Rolls-Royce celebrates 10 years of Black Badge cars March 2, 2026 Rolls-Royce is marking the 10th anniversary of its Black Badge models, first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The Rolls-Royce Ghost saloon and Wraith coupe were the first cars to receive the stealthier Black Badge treatment. The British marque subsequently used the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed to demonstrate the vehicles’ added performance [...]
Expedia Group Unlocks Sports Tourism Demand Forecasting Through PredictHQ Partnership March 2, 2026 Ahead of this year’s Big Soccer Tournament: Expedia Group becomes PredictHQ’s first deeply integrated online travel agency (OTA) partner, bringing its real-world context directly into Partner Central – the platform lodging partners use to manage rates, inventory and performance New joint forecasts project total traveler spend across North America’s host cities to exceed $8.1 billion USD between June and August 2026 - nearly $750 million higher than last year Accommodation spend is projected to climb 86%, with international arrivals fueling four-digit demand surges in key host cities
Exclusive: RFU in talks over back of shirt and short sponsor deals March 2, 2026 The question that hangs over rugby union always seems to be a financial one: how can a sport with successful World Cups, a strong women’s game and a generally affluent audience struggle so much to commercialise itself effectively? That doesn’t seem to be an issue for England and its governing body, the Rugby Football Union. [...]
Reform’s sovereign wealth pitch risks raiding pensions not reviving growth March 2, 2026 Reform’s Richard Tice’s plan to consolidate local council pension schemes fundamentally misunderstands the nature of fiduciary duty, says Tim Focas Behind the rhetoric of Reform’s proposal to consolidate local council pension schemes into a near £500bn sovereign wealth fund lies a major misunderstanding of what these pension assets are and who they exist to serve. [...]
What’s on in London in March March 2, 2026 This March, let Central London Alliance bring you the finest experiences, festivals and sports across the city’s most vibrant spots from thrilling adventures and cultural highlights to unmissable pop-up installations that everyone is talking about. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or visiting for the first time, there’s never been a better time to explore everything [...]
What does Rachel Reeves’ ‘low-key’ Spring Statement mean for markets? March 2, 2026 Ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on Tuesday, Investec’s Chief Economist Philip Shaw sat down with City AM’s Rupert Hargreaves to discuss what investors should look out for in the key statement. Rupert Hargreaves: Next Tuesday, the Office for Budget Responsibility publishes updated economic and fiscal forecasts, as required under the 2011 Budget Responsibility Act, [...]
Penderyn Distillery launches its first 25-year-old single malt March 2, 2026 Penderyn Distillery has unveiled its first 25-year-old Welsh single malt, completing what it described as a new chapter for the nation’s whisky industry. The launch took place on St David’s Day, as the distiller introduced a 12, 21, and 25-year age-statement range for the first time in its history. The centrepiece, Penderyn 25-Year-Old Barrel No. [...]
Brewdog bought by US cannabis giant in £33m deal March 2, 2026 Craft beer giant Brewdog has been sold to American cannabis and brewing group Tilray Brands for £33m after co-founder James Watt reportedly walked away from a comeback deal. Tilray Brands, a pharma firm which sells cannabis and alcoholic lifestyle products, has agreed a deal to acquire most of the brand’s assets. The announcement of a [...]
HARMAN and Viasat Collaborate to Enable In-Cabin Voice Calls Over Satellite Communications March 2, 2026 New SatCom voice-calling capability enhances HARMAN Ready Connect for reliable, anywhere, anytime connectivity Collaboration with Viasat brings trusted and resilient satellite network and expertise to support seamless connectivity, complementing cellular networks Ready Connect and HARMAN’s market-ready products showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, Fira Gran Via, Hall 2 – Stand #2D51
SES: Full Year 2025 Results March 2, 2026 SES S.A. fully consolidates Intelsat from 17 July 2025 and announces financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 FY25 Performance (€ million) 2025 as reported (1) 2024 as reported (1) ∆ at constant FX (2) 2025 like-for-like (3) 2024 like-for-like (3) ∆ at constant FX (2) Average €/$ FX rate 1.12 1.09 [...]