Daily Archives: 10, August 2026

Aviva Strengthens Financial Lines Capability With New UK Regional FI Proposition

(IN BRIEF) Aviva is expanding its Financial Institutions underwriting capability across the UK through a new regional network of specialist underwriters. From August 2026, brokers will be able to access Financial Institutions underwriting expertise through Aviva’s regional offices, complementing the … Read the full press release

Škoda Design Creates Green Crystal Trophy for Tour de France Femmes Points Winner

(IN BRIEF) Lorena Wiebes won the points classification at the fifth Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and received the green crystal trophy created by Škoda Design. Demi Vollering claimed overall victory in the race, which concluded with Stage 9 … Read the full press release

ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch Join FCA Scale-up Unit

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority has welcomed ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch into its Scale-up Unit, which provides tailored regulatory support for fast-growing financial services firms. The firms span payments, consumer finance, credit information and insurtech, and … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €250 Million Green Loan to NEPI Rockcastle Subsidiary for Sustainable Real Estate Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a €250 million green loan to NE Property BV, a subsidiary of NEPI Rockcastle, to finance sustainable real estate investments across Central, Southern and Eastern Europe. The eight-year senior … Read the full press release

Citizens Advice and EDF Help Households Tackle Debt, Increase Income and Cut Energy Costs

(IN BRIEF) EDF and Citizens Advice have helped customers secure more than £10 million in financial benefits over the past year, marking the most successful year of their 17-year partnership. The support included £2.35 million in debt write-offs through Debt … Read the full press release

Telefónica Enables Smart Business Communications Across Traditional, Cloud and Mobile Voice Services

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has integrated artificial intelligence into its business voice communications services, from mobile lines to advanced switchboard solutions. The new offering brings generative AI features such as call transcription, call summarisation and virtual assistants directly into standard fixed-line … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Continues Optimising Powertrain Components for Efficient Combustion and Hybrid Applications

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has reached two major production milestones for engine components: eight billion finger followers produced at its Homburg plant over 30 years, and 160 million roller tappets for the HEMI engine manufactured at its Hirschaid plant over 25 … Read the full press release

Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside and Nova Rock Drive EVENTIM LIVE Festival Momentum

(IN BRIEF) EVENTIM LIVE, part of CTS EVENTIM, has opened the 2026 European festival season with more than one million total attendees across its promoted festivals. Major events including Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside and Nova Rock … Read the full press release

Exeter Reaches Green Gown Finals With Projects Spanning Climate Action, Food, Reuse and Nature Recovery

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has had five projects shortlisted for the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, which recognise sustainability initiatives across higher and further education. The shortlisted projects cover climate action, sustainable food systems, reuse, nature recovery … Read the full press release

Covestro Advances Closed Material Loops for Polycarbonate in Automotive Applications

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has joined the KOLLEKT research project, a publicly funded consortium focused on developing recyclable product concepts for automotive lighting, mechatronic and electronic components. The project is coordinated by FORVIA HELLA and includes partners such as BMW, Fraunhofer … Read the full press release

New Horizon Europe “CIRCULANDIA” project promotes circular food systems, regenerative agriculture and reusable packaging

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS AWARDED HORIZON EUROPE FUNDING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIRCULANDIA PROJECT ON CIRCULAR FOOD SYSTEMS WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF € 9.6 MILLION. (IN BRIEF) The EU-funded CIRCULANDIA project has secured €9.6 million through Horizon Europe … Read the full press release

Boeing and Rheinmetall Advance Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Capabilities With MQ-28 Ghost Bat Platform

(IN BRIEF) Boeing and Rheinmetall are positioning the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature platform to accelerate Germany’s development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities. The companies say the MQ-28 can support both air-to-ground and air-to-air operations, while allowing Germany to … Read the full press release

Co-op Group Names Moni Mannings OBE Interim Chair Following Debbie White’s Decision to Step Down

(IN BRIEF) Co-op Group has announced that Debbie White is stepping down as Chair and as a member of the Board. White joined the Board in 2023 and became Chair in 2024, leading the organisation through a period of significant … Read the full press release

ABL Wins Marine Warranty Survey Contract for UK NZT Power Carbon Capture Project

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to support the UK’s NZT Power carbon capture project through marine warranty survey services. NZT Power is planned as a first-of-its-kind gas-fired power station with carbon capture technology, designed … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Calls for Practical Reform of Fibre Claims to Support Gut Health Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is calling on the UK Government to review current rules on fibre health claims, arguing that approved wording such as “faecal bulk” and “intestinal transit” should be replaced with simpler consumer-friendly language such as “improves … Read the full press release

Novonesis Builds on Decade-Long MicroBioGen Partnership With Acquisition Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has signed an agreement with the intent to acquire MicroBioGen, an Australian biotechnology company specialising in yeast strains for industrial applications, particularly bioethanol. The planned acquisition builds on Novonesis’ 2013 investment in MicroBioGen and its current 23 … Read the full press release

UEA Becomes First UK University to Integrate CMI Leadership Diploma Into Nursing Degree

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia will become the first UK university to offer nursing students the opportunity to graduate with both a BSc Nursing degree and a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. The … Read the full press release