Visma IPO plans add to London’s late-year listings revival December 31, 2025 Norwegian software giant Visma is gearing up to be the latest boost to London’s stock market, as the City comes off its strongest year for IPO activity since 2021 following a late spurt of listings. London’s stock exchange welcomed 11 flotations this year, raising £1.9bn in total , more than double the proceeds of the [...]
AI use will set great companies apart from the rest in 2026, Dell boss predicts December 31, 2025 The use of AI will “start to be a defining factor that sets great companies apart from the rest”, the UK boss of Dell has predicted. Steve Young, the US giant’s UK senior vice president and managing director, said progress has “laid a strong foundation” but told City AM that 2026 will be marked by [...]
London Stock Exchange needs more ‘hustle’ to attract IPOs, says Octopus chief December 31, 2025 The boss of Octopus Energy Group has said the London Stock Exchange needs to show more “hustle” to attract new listing candidates like the group’s tech arm, Kraken. Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus, said whilst he would “love” for Kraken to list in the City, but added the London Stock Exchange (LSE) needs to [...]
Reading owner Rob Couhig considers selling training ground to raise funds December 31, 2025 Reading owner Rob Couhig is considering radical measures including downgrading the club’s Academy or selling the training ground to increase the funding he can make available to the first team. The American, who paid around £25m to buy the League One club from Dai Yongge at the end of last season, has been an outspoken critic of [...]
London IPO market saw tepid recovery in 2025 December 31, 2025 The London IPO market saw the beginnings of a recovery in 2025 as a flurry of listings in the fourth quarter helped offset an otherwise lackluster year for floats. Some $1.9bn (£14.1bn) was raised via initial public offerings in London over the course of the year, more than double the amount raised last year and [...]
Five predictions for politics in 2026 December 31, 2025 At the beginning of 2025 I gave caution the slip and made five predictions for the year in politics. One was wrong: I anticipated Liberal Democrat Mike Ross would be elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, but he lost to Reform UK’s Luke Campbell by 11,000 votes. The remaining four I claim as wins. [...]
Alkermes to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference December 30, 2025 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Richard Pops, will provide a corporate overview and update at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. PST (1:30 p.m. EST/6:30 p.m. GMT). The live webcast may be accessed under the [...]
What’s on in London January 2026 December 30, 2025 January in London is the ideal time to experience the city’s vibrant culture with fewer crowds and lower costs. This guide highlights seasonal activities like the “Winter by the River” market at London Bridge, alongside exclusive offers such as West End theatre sales. To ensure you have an exciting start to the year, we also [...]
Fury promoters Queensberry see profits rise after Dubois vs Joshua bout December 30, 2025 Tyson Fury promoters Queensberry turned a profit of over £11m in their latest accounts after the Frank Warren-founded firm saw over 90,000 pack Wembley Stadium for the fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua. Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025, filed on Companies House, show profits at Queensberry Promotions Limited rose from just [...]
Ocado eyes global tech push after US setback December 30, 2025 Shares in Ocado slipped two per cent on Tuesday as the online grocery group outlined plans to sell its AI-driven warehouse tech globally, following a turbulent year for its international operations. Most of Ocado’s exclusivity deals with global partners, including US retail giant Kroger, have now expired, freeing the company to pitch its evolved robotic [...]