Daily Archives: 17, August 2026

Digi Communications NV announces post-stabilisation period notice regarding the Digi Spain shares

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the conclusion of the stabilisation period following the initial public offering of shares in its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom, S.A. Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, acting as stabilisation manager for the underwriters, partially … Read the full press release

FCA Names Sabina Saini and Darine Obeid to International Financial Services Roles

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sabina Saini and Darine Obeid as new financial services attachés for India and the United Arab Emirates, expanding its international presence beyond existing attachés in Washington DC, Brussels and Singapore, as … Read the full press release

Škoda Showcases Smart Travel Features for Holidays, Charging Stops and Outdoor Activities

(IN BRIEF) Škoda is highlighting its Simply Clever features as practical solutions for summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities, with functions across its model range designed to improve comfort, storage, charging and everyday convenience. The portfolio includes bottle holders … Read the full press release

Eni and SONATRACH Expand Methane Monitoring and CO₂ Removal Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Eni and SONATRACH have signed a new Memorandum of Intent to expand cooperation on reducing emissions and advancing decarbonisation initiatives in Algeria’s oil and gas sector. The agreement builds on a three-year cooperation framework launched in January 2023, … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Group Climate Targets Validated by SBTi as SCHOTT Pharma Strengthens Decarbonisation Focus

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has reaffirmed its commitment to science-based climate action after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the updated climate targets of the SCHOTT Group, including SCHOTT Pharma’s business scope. The updated framework keeps the Group’s target … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Research Finds Children Now Nearly 11 Before Playing Outside Alone

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has launched a new Outdoor Play Research Centre with a landmark study showing that UK children now start playing outdoors without supervision at an average age of 10.8 years, compared with 9.7 years for … Read the full press release

STARK Group Opens Purpose-Built Jewson Branch in Alnwick to Strengthen UK Network

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has opened a new purpose-built Jewson branch in Alnwick, strengthening its presence in the North East of England and advancing the development of its UK branch network. The new site replaces Jewson’s previous Alnwick location and … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Orders Further Mobile Medical Stations From Rheinmetall in €500 Million Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply the Bundeswehr with 149 additional mobile rescue stations in protected and unprotected versions under a framework contract awarded at the end of 2024, with the new call-off valued at more than €500 million. Booked in … Read the full press release