In defence of the junk food advert ban (from a marketer) January 7, 2026 Many agencies have pushed back against the junk food advert ban, but Ogilvy UK's Amelia Torode says she welcomes the legislation.
OneSource Virtual Announces Strategic, Majority Growth Investment from TA January 7, 2026 OneSource Virtual (OSV), a leading provider of HR and payments services for the Workday ecosystem, today announced a strategic, majority growth investment from TA Associates (TA), a leading global private equity firm. This investment will support the continuation of OSV’s organic growth, product innovation, and enhanced customer capabilities across the Workday ecosystem. This press release [...]
Bial Launches KYNMOBI® (Apomorphine Hydrochloride) in the United Kingdom January 7, 2026 The first sublingual therapy for the intermittent treatment of uncontrolled OFF episodes for adult people living with Parkinson’s Disease
I Squared Capital Acquires Ramudden Global, a Leader in Traffic Management and Infrastructure Safety January 7, 2026 Acquisition will accelerate Ramudden’s ambitious growth plan across North America and Europe supported by strong infrastructure spending tailwinds
£13bn streaming boom defies sluggish UK economy January 7, 2026 The UK’s digital entertainment sector emerges as a rare diamond in the rough for a stuttering national economy, with revenues surging more than four times faster than sluggish GDP growth in 2025. Streaming services and retail drove UK revenues from video, music and games to new highs of £13.3bn, according to a recent report by [...]
Fifa World Cup faces threats from cyber attacks and hacktivists January 6, 2026 The 2026 Fifa World Cup faces the “very real risk” of cyber attacks from anti-Western “hacktivists”, according to experts. This summer’s tournament – being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada – is set to be targeted by rogue states determined to disrupt the global spectacle. An attempt to harm Fifa World Cup infrastructure [...]
CCC Digital Key™ Certifications Surged in 2025, Reinforcing the Global Standard for Secure Vehicle Access January 6, 2026 115 vehicle and module products achieved CCC Digital Key™ certification, including the first certified vehicles in China
Paris Saint-Germain Partners With Zing Coach Until 2027 to Encourage Fans to Get Active Through Interactive Fitness Experiences January 6, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain’s global fanbase will be offered the chance to engage in training routines modeled after their favorite Women and Men star players through Zing Coach’s AI-powered fitness platform, with top performers receiving exclusive experiences and prizes
Iksuda to Present Preliminary Analysis of Oesophageal Cancer Data From Phase 1 study of IKS014 at ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium January 6, 2026 Encouraging anti-tumour activity seen across all dose levels and in various tumour indications Clinical benefit rate of 80% for 10 patients with HER2+ oesophageal cancer who had received prior therapy that included a trastuzumab component in at least one prior treatment
Venezuela proves farce of political forecasting January 6, 2026 If history teaches us anything, it's that political forecasters almost always get it wrong. Just look at Venezuela, writes Paul Ormerod.