Guinness owner Diageo shares rocket after appointment of ‘Drastic Dave’ November 10, 2025 Shares in FTSE 100 drinks giant Diageo have rocketed after the appointment of a new chief executive with an impressive turnaround record. News of the appointment of retail and consumer goods veteran Sir Dave Lewis saw shares in the struggling giant rise 6.8 per cent in early morning trading to 1,845p, rebounding from their sharp [...]
Almirall’s 2025 9M Results November 10, 2025 Almirall continues its sustained growth trajectory in 9M 2025 - delivering 12.8% net sales growth, strong dermatology performance, solid commercial execution in Europe, and further pipeline progress Sustained strong growth momentum with 12.8% Net Sales YoY increase to a total of €820.7 MM, with biologics continuing to deliver double-digit growth YoY and dermatology sales in Europe increasing 24.5% YoY further advancing Almirall´s leadership in medical dermatology. EBITDA increase of 27.1% YoY in line with expectations, reaching a total of €180.7 MM. On track to meet 2025 guidance driven by biologics growth and operational strength. Performance continues to be primarily driven by the biologics portfolio, with Ilumetri® net sales increasing 12.1% YoY (total of €170.9 MM), and Ebglyss® net sales of €75.5 MM – reflecting a more than 3x increase YoY as European markets are ramping up after launch. Solid performance of the broad dermatology product portfolio with Wynzora® growing 32.4% YoY to a total of €25.4 MM, and Klisyri® growing 22.6% YoY to a total of €20.1 MM, further enhancing Almirall’s position as trusted partner for patients and dermatologists. Continued R&D pipeline progress includes the start of the phase II study of the anti-IL-1RAP mAb, and plan to initiate three additional proof-of-concept studies over the coming 9 to 12 months.
Independent review to probe ‘crisis of opportunity’ in youth inactivity November 9, 2025 An independent review into the rising numbers of young people not in work or study has been announced by Pat McFadden as he warned of a “crisis of opportunity” posed by youth inactivity. The investigation, to be led by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn, will shape reforms to health and welfare, with a particular [...]
Lady Mayor’s Show: Dame Susan Langley champions innovation in the Square Mile November 8, 2025 On Saturday, for the first time in nearly 700 years, the City of London’s Lord Mayor’s Show has been renamed the Lady Mayor’s Show. This follows the election of Dame Susan Langley DBE as the 697th Lord Mayor of London. While she is the third woman to hold the post, Dame Susan is the first [...]
Tech stocks fall again as AI bubble fears mount November 8, 2025 Tech stocks fell again on Friday, extending a difficult week for the sector as investors fretted over soaring valuations and a possible AI bubble. Leading names including Nvidia, Palantir, Meta, AMD, and Tesla all suffered losses, erasing gains from earlier in the year and intensifying concerns about whether AI-driven growth can justify current market prices. [...]
Can the government force the Abramovich Chelsea money to go to Ukraine? November 8, 2025 This week former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hit out at the UK government over their handling of the proceeds from the sale of the Blues to a Todd Boehly-fronted consortium, describing the process as “paralysing”. Around £2.3bn is sitting frozen in a bank account with the two parties at odds over whether Ukraine, or “all” [...]
OMRON Releases the “Medium-Term Roadmap SF 2nd Stage” November 8, 2025 OMRON (TOKYO: 6645) has announced its “Medium-Term Roadmap Shaping the Future 2nd Stage (“SF 2nd Stage”),” covering from FY2026 to FY2030, on November 7, 2025 (JST). This Roadmap presents the Group’s vision and growth strategies through 2030, which are disclosed on our corporate website. Overview of the “Medium-Term Roadmap SF 2nd Stage” Since April 2024, [...]
26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh November 7, 2025 UN Tourism marks 50 years of global cooperation as leaders from across the industry gather to shape the future of tourism. His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism – “The Kingdom will play an integral part in ensuring one of the world’s most powerful generators of jobs and GDP grows in harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals.” UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili – “The UN Tourism General Assembly brings together tourism leaders from across the world to set the agenda and build a more innovative and inclusive sector. From Riyadh, we will set the agenda for tourism for the years ahead.”
Pensions, motorists and workers: The tax targets Rachel Reeves is eyeing up November 7, 2025 If there is one thing that is clear three weeks out from the Autumn Budget, it is that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will hike taxes. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which scores the economic impacts of the government’s policies and publishes forecasts on public finances, has been questioned for being over optimistic on measures such [...]
TITAN Group’s Credit Rating Improved to “BB+ with Positive Outlook” by S&P Global Ratings November 7, 2025 S&P Global Ratings has revised TITAN SA’s (Brussels:TITC) outlook to ‘Positive’ while affirming its ‘BB+’ long-term credit rating. This decision reflects TITAN Group’s continued robust financial performance and the effectiveness of its supportive financial policies. S&P’s report highlights the Group’s resilient results driven by its strong operations. The positive outlook demonstrates S&P views that they [...]