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Why the tie is making a comeback October 2, 2026 Once viewed as stuffy and outdated, the tie is staging a comeback. adam bloodworth explores how the corporate staple is being reclaimed by musicians and London’s underground club scene For generations of men, the tie was something you wore without thinking. Slipping one on was simply part of your morning routine, as mundane as shaving [...]
Kia EV4 GT review: electric hot hatchback is a sensible sort of fun October 1, 2026 On 25 September 1978, John Peel played Teenage Kicks, the debut single from The Undertones, on his Radio 1 evening show. Two minutes and 28 seconds later, in a brazen breach of BBC protocol, he played the same song for a second time, telling listeners “it doesn’t get much better than this”. I recently had [...]
UL Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific’s Electrical & Electronics Business October 1, 2026 UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the electrical and electronics (E&E) business of Eurofins Scientific SE. “This acquisition extends our 132-year commitment to our mission of working for a safer world,” said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “We are thrilled to [...]
Altavair Announces CEO Transition and Senior Leadership Appointments October 1, 2026 Stephen Rimmer to Become Executive Chairman; Matthew Hoesley Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President; Dimitrios Kotinis Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer Leadership Changes Effective January 1, 2027
Everest Completes Sale of Canadian Retail Insurance Operations to Wawanesa October 1, 2026 Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EG), a global specialty reinsurance and insurance leader, today announced the completion of the previously announced sale of its Canadian Retail Insurance operations, Everest Insurance Company of Canada (“Everest Canada”), to The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa”) following receipt of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary [...]
Chef’s Table: Victor Garvey interviews top Japanese actress Yoh Yoshida October 1, 2026 Dine with Yoh Yoshida and Victor Garvey at MATER1A as they discuss Shakespeare, Japan and Michelin-starred cuisine—read the full conversation.
Blue on blue: Tory infighting erupts over triple lock pension petition October 1, 2026 Infighting across Tory circles has broken out after the party published a petition claiming Labour had pledged to “cut” the state pension following its triple lock reforms. At this week’s party conference, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced he would reform the triple lock pension if Labour remained in power after the next election. The state [...]
Moody’s Analytics and Allvue Launch Credit Risk Model to Identify Early Signs of Borrower Stress in Private Credit October 1, 2026 Moody’s Analytics EDF-X Private Credit Model, powered by Allvue data, gives investors and lenders an earlier view of borrower stress in a rapidly growing market
Manchester City appointed new CFO just days before Premier League guilty verdict October 1, 2026 Manchester City appointed a new chief financial officer, Claire Catlin, just days before it emerged they had been found guilty in the Premier League’s biggest ever disciplinary case, City AM has learned. Catlin joined the leadership of the club’s parent City Football Group from service station group Moto after being approved as an officer by [...]