Lady Mayor: London must deepen ties with America’s emerging powerhouses February 23, 2026 The US is more than just two coasts. Miami, Dallas and Texas are booking and London is perfectly placed to feel the benefits, says Susan Langley A huge part of the impact of the mayoralty is the 100 days spent overseas, championing the sector and deepening relationships in key markets. When people talk about UK-US [...]
Lattice Launches Joint Cyber Resilience Reference Kit with EXOR International and TrustiPhi to Simplify Secure Device Development February 23, 2026 Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced a Cyber Resilience Reference Kit designed to help industrial and edge device manufacturers accelerate secure system design, developed in collaboration with EXOR International and TrustiPhi. Built on the Lattice MachXO3D™ secure control FPGA, EXOR International’s industrial edge platform, and TrustiPhi’s integrated security orchestration platform, [...]
Toshiba Showcases End-to-End Innovations Shaping What’s Next in Retail at EuroShop 2026 February 23, 2026 At EuroShop, Toshiba showcases intelligent, scalable solutions that combine AI, computer vision, and energy-efficient design to transform the future of retail.
Almirall’s 2025 Results February 23, 2026 Almirall meets guidance for 2025, delivering 12.4% net sales growth and further pipeline progress, continuing its sustained growth trajectory with strong dermatology performance and commercial execution in Europe Almirall delivered net sales growth in 2025 of 12.4% exceeding €1bn (total of €1,108.1MM), revenue increase of 12.5% (total of €1,114.5 MM), and EBITDA growth of 20.9% (total of €232.9 MM) – in line with its guidance and its sustained growth trajectory. This revenue growth further advances Almirall’s leadership in medical dermatology driven by the strong performance of its European dermatology business (+25.6% YoY increase to a total of €608 MM). The continued strong performance of the biologics portfolio is the backbone of Almirall’s growth, with Ilumetri® net sales increasing 12.3% YoY (total of €234.4 MM), and Ebglyss® net sales increasing more than 3x YoY to a total of €110.8 MM – reflecting its strong position and growth trajectory across Europe in the second year after launch. Continued solid performance of the broad dermatology product portfolio with Wynzora® growing 30.5% YoY to a total of €33.8 MM, and Klisyri® growing 33.9% YoY to a total of €32.8 MM, further enhances Almirall’s position as trusted partner for patients and dermatologists. Almirall’s business performance fuels the advancement of a diversified and innovative R&D pipeline addressing skin diseases with high unmet need. Pipeline progress in 2025 included the start of the phase II study of the anti-IL-1RAP mAb in Hidradenitis suppurativa, the start of the phase II study of the IL-2muFc in Alopecia areata, and the approval of Jublia® in Germany and Seysara® in China. Guidance for 2026: net sales growth of 9%-12% and total EBITDA between €270 MM and €290 MM.
London property prices: Canary Wharf defies market trends February 20, 2026 Canary Wharf has become a hotspot for prime property in London with the number of homes listed for more than £1m, jumping 40 per cent in 2025 according to our annual Property Index. The index, which analyses listing data from Greater London and the Home Counties, found that 466 properties in the Docklands were listed [...]
Seattle Seahawks: Why are NFL franchises selling for $10bn? February 20, 2026 Just days after winning their first Super Bowl in over a decade the owners of the Seattle Seahawks – the Allen family – put the NFL franchise up for sale. Paul Allen was a co-founder of Microsoft, and “The Estate of Paul G. Allen” has now begun a formal sale process of the franchise due [...]
UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter over Paralympian death February 20, 2026 UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter after the death of a Paralympian in London in 2017. Abdullah Hayayei, of the United Arab Emirates, was killed at Newham Leisure Centre nearly a decade ago after part of the metal throwing cage – common apparatus at many athletics tracks – fell on the 36-year-old. Parts [...]
London Sports Festival Returns to the Capital February 20, 2026 Central London Alliance, the organisers of London Sports Festival are proud to announce the return of the capital’s most vibrant celebration of sport, activity and community, set to take place across London in 2026. Bringing together people of all ages and abilities, the festival will transform central London into a dynamic hub of participation, showcasing [...]
Global Counsel to be placed into administration February 19, 2026 Global Counsel’s 130 staff have been informed that the lobbying company founded by Peter Mandelson will be placed into administration as soon as tomorrow. City AM understands that despite a number of clients deciding to stay with the firm, the loss of business following the former US ambassador’s fall from grace has been substantial. A [...]
Big Tech buries billions in AI debt as bubble fears mount February 19, 2026 Meta is paying roughly $6.5bn (£4.82bn) in extra financing costs to keep $27bn of AI infrastructure borrowing off its balance sheet, a costly accounting choice that captures the mood in Big Tech’s race to build the pipes of AI without spooking investors. The arrangement, known as special purpose vehicle financing (SPV), allows an external entity [...]