Meet the Bond girl who refused to be objectified February 12, 2026 Maryam d’Abo’s leading role as Bond girl Kara Milvoy in 1987’s The Living Daylights marked the beginning of a feminist turning point for 007. But after it, d’Abo was offered “demeaning” roles in Hollywood. She turned away from those to forge an artistic path uncharacteristic for Bond girls of her era. She returns to the [...]
Willie Mullins: Your gut tells you he has to be a hell of a horse February 12, 2026 FOUR weeks out from this year’s Cheltenham Festival, Willie Mullins, the meeting’s all-time leading trainer, is assembling his battalion of runners once again. By the Closutton maestro’s usual standards he has had a slower beginning to the season, and he trails main rival Gordon Elliott in the Irish trainers’ championship. It’s not something that is [...]
Close Brothers MD: I started my career working for Gordon Ramsay February 12, 2026 Chiara Caldwell, managing director at Close Brothers, tells us how she went from fine dining to banking in Square Mile and Me.
Hong Kong Racing Chief warns of industry at a crossroads February 12, 2026 MAJOR challenges for the racing industry and betting companies were highlighted as global leaders gathered at the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Riyadh this week. Front and centre was Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and Chair of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF). In his opening address as ARF [...]
European Enterprises Adopt Robust Sustainability Practices February 12, 2026 Regulatory pressure, energy transformation drive companies toward integrated digital solutions spanning multiple enterprise functions, ISG Provider Lens® report says
Watershed Associates Opens London Office, Names Kim Gowing to Lead European Operations February 12, 2026 Watershed Associates (“Watershed”), a leading global provider of negotiation training and advisory services to many of the world’s largest organisations, today announced it is opening a London office to anchor its growing European business. Kim Gowing, an accomplished change leader and negotiation expert, will head the office as Managing Director. Kevin Sander joins her as [...]
North Highland Named in Financial Times 2026 UK Leading Management Consultants Report February 12, 2026 Firm recognised for sixth consecutive year by clients and peers with rankings across 10 industries and capabilities
AB InBev Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results February 12, 2026 Underlying EPS increased by 6% with continued margin expansion and free cash flow generation of 11.3 billion USD
Whisky Business: How to build a whisky hotel in Edinburgh February 12, 2026 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. In the hyper-competitive landscape of Edinburgh’s five-star hospitality sector, buying 100 bottles of Scotch whisky and calling a hotel a ‘whisky hotel’ no longer cuts it. Investors and guests alike are increasingly seeking a “sense of place” where customers can enjoy a whisky experience. [...]
IFF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results February 11, 2026 Delivered solid top and bottom-line performance & advanced strategic priorities in 2025 Launched sale process for the Food Ingredients segment Continuing to drive financial performance in 2026