The defence industry can’t wait for the government to find its courage April 13, 2026 The government slips from one deadline to another and insists all is well. But the damage is already being done, to our industrial base, our capabilities and our reputation, says Eliot Wilson Sir Keir Starmer’s government cannot be blamed for all the shortcomings in Britain’s defence posture and capabilities, the roots of which can be [...]
Middle East expats rush back to London, luxury property rents spike April 10, 2026 An influx of people who have recently moved to the Middle East are now seeking short-term refuge in London, pushing up rents in the capital’s luxury property market – according to a leading estate agency. British, European and North American nationals have rushed to snap up short-term rentals in high-value London properties since the Iran [...]
Warburg Pincus Establishes European Defence Investment Platform April 10, 2026 Warburg Pincus launches European Defence Investment Initiative with MEAG on behalf of Munich Re Group as an Early Backer of the Strategy Collaboration Focused on Private Equity Investments in European Defence, Security and Strategic Resilience Businesses
16 hours on social media is an ‘addiction’ – but you’re not far off April 10, 2026 A young woman in the US stood up in court and said she spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It’s a hefty figure, yes, but a closer look at the platform’s own research into algorithmic design and just how routinely it is used, shows it sits less at the margins than one might assume. [...]
Mahmood agenda bites: Migrant worker applications nearly halve in a year April 9, 2026 The number of applications for skilled worker visas has nearly halved in a year after home secretary Shabana Mahmood raised the barriers to entry for migrants. Official data released by the Home Office showed that there were 34,700 skilled worker visa applications in the year to March. This was a 44 per cent decrease from [...]
$300 Billion in Life Sciences Revenue at Risk. The Intelligence Behind It Is Months Old. Behavior Labs Launches a Decision Intelligence Platform That Addresses This Gap. April 9, 2026 Behavior Labs launches a decision intelligence platform that gives pharma, biotech, and medical device teams continuous competitive and market intelligence and scenario modelling — replacing quarterly review cycles with a single, always-updated source of truth
Moody’s Brings Credit and Compliance Workflows Directly into Anthropic’s Claude April 9, 2026 Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) and Anthropic today announced that Moody’s Agentic Solutions (MAS) will be available natively in Anthropic’s Claude environment – including Claude Desktop, Claude.ai, and Claude Enterprise – through a purpose-built Model Context Protocol (MCP) application. Together, the companies are bringing Moody’s decision-grade risk intelligence into Anthropic’s frontier AI environment, delivering trusted, auditable [...]
Premier League Predictions: Arsenal and Man United cruise, Liverpool beaten again, and Man City too strong for Chelsea April 9, 2026 The Premier League is FINALLY back this weekend after the international break and an added pause for the FA Cup quarter-finals. There is so much to play for at both ends of the table, and it’s a particularly pivotal period for Tottenham with Roberto De Zerbi set to take charge for the first time. Here, [...]
What’s on in April April 9, 2026 April in London is packed with things to do and Central London Alliance is here to guide you through it all. From seasonal events and sporting highlights to exciting activities, this is your monthly guide to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or discovering the capital for the [...]
Paranova Print and Packaging Launches as Independent Company Under New Name Following Acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management April 9, 2026 Coveris’ Business Unit Paper (“BU Paper”) announced today the completion of its acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, “Kingswood”). As part of the transition to an independent organization, BU Paper will adopt the new name Paranova Print and Packaging (“Paranova”), reflecting both its long-standing heritage and its next phase of growth. [...]