NBA Europe: Format revealed as uncertainty shrouds EuroLeague collaboration talks October 8, 2026 The NBA wants its European basketball competition to replicate the dynamic between football’s Champions League and Europa League. Much of the rest of the detail surrounding a property slated for launch next year remains under wraps. A cloud may have fallen over talks between the NBA and EuroLeague but there is at least some welcome [...]
Toluna Announces Planned CEO Transition After 25 Years; Founder Frédéric Charles Petit to remain as Board Member, Senior Advisor and Shareholder October 8, 2026 Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces a planned leadership transition. After 25 years leading the company he founded, Frédéric Charles Petit, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, intends to transition from his role as CEO following the appointment of his successor as part of a carefully planned succession process [...]
Almarai Company Presents Its 2026–2031 Growth Strategy to the Business Community October 8, 2026 Almarai presented its new strategy during its Capital Markets Day in Riyadh where company executives engaged with investors, bankers, analysts and members of the wider business community. Almarai is planning to deploy more than USD 4 billion over the strategy period to support capacity expansion, strengthen its capabilities, and enable the next phase of sustainable growth.
Timekettle LiveTalk AI translation earbuds reviewed October 8, 2026 Timekettle LiveTalk delivers capable AI translation across 52 languages, with delays and subscription costs; consider it for frequent travel.
Minister denies Labour’s tax hikes behind youth unemployment October 8, 2026 The Labour government’s £25bn hike in taxes paid by employers is not the main driver behind rising youth unemployment, a government minister told City AM. Baroness Jacqui Smith, the skills minister, said that changes in NICs and minimum wages have not been the main drivers behind a rise in unemployment rates for people under the [...]
Tesco urges Healey to slash ‘fundamentally unfair’ business rates October 8, 2026 The boss of Tesco has urged John Healey to reform the “fundamentally unfair” business rates system and avoid a so-called warehouse tax. Ken Murphy, chief executive of the UK’s biggest grocer, has become the latest retail industry figure to urge the Chancellor to cut taxes on high street businesses, as Andy Burnham pledges a revival [...]
Movado Group, Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Sell Majority Interest in EBEL October 8, 2026 Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 95% interest in its EBEL brand for $66.5 million to a strategic buyer group led by Montres Journe SA (“Montres Journe”), a Geneva-based luxury watch manufacturer, with the participation of Chanel (“Chanel”), the luxury house, and Pierre [...]
Central London Alliance Summit to bring London’s business and political leaders together to debate the future of the capital October 8, 2026 Business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and leading voices from across London’s economy will come together on 14 October for the Central London Alliance Summit 2026, to debate the opportunities and challenges shaping the capital’s future. The Central London Alliance Summit 2026 will bring together hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry experts for a full [...]
Peppa Pig gets Lionesses call-up as Football Association scores licensing deal with Hasbro October 8, 2026 Peppa Pig maker Hasbro has struck a licensing deal with the Football Association that will see a new character, Libby Lioness, join the hit children’s animated TV show. The agreement also covers the creation of co-branded merchandise and will launch next year, ahead of the European champions’ campaign at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in [...]
How an 800-year-old date still controls modern office leases – and why flexible space sidesteps it entirely October 8, 2026 Queen Elizabeth I was feasting on roast goose on Michaelmas Day in 1588 when she first heard of Britain’s victory over the Spanish Armada. While the roast bird had already become popular fare to mark the Christian celebration – also known as the Feast of the Archangels – her celebratory meal cemented it as tradition. [...]