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Centrica and The Multibank Launch Three-Year Partnership to Deliver Targeted Fuel Poverty Relief and Household Essentials Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has committed £2.4 million over three years to expand The Multibank’s network of hubs and integrate essential household goods distribution with targeted energy support. The initiative introduces new referral pathways into the British Gas Energy Trust, enabling … Read the full press release

EIB Institute Strengthens Kyiv Heating Points with Targeted Donation to Support Communities During Prolonged Power Outages

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Institute has donated equipment to strengthen 50 heating points in Kyiv, known as Points of Invincibility, which provide warm shelter, hot water and device-charging capabilities during prolonged power outages caused by ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy … Read the full press release

EMPA Showcases Alina Begley’s Long-Term Atmospheric Screening Work on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

(IN BRIEF) EMPA is highlighting the work of postdoctoral researcher Alina Begley for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, showcasing her long-term atmospheric screening that detects both known and previously unidentified climate-relevant gases using an advanced analytical … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Completes Major Partnership in Delivering New 6,000-Pipe Organ for St Vitus Cathedral

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has served as the main partner in the project to build a new organ for St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, providing both financial support and design expertise since 2018, with the instrument now fully installed … Read the full press release

M&S Reports Strong Early Demand for Made Without Wheat Gluten Free Colin the Caterpillar Following National Launch

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched a Made Without Wheat Gluten Free version of its iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake, selling over 10,000 units in the first five days and rolling the product out to more than 400 stores nationwide. Developed … Read the full press release

University of York Report Warns UK Food System Remains Vulnerable to Future Crises

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by researchers from the University of York and Anglia Ruskin University warns that the UK food system remains dangerously vulnerable to shocks such as war, extreme weather and cyber-attacks, with recent disruptions to retailers … Read the full press release

University of York Study Finds High Error Rates in Polling Clerks’ Photo ID Checks at 2024 Election

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of York published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that the UK’s introduction of mandatory photo ID at the 2024 general election may not have improved electoral security as intended, after polling clerks … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Support Through New Strategic Partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has launched a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to fund and expand community-based projects that support people facing mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardship across the UK. … Read the full press release

EIB and Hemsö deepen cooperation to modernise climate-friendly schools, healthcare and public-service infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €200 million loan to Hemsö Fastigheter to finance nine projects involving new and renovated energy-efficient public buildings across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, including schools, a health centre, an ice rink, and … Read the full press release

Amey and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Launch Step Ahead Pathway to Support Youth Rehabilitation and Employment in UK Prisons

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched the Step Ahead Pathway, a new youth rehabilitation programme developed with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to support young people in prison across England and Wales in preparing for employment on release. Piloted at HMP … Read the full press release

BBVA Provides Growth Debt Financing to Support Lanes & Planes’ Expansion in Digital Travel and Expense Management

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has granted a double-digit million-euro growth debt facility to Lanes & Planes to support the scaling of its digital travel and expense management platform. The Munich-based SaaS company has tripled revenue over the past three years and … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and Turkish Basketball Federation Renew Strategic Partnership to Support National Teams and Youth Development

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has extended its partnership with the Turkish Basketball Federation for another five years, continuing the longest-running sponsorship in Turkish basketball history. Since 2001, the collaboration has supported all national teams, youth programmes, and basketball schools, helping … Read the full press release

GoTeach Program Enters Next Growth Phase as DHL Group Expands Global Youth Employability Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has extended its global GoTeach youth employability program for another five years, reaffirming partnerships with Teach For All and SOS Children’s Villages through 2030. Marking its 15th anniversary, the initiative continues to support young people from … Read the full press release

BBVA Earns Global Finance Recognition as a Leading Sustainable Finance Bank in Spain and Türkiye

  (IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the best bank in sustainable finance in Spain and, through Garanti BBVA, in Türkiye at the Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, alongside global recognition as the world’s best bank for green bonds. The … Read the full press release

Nagarro and ETC Advance Neurodiverse Talent Development in Austria’s IT Sector

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Enterprise Training Center have announced the continuation and expansion of the TestingPro initiative in Austria, developing it into the country’s first dual IT training program for people on the autism spectrum. Starting in spring 2026, the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125 Years with Nationwide Cultural and Social Programme Across Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Leads New HRB Funded Mental Health Research for Underserved Groups

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin is leading two of ten newly funded mental health research projects supported by a €2 million investment from the Health Research Board through its Applied Partnership Awards scheme. The Trinity projects focus on improving mental … Read the full press release

NWO Introduces Thematic Teams to Strengthen Research Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research has introduced multidisciplinary thematic teams to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and responsiveness to societal challenges. Working across five broad themes, the teams support existing funding programmes by improving coherence, visibility, and connections … Read the full press release