The Children’s book market in 2025 has, at first glance, proved to be relatively stable. It has delivered its third-best year since records began and was less than £1m away from pushing the year 2023 off the second-place podium.
According to…

The Children’s book market in 2025 has, at first glance, proved to be relatively stable. It has delivered its third-best year since records began and was less than £1m away from pushing the year 2023 off the second-place podium.
According to…

This week, communities in the Adirondacks offer live music and theater, outdoor-themed films and a weekend-long hockey tournament.
Shows will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m….


MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and…

Hong Kong – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Huberta Chow as a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. She joins the firm’s Hong Kong office from Broadfield.
With nearly two decades of experience advising leading asset managers and institutional investors, Chow brings deep knowledge of structuring and restructuring private investment funds and alternative arrangements across multiple jurisdictions. She has advised more than 100 fund managers and investors, designing legal structures that align with client objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting long-term growth potential.
Chow is recognized for her ability to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions on complex, multijurisdictional matters. Her practice spans hedge funds, private equity, hybrid funds, funds-of-funds, and co-investment arrangements, with experience in Cayman, Hong Kong, Jersey, and other key jurisdictions. Her clients include sovereign wealth funds, government authorities, investment banks, financial institutions, and prominent asset managers.
Additionally, she helped frame Hong Kong’s landmark legislation for a domestic private fund industry and write the Limited Partnership Funds Ordinance (Cap. 637).
Chow is admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and Hong Kong and is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Clair Pagnano, lead practice area leader of the AMIF practice, stated: “Huberta’s arrival further strengthens our global AMIF platform and enhances our ability to serve clients in Asia with innovative fund solutions. Her experience in structuring complex investment vehicles and navigating regulatory frameworks will be invaluable as we continue to support clients in an evolving market.”
Ryan Dwyer, Asia regional managing partner, said: “Asia remains a critical growth region for asset management, and Huberta’s deep industry knowledge and cross-border experience position us to meet increasing client demand. We are excited to welcome her to our team and look forward to the impact she will make across the region.”
Vincent Tso, Hong Kong office managing partner, added: “Huberta’s reputation for delivering practical, business-focused advice aligns perfectly with our commitment to client service. Her addition reinforces our Hong Kong office as a hub for sophisticated asset management work and strengthens our ability to provide seamless global solutions.”
Chow is the newest addition to a growing roster of standout partners joining K&L Gates’ global AMIF practice over the past year, alongside Marianna Tothova in London, Eusapia Simone in Milan, and Robert Leonard and Derek Lacarrubba in New York. Her arrival further accelerates the firm’s momentum across Asia, strengthening an already highly collaborative regional team. Working closely with AMIF lawyers Scott Peterman and Sook Young Yeu in Hong Kong, Chloe Duan in Shanghai, and Jason Nelms and Edward Bennett in Singapore, Chow enhances the firm’s ability to deliver seamlessly coordinated, cross-border counsel to clients worldwide.
K&L Gates’ AMIF practice has more than 50 years of experience in the financial services industry and comprises more than 150 lawyers throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. These lawyers provide advice to investment companies and advisers, broker-dealers, emerging managers, and institutional investors across a range of areas, including on investment, hedge, private equity, and real estate funds, regulated funds and exchange-traded products, capital markets and derivatives, ERISA, ESG, and global regulation and distribution, among others.
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm. The firm represents leading multinational corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.
In January of each year, the researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia calculate new seasonal adjustment factors for the Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey using data through December of the previous calendar year.
Due to atypical volatility at the onset of the pandemic and the long, steep recovery period that followed, we have excluded data from 2020 and 2021 from our analysis of seasonal factors. To revise seasonal adjustment factors for prior years and forecast factors for the current year (2026), we:
Find the complete history data for all series.
Return to the main page for the Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey.

Residents received practical support to help reduce energy bills and stay warm this winter, following two Energy Doctors drop-in events held in December.
The events took place at Harold Hill Library Hub and the Low Energy Visitor Centre (LEVC), as part of Havering Council’s ongoing work to support residents with the cost of living.
During the events, 40 Energy Saving Helper Kits were distributed, alongside 60 Winter Warm and Energy Saving Information packs.
Residents were able to speak directly with the Energy Doctors team about energy efficiency, keeping warm and well, and the wider support available locally.
Several residents also left their details to arrange a free Energy Doctor home visit in the new year, with further enquiries and referrals expected following the distribution of the kits and information packs.
The Energy Saving Helper Kits included items such as energy-saving lightbulbs, timer switches, night lights, recycling bags and practical advice via information packs to help households reduce energy use.
Residents were also signposted to a range of cost of living and wellbeing support available across Havering.
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
“These events show the value of meeting residents face to face and offering practical, accessible support.
“Alongside the kits, the conversations taking place are just as important, helping residents understand the options available to them and encouraging take-up of further support where it’s needed.
“As a Council we continue to be there for residents struggling with the cost of living and I urge anyone feeling the pinch to reach out for help as soon as possible.”
The Council-supported Energy Doctors programme offers free home visits, where trained advisors can install radiator foils and draught proofing, provide tailored energy advice and help residents access additional support.
If you or someone you know needs support with the cost of living visit the Healthy money web page or contact us directly via email costoflivingresponse@havering.gov.uk or call the Cost of Living helpline on 01708 432280.
Energy Doctors

8 January 2026
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