Elliott turns the page on London’s IPO drought with Waterstones listing plan December 18, 2025 Elliott Management is preparing a multibillion-pound flotation of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, with a listing expected next year and London edging out New York as the preferred venue. The US hedge fund has reportedly begun sounding out advisers ahead of a potential IPO, with banks likely to be appointed in early 2026. While no [...]
HCA Healthcare UK Goes On “The Cloud” with MEDITECH Expanse EHR, Powering Patient-Centred Care December 18, 2025 The new cloud-based EHR standardises care across the provider’s 11 hospitals and a growing outpatient network
Reply Recognized as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider for the Sixth Consecutive Year December 18, 2025 Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] announced today it has been recognized once again as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP). The renewal reaffirms Reply’s proven expertise and consistent track record in delivering high-quality cloud solutions and services on the Microsoft Azure platform, powered by the deep technical expertise of its specialized companies – Cluster [...]
Cornish Pirates: We will kick door down to reach franchised Prem Rugby December 18, 2025 The chief executive of Cornish Pirates insists she is ready to “kick the door down” to get her Champ side into Prem Rugby if the top flight becomes a ringfenced franchise league. Prem Rugby and the Rugby Football Union are exploring a franchise model which would see the current 10 teams form a new ring-fenced [...]
London house prices set to barely budge in 2026 December 18, 2025 Property prices in London are set to rise only marginally next year after falling in 2025 as the capital faces continued housing pressure. London has been hit by a combination of unaffordability and high supply this year, with sellers struggling to push through deals and buyers often able to negotiate prices downward. Government data on [...]
For Starmer, things can only get worse December 18, 2025 It’s been a bad year for Starmer, characterised by scandals, economic woes and plummeting poll ratings – and it looks 2026 is going to be no better, says Tom Harwood As we all enjoy late December’s time honoured if questionable traditions of frantic Christmas shopping, parties and hangovers – please spare a thought for one [...]
Mark Kleinman: Corporates queue up for 2026 p(l)ay-date December 18, 2025 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City AM column Corporates queue up for 2026 p(l)ay-date Talk about being on the naughty step. For Anglo American, sealing its $60bn merger with Canada’s Teck Resources – and in the process putting well and truly paid to BHP’s [...]
Celltrion receives positive CHMP Opinion for SteQeyma™ (ustekinumab biosimilar) autoinjector December 18, 2025 SteQeyma™ 45mg and 90mg solution for injection via autoinjector (pre-filled pen) receives positive CHMP opinion, which will facilitate subcutaneous administration in patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and Crohn’s disease (CD)1 The new autoinjector option increases convenience, enhances individual patient experience and expands administration options
Exclusive: SailGP to target teams in India and South Korea December 17, 2025 SailGP will target teams in India and the Middle East and races in Hong Kong and Italy as the Formula 1 of sailing breaks the $200m revenue mark. Record attendances, including 20,000 at the UK leg, have driven record revenues in SailGP’s fifth season, with founder tech tycoon Larry Ellison able to scale back funding [...]
PairSoft Announces Majority Growth Investment from TA December 17, 2025 PairSoft, a leading provider of procure-to-pay automation and payment solutions, today announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm. The partnership will support PairSoft’s continued product enhancement, innovation and global expansion. As a result of the transaction, existing investor Turn/River Capital will fully exit its stake in the business. [...]