-off private-public cash injection to keep darts at Alexandra Palace. The north London venue first hosted the World Darts Championship in 2007 but a move away from the venue has been touted by tournament organisers Matchroom, with the sport exploding in popularity [...]