Daily Archives: 1, May 2026

LANXESS secures top European ranking in Dow Jones Best in Class Index highlighting continued ESG leadership

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability by ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for the chemicals sector. The company achieved strong ESG performance across areas such … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research study shows how immuno PET imaging reveals whole body immune response to cancer virotherapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research have demonstrated how immuno-PET imaging can be used to track the immune system’s response to oncolytic virotherapy in real time. Using a modified virus known as RP1 in preclinical models of … Read the full press release

New York Public Library event showcases growing influence of The Queen’s Reading Room and its mission to expand global readership

(IN BRIEF) The Queen’s Reading Room hosted a high-profile event at the New York Public Library, led by Queen Camilla, to celebrate the strong literary ties between the United Kingdom and the United States. Attended by prominent authors and cultural … Read the full press release

UKRI and BBSRC relaunch research grant opportunities with always open system to support innovation and flexibility

(IN BRIEF) The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council has reopened its applicant-led funding opportunities following a temporary pause to implement a new always open funding model. The BBSRC new investigator research grant and standard research grant are once again … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell exits UK retail banking with TSB sale to Santander and shifts focus to core Spanish market growth

(IN BRIEF) Banco Sabadell has completed the sale of its UK subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for approximately €3.3 billion, generating a capital gain of just over €300 million and strengthening its capital position by more than 400 basis points. … Read the full press release

Matthew Wallace recognised by University of Liverpool with Potts Medal highlighting innovation in molecular science and NMR techniques

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has awarded the 2026 Potts Medal for Chemistry to Dr Matthew Wallace, a UKRI Future Leaders Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia, recognising his contributions to advanced chemical research. A Liverpool graduate, Dr … Read the full press release

New Envoy system from Lloyds Banking Group enables secure creation and sharing of AI agents across its organisation

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has launched Envoy, a new internal platform designed to enable the secure and scalable development of AI agents across the organisation. Built with Google Cloud, the platform provides teams with ready-to-use templates and a structured … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow backed music project brings renewed attention to the Calton Weavers and Scotland’s early labour struggles

(IN BRIEF) A new song by The Tenementals, led by University of Glasgow professor David Archibald, is set to premiere in Glasgow, revisiting the story of the Calton Weavers and their role in one of Scotland’s earliest industrial disputes. The … Read the full press release