What’s on in October October 2, 2026 October brings a picturesque transition to London, with golden leaves across the parks, cooler weather, and fewer crowds, the city begins to feel cosy. Whether you’re heading out for Halloween night or attending the Central London Alliance Summit, there’s no shortage of things to do this month. Between family-friendly activities, West End theatre shows, and [...]
London is running out of development land for sport teams to build stadiums on October 2, 2026 One of London’s greatest assets is its varied and wide-ranging sports scene; six Premier League football clubs, many further down the pyramid; iconic rugby, tennis and cricket grounds; indoor arenas as far as the eye can see. But with success comes a desire to expand and grow. Chelsea are actively assessing options for a new [...]
ILiAD Biotechnologies Expands BPZE1 Public Health and Commercial Potential with Publication of Pediatric Phase 2b Study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases October 2, 2026 Intranasal pertussis vaccine candidate BPZE1 demonstrates robust nasal mucosal and systemic immune responses with a favorable safety profile in children ages 6 through 17 years First pediatric clinical trial builds on 5 prior adult BPZE1 clinical studies Demonstrates safety and immunogenicity of BPZE1 in acellular pertussis vaccine primed individuals No interference observed when BPZE1 co-administered with diphtheria and tetanus antigens
24 hours in Athens: How to plan the perfect trip October 2, 2026 A day, or 24 hours, isn’t really enough to experience any city in the world, let alone Athens, one of the world’s most historic and diverse cities. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. If you’ve only got 24 hours, a quick stopover between flights, or just want to get away for the weekend, you can [...]
Price pressures hit firms amid uncertain outlook and fears of interest rate hikes October 2, 2026 Firms’ inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose higher, according to closely watched Bank of England survey, the results of which could pile pressure on policymakers to raise interest rates. The Bank’s monthly survey of firms’ price expectations, the Decision Makers’ Panel, showed price expectations becoming more jittery as costs from the energy price [...]
Aldi debt jumps by £100m as profit slips at discount grocer October 2, 2026 Aldi took on more than £100m in net debt last year, as the discount grocer’s profit slipped despite its blockbuster expansion plans. The supermarket chain, the UK’s fourth largest, saw its net debt grow by a fifth in 2025, from £717m to £862m. Aldi’s jump in debt comes despite the grocer’s plans to expand rapidly [...]
Cutting VAT won’t fix Britain’s energy bills October 2, 2026 Andy Burnham’s answer to rising energy costs has been a VAT cut on domestic energy bills. But all this does is move money from one pocket to another, with the taxpayer covering the difference, says Alan Chang Britain is facing an energy emergency. January bills are expected to climb by £276 for the typical UK [...]
The Bovensiepen Spider is a 430bhp BMW Z4 with Alpina DNA October 2, 2026 A new company built by the family behind the original Alpina has turned the BMW Z4 into a 430bhp spider with styling from McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson. Only 99 will be built. If you remember the old Alpina, before BMW took over the name, you’ll probably have a good idea of what the Bovensiepen [...]
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 [...]
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