Tag Archives: UK Government

Arriva Secures Government Funding for New Zero-Emission Buses in Five UK Regions

(IN BRIEF) Arriva, in collaboration with local authorities, has successfully secured funding from the UK Government’s ‘ZEBRA’ scheme for the introduction of new zero-emission buses across several regions, including Leicester, Tamworth, Redcar, Durham, and Darlington. The funding, aimed at accelerating … Read the full press release

UK Government Invests £53 Million to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry and Reduce Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has announced a £53 million investment to bolster the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, aiming to save 2.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The funding supports nine innovative projects under the Department for Transport’s … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests UltraFan Demonstrator at Maximum Power Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has achieved a significant milestone by successfully running its UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum power in its Derby facility, UK. What makes this achievement even more noteworthy is that the initial test stage was conducted using 100% … Read the full press release

AFME Supports UK Government’s Reforms Allowing Flexibility in Investment Research Payments

(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has welcomed the UK Government’s Mansion House reforms, particularly the optionality provided for paying for investment research. The reforms allow clients to choose how they pay for research, whether bundled … Read the full press release

James Crooks, former Director of Learning and Information Services at UCLan, appointed as CIO at Durham University

(PRESS RELEASE) DURHAM, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Durham University, a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, has announced the appointment of James Crooks as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will assume this role on Monday, February 20th … Read the full press release

DNV led HyTech consortium to assess the feasibility of using 100 percent hydrogen for heating in the UK

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 8-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that the HyTech consortium, led by DNV, has been contracted by the UK Gov’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for … Read the full press release

UK Government intends to introduce a ban on the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds

The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. LONDON, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Government has today (22 October) set out its plan to ban the distribution and … Read the full press release

CBI on UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy: Today’s announcement must be the beginning of a strategic race, not a tactical sprint

The CBI has given its initial response to the Government’s new modern Industrial Strategy. Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said: LONDON, 30-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “Nine in ten firms see a modern Industrial Strategy as vital to improving living standards in the … Read the full press release

UK government announces £100 million investment to develop new multi-disciplinary science and technology research centre

SWINDON, 27-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A major new £100 million investment by the government into the development of an innovative multi-disciplinary science and technology research centre was announced today (Thursday 23 February 2017) by Business Secretary Greg Clark. The new Rosalind … Read the full press release

UK government’s new one-nation Counter-Extremism Strategy launches to confront and defeat all forms of extremism

The government’s new one-nation Counter-Extremism Strategy launches today to confront and defeat all forms of extremism. LONDON, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Parents concerned that their 16 and 17 year old children are at risk of travelling abroad under the influence … Read the full press release

The UK Government awarded FEED contract to Alstom, Drax and BOC consortium Capture Power Limited for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration project

Guildford, UK /  Munich, Germany, 12-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Capture Power Limited, the consortium of Alstom, Drax and BOC, today welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that it has been awarded a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for its planned, state-of-the-art … Read the full press release

UK government opened consultation on the Banking Reform Bill secondary legislation

The government opened its consultation on the Banking Reform Bill secondary legislation today. 17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the latest step in the government’s plan to create a stronger and safer banking sector. The Banking Reform Bill will fundamentally reform the … Read the full press release

Welsh Secretary David Jones calls on Welsh Government to follow UK lead on future wind farm developments

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following today’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework relating to sub-50 megawatt wind farm development in England, Welsh Secretary David Jones has urged the Welsh Government to adopt comparable measures in Wales, so … Read the full press release