Duetti Secures $200 Million to Scale Independent Music Catalog Acquisitions and Enhance Platform Capabilities January 21, 2026 Funding Led by a $50 Million Series C Equity Investment from The Raine Group
Only pubs set to benefit from business rates U-turn as hoteliers barred January 21, 2026 Pubs will be the only businesses to benefit from the government’s business rates U-turn as other hospitality firms will be shut out from tax relief, Rachel Reeves has hinted. The Chancellor told reporters at Davos that pubs face a different situation to the rest of the sector, likely meaning hotels and other hospitality businesses will [...]
Allshares Acquires U.S. Market Leader Stock & Option Solutions, Solidifying Its Position as a Global Leader in Equity Ownership Management January 21, 2026 Allshares, a global provider of equity ownership management software and services, today announced the acquisition of Stock & Option Solutions (“SOS” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based specialist in end-to-end equity compensation and plan administration. Stock & Option Solutions brings a track record of supporting the full life cycle of equity and compensation plan administration. Recognized [...]
Next seals deal to acquire Russell & Bromley January 21, 2026 High street giant Next has stepped in to buy shoe seller Russell & Bromley in the latest in a string of acquisitions by the FTSE 100 retail giant. The sale will see Next acquire the Russell & Bromley brand, and three of its stores in Chelsea, Mayfair and the Bluewater Shopping Centre, in exchange for [...]
WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’ January 21, 2026 For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120585206/en/ [...]
Quinbrook Sells Flexitricity to Drax January 21, 2026 Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on delivering the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, today announced the sale of its Flexitricity energy optimisation business to Drax Smart Generation HoldCo Limited, a subsidiary of Drax Group plc (“Drax”). The agreed sale price generates expected total sale proceeds of c. £42 million which represents an [...]
UK inflation overshoots forecasts in cost of living warning January 21, 2026 Inflation overshot forecasts pencilled in by economists, sending the Bank of England a warning on their steady pace of interest rate cuts. New data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown consumer price index (CPI) inflation, the headline measure for price growth, hitting 3.4 per cent in the year to December. Economists [...]
Dubai’s Waterfront Real Estate Boom Continues: Breez by Danube Positioned for 10–15% Annual Capital Appreciation January 21, 2026 Waterfront properties in Dubai are expected to experience significant appreciation over the next five years, with growth rates reaching as high as 15–20% annually. Leading this momentum is Breez by Danube, a luxury waterfront development set to redefine Dubai Maritime City with its prime location, 40+ resort-style amenities, fully furnished apartments, and unbeatable pricing starting [...]
STREAMWIDE Marks Major APAC Milestone with UPCAD Public Safety Deployment in the Philippines January 21, 2026 STREAMWIDE has been selected by UPCAD (Unified Platform for Communication and Dispatch) of the Philippines to power its next generation critical communications platform for first responders integrated with national 911 call centers. Through this collaboration, UPCAD integrates STREAMWIDE’s field proven mission critical technology with the national 911 services, the new solution is designed to ensure [...]
H2SITE Launches Norwegian Subsidiary to Accelerate Ammonia-to-Power and Maritime Decarbonisation January 21, 2026 H2SITE has launched H2SITE Norway AS, a new subsidiary based in Bergen, to enable the future of maritime hydrogen solutions. The company’s presence in Norway reflects its intention to work closer to the maritime and offshore industry and to support the practical deployment of hydrogen-based solutions for vessel decarbonisation. This press release features multimedia. View [...]