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Lloyds agrees £100 million loan with Sovereign Network Group to accelerate retrofit of thousands of social homes

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has signed a £100 million loan agreement with Sovereign Network Group (SNG), one of the UK’s largest housing associations, to fund the retrofit of thousands of social homes across England. The deal, backed by the … Read the full press release

Upgraded UPI integration by Deutsche Bank delivers faster and more reliable digital transactions for merchants in India

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has upgraded its connection to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling merchants and Payment Service Providers to process payments more quickly and efficiently through new direct payment rails. The improved infrastructure gives clients access to direct … Read the full press release

Digital X Focus Edition AI in Cologne brings together global experts and innovations to showcase the future of artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Digital X will return to Cologne on September 10, 2025, in a new format as Focus Edition AI, bringing together more than 4,000 participants at the Confex Center under the theme “Ready for AI.” Hosted by Telekom Deutschland, … Read the full press release

Buderus Edelstahl to sell hot rolling and mechanical processing divisions to GMH Gruppe securing 670 jobs in Wetzlar

(IN BRIEF) Buderus Edelstahl, owned by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, has agreed to sell its hot rolling and mechanical processing including heat treatment divisions to GMH Gruppe, with the deal expected to close in late 2025. The move secures … Read the full press release

Discovery of p21 redox switch reveals new mechanism controlling cell division and senescence in cancer research

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, together with colleagues from TUD Dresden University of Technology, have discovered that oxidation of a single site in the protein p21 acts as a chemical switch determining whether cells keep … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Health introduces AI Article Summary on Ovid to streamline medical research and support evidence-based care

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has launched the AI Article Summary feature on its Ovid platform, a new tool designed to help researchers, clinicians, and students save time by generating concise, structured summaries of peer-reviewed articles. Currently available in Beta … Read the full press release

Statkraft transfers Dutch renewable energy projects and 120 MWp solar portfolio to Greenchoice to support further growth

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has finalized the divestment of its renewable energy development activities in the Netherlands, with Dutch renewable energy supplier Greenchoice acquiring a 120 MWp operational solar portfolio, a pipeline of solar, wind, and battery projects, and Statkraft’s skilled … Read the full press release

RWE expands renewable portfolio with third solar park at Hambach opencast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned a new 13.9 MW solar farm at Hambach opencast mine near Niederzier, Germany, capable of supplying renewable electricity for around 4,500 households. Built in under five months, the project used AI-powered drone monitoring to track … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health launches five lecture series spanning microbiome, cancer, proteomics, and epidemiology

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) has announced five lecture series beginning this autumn and continuing through 2026, covering themes from microbiome research and causal inference to proteomics, cancer immunotherapy, and epidemiology. Led by LIH principal investigators and … Read the full press release

Evonik opens world-scale alkoxides plant in Singapore to strengthen Asian supply and sustainability goals

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has inaugurated a new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year. The investment strengthens regional supply security and supports industries including biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and chemical recycling. Designed … Read the full press release

EBRD drives sustainable tourism in Montenegro through infrastructure investment and cultural heritage projects

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is supporting Montenegro’s economy by pairing infrastructure investments with cultural heritage initiatives to make tourism more resilient and sustainable. Backed by donors including the EU, Austria and Sweden, the Bank is funding transport and water supply upgrades … Read the full press release

COWI and Arkitema partner with DSB to modernise Danish train stations under new framework agreement

(IN BRIEF) COWI and Arkitema have won DSB’s tender for a four-year framework agreement on total consultancy services, supporting the Danish rail operator’s mission to modernise and improve passenger stations across the country. Running from 2025 to 2029, with the … Read the full press release

ORLEN Upstream Norway boosts production with innovative subsea compression technology at Ormen Lange field

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway and its partners have completed the third development phase of the Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian Sea, introducing subsea gas compressors to boost production and extend the field’s life. This innovation is expected to … Read the full press release

Co-op and Holland & Barrett launch new wellness partnership bringing trusted health products into convenience stores

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to introduce a new “Health and Wellness” range into 125 of its convenience stores starting 27 August. The offer will include 52 product lines covering vitamins, supplements, gut health, and family … Read the full press release

ABL strengthens offshore renewables leadership in England with promotion of Carmela Friedman

(IN BRIEF) ABL has promoted Carmela Friedman to Director of Renewables for England, where she will lead the growth and delivery of the company’s MWS and engineering consultancy services for offshore wind, interconnector, and subsea cabling projects across England and … Read the full press release

Nokia unveils first 5G radio for 1900 MHz band to accelerate global rollout of FRMCS in railways

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band alongside its optimized 5G standalone core for railways, setting the stage for the transition to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Designed to … Read the full press release

GLP-1 therapies for heart failure deliver dual benefits with lower hospitalizations and billions in CO₂ savings

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, not only reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes but also cut the environmental footprint of healthcare. … Read the full press release

Research in microgravity finds mechanical piston device most effective for CPR during spaceflight

(IN BRIEF) A study presented at ESC Congress 2025 has found that a standard piston-based chest compression device is the only method able to achieve effective CPR depth in microgravity conditions, outperforming NASA’s current “handstand method” and other tested devices. … Read the full press release

New research presented at ESC Congress shows low fitness and age drive higher risk of early arrhythmias in healthy adults

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that low fitness and older age independently increase the risk of arrhythmias in otherwise healthy adults. The study of 1,151 participants aged 40–65 revealed that reduced aerobic capacity was strongly … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien acquires LEED Platinum certified logistics centre in Ticino for WestInvest InterSelect fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has completed its first logistics property acquisition in Switzerland with the purchase of the GXO Sant’Antonino distribution centre in Ticino for the WestInvest InterSelect fund. Built in 2013, the 50,000 m² property is fully leased to … Read the full press release