Ares Strengthens Commitment to Plenitude Through €1 Billion Capital Contribution October 1, 2026 Reorganization of Plenitude’s capital structure expands Ares’ economic and governance participation in the company
Orifarm Unveils 2031 Strategy to Accelerate Growth Across Europe, With Significant Expansion in Generics October 1, 2026 With its five-year strategy, Fit to Scale, Orifarm sets out an ambitious path to scale across Europe, including a major expansion of its prescription medicines business from a Nordic footprint to a broader European platform. The strategy aims to double EBITDA to €300m and generate more than €3bn in revenue by 2031, marking the next [...]
Mark Kleinman: Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech October 1, 2026 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his City AM column. Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech Monzo, Oaknorth, Revolut, Starling Bank – the queue of British fintech champions waiting to float in London is fast-disappearing. The latest to more-or-less evaporate? Monzo, if a [...]
Disinformation wars: The digital mafia weaponising online news October 1, 2026 In part two of our investigation into the disinformation barons, Steve Dinneen dives into a world where hostile factions run smear campaigns for cash and victims have nowhere to hide. To catch up on the first part, follow this link “A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in [...]
UK bank lending growth to fall to three-year low October 1, 2026 Growth in UK bank lending is forecast to stall in the coming years as borrowers feel the pinch of uncertain economic conditions. Lending growth is expected to slow this year to 2.9 per cent before dropping to a three-year low of 2.2 per cent in 2027, according to figures from EY. The figures mark a [...]
Andrew Griffith: Burnham’s only belief is that the state knows best September 30, 2026 Andy Burnham has offered up a ten-year plan for socialism. Conservatives would do things differently, says Andrew Griffith I sat down to watch Andy Burnham’s conference speech on Tuesday with trepidation but a genuine interest in what he was going to lay out for people who create jobs, take risks in starting their own businesses [...]
Winkworth launches board review as family feud rocks London estate agent September 30, 2026 London estate agent Winkworth has launched an independent review of its board as it battles to contain the fallout of a boardroom family feud involving the firm’s its chief executive and his father, the chair. The AIM-listed firm, which is one of the UK’s oldest estate agents and specialises in properties in the City in [...]
The sugar rush is over: The Big Four must wake up from their pandemic dream September 30, 2026 The pandemic was the worst thing that could have happened to the Big Four giants and the overall consultancy market. At the time, these firms were flying high, flooded with inquiries from businesses needing help to navigate the ‘once-in-a-lifetime ‘ event, but this ‘sugar rush’ didn’t last forever, and it gave the industry a false [...]
Almirall Advances Skin Science and Shares New Evidence Across Its Dermatology Portfolio at EADV 2026 September 30, 2026 Almirall’s scientific programme at EADV 2026 showcases advances in critical skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and actinic keratosis, through more than 20 abstracts, including a late-breaking abstracts, alongside two expert-led symposia and an interactive industry AD hub session. New clinical data show consistent efficacy and effectiveness in atopic dermatitis treatment across body regions with lebrikizumab, including high-impact areas such as the face and neck1,2, while late-breaking ADlong results highlight sustained improvements in skin signs and itch with up to five years of treatment3. Final two-year data from the POSITIVE clinical study demonstrate the benefits on patient overall well-being and quality of life during tildrakizumab treatment4,5, and further data show evidence in patients with high disease burden and previous biologic treatment6,7. Almirall’s commitment to medical dermatology is reflected by its Gold Sponsorship of EADV 2026 and the launch of the ‘Face It’-campaign to raise awareness of the burden of atopic dermatitis with face and neck involvement, addressing the broader impact of skin diseases on patients.
Hull City’s ‘strange’ £55m loan beat Independent Football Regulator deadline September 30, 2026 Hull City took a loan from an American billionaire whose previous hedge fund was fined $1.8bn for fraud and insider trading shortly before mandatory Independent Football Regulator scrutiny of such deals kicked in. Following their promotion to the Premier League, Hull City secured a £55m loan against the club’s stadium from Point72 Lending Ltd, a [...]