Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said. The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme from th...
Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said. The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme from the new academic year allowing university staff, external speakers, and non-student members to raise concerns about providers, the Department for Education (DfE) said. Continue reading...
Medicure ( MPH:CA ) announced that Neil Owens has resigned as President and COO, effective on or before May 31, 2026. Albert D. Friesen, CEO and Chair of the board of directors will take over the responsibilities of President, to maintain leadership continuity. More on Medicure Inc. Financial information for Medicure Inc.
Medicure ( MPH:CA ) announced that Neil Owens has resigned as President and COO, effective on or before May 31, 2026. Albert D. Friesen, CEO and Chair of the board of directors will take over the responsibilities of President, to maintain leadership continuity. More on Medicure Inc. Financial information for Medicure Inc.
JoeyCheung/iStock via Getty Images Global drug maker Pfizer ( PFE ) and biotech firm Amgen ( AMGN ), each valued at over HK$1T ($153B), are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reported. A source said on Monday that these industry leaders were among companies from the fintech, cloud computing and aerial transport sectors set t...
JoeyCheung/iStock via Getty Images Global drug maker Pfizer ( PFE ) and biotech firm Amgen ( AMGN ), each valued at over HK$1T ($153B), are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reported. A source said on Monday that these industry leaders were among companies from the fintech, cloud computing and aerial transport sectors set to sign agreements with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. The move will mark the sixth cohort under the government’s flagship investment-attraction initiative since its launch, the report added. According to the report, the sixth batch also includes German firm Boehringer Ingelheim, mainland China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, and HAYA Therapeutics, which focuses on life and health technology. In the transport sector, the government had secured commitments from Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi ( DIDIY ) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer AutoFlight, the source said. The fintech sector meanwhile includes PalmPay, a leading financial technology company and neobank serving emerging markets in Africa and Asia, with more than 40 million registered users worldwide. Among cloud computing-related firms setting up in the city is LightSpeed Studios, a global game development studio under Tencent Games, supported by Tencent Cloud’s ( TCEHY ) technology stack for development, operations and global scalability. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that the new batch of enterprises would include life and health technology companies regarded as world leaders in their fields. “They will conduct clinical research in Hong Kong, further bolstering the city’s position in international medical research and development,” Chan added. More on Pfizer, Amgen Pfizer: Painful Recovery Underway Eli Lilly Vs. Amgen: Who Leads Obesity And IMIDs Amgen's Thyroid Eye Disease Data Rocks Rival Viridian, Makes It The Better Buy GLP-1 trials show mood...
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. Tensions in the Iran war ratcheted up over the weekend as the US Navy fired upon and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, the first seizure in the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pre...
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. Tensions in the Iran war ratcheted up over the weekend as the US Navy fired upon and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, the first seizure in the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offered disparate views on the next stage of the war, casting uncertainty over whether the two sides would meet for peace talks in Pakistan with a ceasefire set to expire on Tuesday. Rising uncertainty over Iran peace prospects drove up oil and the dollar as US equity futures declined. (Source: Bloomberg)
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from the Aristotle Capital's Value Equity WM Composite Portfolio Q1 2026 Commentary. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Motorola Solutions ( MSI ) is a global leader in mission-critical communications and security solutions. The company designs and deploys land mobile radio (LMR) networks, video security systems an...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from the Aristotle Capital's Value Equity WM Composite Portfolio Q1 2026 Commentary. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Motorola Solutions ( MSI ) is a global leader in mission-critical communications and security solutions. The company designs and deploys land mobile radio (LMR) networks, video security systems and command center software used by more than 100,000 public safety and enterprise customers in over 100 countries. At its core, Motorola provides the communication backbone used by police officers, firefighters and emergency responders. When first responders communicate during natural disasters or other emergencies, they are often operating on Motorola's private radio networks-systems specifically engineered to remain operational when commercial cellular networks fail or become congested. Motorola generates approximately three-quarters of its revenue from its legacy LMR business, which includes radio devices, network infrastructure and related services. The remaining revenue is derived from video surveillance, body-worn cameras, access control systems and command center software that integrates voice, video and data into unified workflows. The company primarily serves government agencies, with relationships that often span multiple decades and are supported by long-term service contracts and predictable refresh cycles. High-Quality Business Some of the quality characteristics we have identified for Motorola Solutions include: A dominant market position in Project 25 (P25) land mobile radio systems in North America, where Motorola is the largest installed provider, supported by decades of customer trust and deeply embedded network infrastructure; Mission-critical products and services where reliability and resiliency are non-negotiable, resulting in extremely high switching costs and limited customer turnover; Deeply embedded customer relationships, supported by long-term ser...
Bally’s Intralot SA is in talks to buy William Hill owner Evoke Plc in a proposed deal that could rescue the struggling British gambling firm. Evoke said it is evaluating the 50-pence-per-share offer, confirming earlier media reports about the potential take-private bid, according to a statement Monday. The deal, which is not yet finalized, would value the company at about £225 million ($304 milli...
Bally’s Intralot SA is in talks to buy William Hill owner Evoke Plc in a proposed deal that could rescue the struggling British gambling firm. Evoke said it is evaluating the 50-pence-per-share offer, confirming earlier media reports about the potential take-private bid, according to a statement Monday. The deal, which is not yet finalized, would value the company at about £225 million ($304 million). Shares surged as much as 16% in early Monday trading in London. Evoke, previously known as 888, has been under financial strain for some time and has been exploring a sale since late last year. It holds significant debt following its 2021 acquisition of William Hill and was further squeezed by the introduction of higher UK gambling taxes and an increasing regulatory burden. Last month, the company announced plans to close 200 betting shops across the country in relation to the tax hikes. The UK announced higher taxes on the gambling sector in November, which came into effect this month. Evoke has said the changes would increase duty costs by as much as £135 million once fully implemented in April 2027. Bally’s Intralot is a Greek-listed joint venture formed in a 2025 deal between US-listed Bally’s Corp. and Athens-based gaming firm Intralot. Rhode Island-based Bally’s has been expanding internationally, buying UK online gaming platform Gamesys in 2021 and taking control of Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group Ltd. last year. Shares in Evoke had fallen more than 18% over the past 12 months before details of the talks emerged. The Sunday Times reported on the talks earlier.
Heavily indebted UK-listed gambling company says it is discussing possible offer from US group at 50p a share Business live – latest updates Evoke, the London-listed gambling company that owns William Hill and the 888 online casino brand, is in takeover talks with the US casino operator Bally’s Intralot. The heavily indebted company said in a statement to the stock market that it is in discussions...
Heavily indebted UK-listed gambling company says it is discussing possible offer from US group at 50p a share Business live – latest updates Evoke, the London-listed gambling company that owns William Hill and the 888 online casino brand, is in takeover talks with the US casino operator Bally’s Intralot. The heavily indebted company said in a statement to the stock market that it is in discussions with Bally’s “regarding a possible offer” for the business at 50p a share, almost a third higher than its closing price on Friday and valuing the group at £225m. Continue reading...