It’s too late for Farage to clean up Reform UK’s act October 19, 2026 Facing allegations of racism, bigotry and sexism, can Nigel Farage clean up Reform UK’s act? It's not even clear that he wants to, writes Eliot Wilson.
DCO Launches Second Edition of Digital Prosperity Awards to Recognize Solutions Building the Digital Future October 18, 2026 The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations for eligible public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across Member States and beyond. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018682401/en/ The Awards recognize technology-driven solutions, initiatives and contributions delivering measurable socioeconomic impact, [...]
MSCI Launches a Consultation on a Proposal to Reclassify Indonesia from Emerging Market to Standalone Market Status October 15, 2026 MSCI to consult on proposal to reclassify the MSCI Indonesia Indexes to Standalone Market status Existing freeze on Indonesian securities in MSCI Indexes to remain in place until further notice
Can cinema save us from snap judgment? Inside Bruno Wang and the Pure Land Foundation’s Liberatum debate in Venice October 15, 2026 At a new Venice International Film Festival programme, filmmakers asked whether cinema can restore the context lost when a person is reduced to a viral fragment. On 7 September 2026, international cultural diplomacy organisation Liberatum launched Liberatum Art & Cinema at Palazzina Grassi during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Supported by the Pure Land [...]
Why Peppa Pig and the Lionesses is a partnership to bring home the bacon October 15, 2026 Peppa Pig and the Lionesses isn’t the most obvious pairing. One’s a muddy-puddle-loving pig loved by my kids and toddlers everywhere and the other is England’s women’s national football team, equally loved by my kids after their heroics in 2025. But when you take a deeper look behind the Football Association and Hasbro deal, it [...]
Smarsh Taps Former ACI Worldwide Executive Alessandro Silva as Chief Growth Officer to Drive Next Phase of Global Expansion October 15, 2026 In a newly created role, Silva will lead Smarsh’s commercial strategy as the company scales across international markets
Flowdesk Europe Receives Payment Institution Authorization from the ACPR Under PSD2 October 15, 2026 The authorization allows Flowdesk Europe to provide custody and transfer services for fiat-denominated stablecoins, complementing its MiCA CASP authorization and regulated offering for European clients.
FourNet Expands £65m Customer Experience and AI Business With SVL Acquisition October 15, 2026 FourNet, the customer experience and AI transformation partner, has acquired SVL Business Solutions, creating a combined business with more than 230 people, over 450 customers and revenues of around £65m. The deal brings together two businesses that have worked alongside each other for nearly a decade. Glasgow-headquartered SVL has a highly experienced team of 41 [...]
AnyCard, Lifestyle, and Savvy Come Together as Norell, a New Global Group in the US$1.5 Trillion Gift Card, Reward and Incentive Market October 15, 2026 New group established to bring greater scale, expertise and investment to each business Each business continues serving customers and partners through the brands and people they know, now with broader international reach and capabilities Generating a combined revenue of more than £100m, the Group is backed by Codex Capital and existing investors of each business
Laila Cunningham: Sadiq Khan has failed Londoners, I will keep you safe October 15, 2026 Reform will put police officers back on our streets, restore effective stop and search, prioritise the prosecution of violent and sexual offenders, expand prison capacity and deport foreign criminals, says Laila Cunningham I spent years prosecuting criminals. I’ve stood in courtrooms, listened to victims and seen the devastation crime leaves behind. I thought I understood [...]