Grünenthal, a leading global pharmaceutical company specializing in pain management and related diseases, has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Apotex Inc., the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company. The agreement grants Apotex exclusive rights to market and distribute Qutenza®, a topical pain patch for the
Last Updated on: As the global shift towards sustainable energy continues, geothermal energy is emerging as a powerful yet often overlooked solution. Unlike more visible renewable sources such as wind and solar power, geothermal energy operates beneath the surface, offering a stable and highly efficient
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group claims 3.6 million women were short-changed because the Government failed to provide adequate warning when it raised the state pension age from 60 to 65, and later to 66. These changes date back to legislation introduced in
McDonald’s UK arm is maintaining its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, despite its Chicago-based parent company scaling back such initiatives since Donald Trump returned to the White House. While the fast-food giant’s US division scrapped targets for minority representation in senior roles, rebranded its diversity
Mark Carney’s investment vehicle Brookfield has struck a deal to acquire National Grid’s renewables arm for $1.7bn (£1.3bn), bolstering the former Bank of England governor’s credentials as he campaigns to become Canada’s next prime minister. The Canadian asset manager, which Mr Carney chairs, expects to complete
Just Eat is set to be acquired for €4.1bn (£3.4bn)—less than a third of its value at the height of the pandemic—marking a stark reflection of the post-Covid slump in takeaway demand. The Anglo-Dutch delivery giant, listed in Amsterdam and known officially as Just Eat Takeaway,
Apple has announced plans to spend $500bn (£400bn) and hire 20,000 additional staff in the United States, as it seeks to protect itself from the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting goods made in China. Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, revealed the four-year initiative
British businesses are wrestling with whether to follow their American counterparts in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, spurred by the second Trump presidency’s rollback of similar initiatives in the United States. New polling by Apella Advisors and Find Out Now suggests that, while
A fresh wave of calls from British business leaders urges the government to tackle mounting workforce ill health, with many firms citing employee absences as a drag on growth. The latest survey from the Good Growth Foundation think tank reveals that more than three quarters (78
Cumbria Community Foundation Offers Grants for Flood Resilience ProjectsCumbria Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants of up to £2,000 from community groups, including town and parish councils, as part of the Cumbria Innovative Flood Resilience (CiFR) project. This project is funded by Defra
SwingHub, a leading social networking platform, has successfully implemented a groundbreaking facial recognition system to protect its users. Developed in collaboration with the UK Offenders Database, the technology has already blocked eight registered offenders from accessing the platform and escalated three high-risk cases to the
ALTA Technology Group and LeisureLabs have announced a new partnership to bring The Fitness Technology Summit to Europe for the first time. The inaugural European event is scheduled for June 24, 2025 at the renowned Stamford Bridge Stadium in London.Recognized as the leading event dedicated