28 h. ago Weight loss jabs do not slow Alzheimer's disease as hoped, causing firm's share prices to plummet

Novo Nordisk had hoped to repurpose semaglutide - the active ingredient in its Wegovy and Ozempic jabs - as a groundbreaking dementia treatment after seeing early encouraging signs.

Economics

31 h. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

33 h. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

34 h. ago Major Ozempic study fails as Novo Nordisk reveals lackluster results

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias affect more than 55 million people globally

Events

35 h. ago Huge blow for Alzheimer's patients as results of major Novo Nordisk trial issued

There had been hopes that the trial could have had "far-reaching implications" for Alzheimer's patients

Science

36 h. ago Novo Nordisk shares slump after drug failure in Alzheimer’s trial

Outcome is blow to one of Europe’s largest listed companies

Events

54 h. ago I'm a Celeb's Angry Ginge in 'triple bidding war' even though he's still in the jungle

The team around the 24-year-old have been inundate with offers including a book deal, TV work and advertising campaigns after jungle performance

Events

55 h. ago I'm A Celeb's Angry Ginge set for astonishing new career amid brand bidding war

Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, is set for a series of new job offers and opportunities when his jungle journey is over as multiple companies are desperate to work with him

Events

55 h. ago I'm a Celeb Angry Ginge lined up for astonishing new job after frantic bidding war

I'm a Celebrity's breakout star Angry Ginge is being inundated with new job offers including TV work before he has even stepped out of the jungle

Events

5 d. ago Syrian teen 'ISIS supporter slit tourist's throat at German Holocaust memorial then screamed 'Allahu akbar' in bid to wage 'holy war' against infidels'

The 19-year-old shouted 'Allahu akbar' as he attacked the Spanish tourist in what prosecutors say was a bid to wage a 'holy war' against infidels'.

Events

5 d. ago The matrix: Ellison overtures for Warner Bros kick off bidding war

Father-and-son tech billionaires flash cash to overcome rivals Netflix and Comcast as they pursue a Hollywood empire

Events

6 d. ago The 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction, as Gustav Klimt fetches over $200 million

The fiercely fought auction was completed after a 20-minute bidding war amongst six different bidders

Economics

8 d. ago Price of Wegovy and Ozempic weight loss drugs slashed with certain customers saving $150 per month

A recent poll found that about half of the people who take the treatments say it was hard to afford them

Economics

1 week ago White House Historical Association in auction bidding war over Norman Rockwell sketches

White House Historical Association is hoping to reclaim a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell that once hung in the West Wing

Events

1 week ago Starmer's last stand? PM clings to chief aide Morgan McSweeney despite Labour demands for sackings over No 10's 'unacceptable' attacks on Cabinet

Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos  by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Events

1 week ago Starmer's last stand? PM clings to chief aide Morgan McSweeney' despite Labour demands for sackings over No10's 'unacceptable' attacks on Cabinet

Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos  by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Events

1 week ago Labour Traitors war: Starmer in fiery PMQs clash over bid to 'kneecap' Streeting amid No10 coup frenzy

The Health Secretary has slammed Downing Street sources for ‘self-defeating and self-destructive behaviour’

Events

1 week ago Humiliated Starmer admits No10 briefing war against Cabinet minister is 'unacceptable' as he dodges on demands to SACK chief aide Morgan McSweeney

Keir Starmer supporters made clear he will fight any leadership challenge in an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Politics

1 week ago Streeting dares Starmer to SACK No10 aides behind frantic 'Traitors' coup briefing as Labour implodes ahead of PMQs showdown

Keir Starmer supporters made clear he will fight any leadership challenge in an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Politics

1 week ago Labour's 'Traitors plot to topple Keir': Paranoid PM fights to uncover double

Keir Starmer supporters made clear he will fight any leadership challenge in an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Politics