Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Savills Agrees $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Eastdil Secured to Strengthen Global Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory

(IN BRIEF) Savills plc has agreed to acquire global real estate investment bank Eastdil Secured LLC in a transaction valued at $1.1125 billion. The acquisition combines Savills’ international real estate advisory platform with Eastdil Secured’s capital markets and investment banking … Read the full press release

FYLD and Amey Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Field Intelligence Platform Across Highways Operations

(IN BRIEF) FYLD has partnered with infrastructure services provider Amey to deploy its AI-powered frontline intelligence platform across the company’s Highways division. The system will support more than 2,500 field workers by providing digital workflows, AI-driven risk assessments and real-time … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Deploys NexusWave Connectivity Platform Across EXMAR Fleet to Strengthen Ship-to-Shore Communications

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, is deploying its NexusWave connectivity service across EXMAR’s fleet of gas carriers to improve ship-to-shore communication, operational efficiency and crew welfare. The NexusWave platform combines multiple network technologies including GX Ka-band, LEO satellites, … Read the full press release

Atos Introduces Global Sovereign Agentic Studios Model to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Production-Ready AI

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has launched Atos Sovereign Agentic Studios, a new operating model designed to help enterprises deploy agentic AI securely and at scale while maintaining full sovereign control over data, governance, and operational environments. The model addresses a … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Completes Key Design Milestone for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Satellite Program

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2 billion U.S. Space Force Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking – Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 2 program, marking an important milestone in the development of a new satellite … Read the full press release

Aviva Launches Financial Wellbeing Tool to Help Workplace Pension Members Strengthen Financial Confidence

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has launched a new financial wellbeing tool designed to help workplace pension members improve their financial confidence and better manage their finances. Initially available to members of the Aviva Master Trust through the Aviva app and online … Read the full press release

GEA Expands Global Digital Farming Strategy with New R&D Software Lab in Belfast Focused on AI Herd Management

(IN BRIEF) GEA has opened a new software development lab in Belfast, Northern Ireland, expanding its digital innovation efforts in dairy farming. The facility will focus on advancing CattleEye, the company’s artificial intelligence-based livestock monitoring solution, and other digital herd … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Research Project Invites Women Football Fans to Share Experiences to Improve Stadium Safety

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release

Egis Rebrands Longstanding Construction Consultancy Thomas & Adamson as Part of Global Integration Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Egis has officially rebranded construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson following its acquisition in 2024, completing the integration of the long-established firm into its global engineering and consulting network. Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson has built … Read the full press release

Hexagon Research Finds Public Confidence in Robotics Grows with Real World Exposure and Clear Practical Uses

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s global Robot Generation study highlights significant differences in how people around the world perceive robotics, with anxiety levels strongly linked to how frequently individuals encounter robots in daily life. The survey of 18,000 participants across nine countries … Read the full press release

GSK licenses investigational liver disease treatment linerixibat to Alfasigma for global development and commercialisation

(IN BRIEF) GSK and Alfasigma have signed a licensing agreement granting Alfasigma worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise linerixibat, an investigational IBAT inhibitor for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis. The therapy is … Read the full press release

Savills ranked leading UK planning consultancy for number of female chartered town planners in 2026 industry report

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been ranked as the top consultancy for the overall number of female town planners in the 2026 Women in Consultancy: A Planning Insight Report published by Planning Magazine. The firm now employs 80 female chartered town … Read the full press release

STRABAG’s Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme wins Project Finance International Award as Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has received the Project Finance International Award from the London Stock Exchange Group for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, which was named Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2025. The project, valued at approximately £3 billion, is … Read the full press release

Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick joins Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship recognising leadership in migration and humanitarian research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release

International research team demonstrates new method to stabilize exotic quantum states using controlled random pulses in superconducting quantum processors

(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new method for stabilizing exotic quantum states by reducing the heating that typically occurs when quantum systems are periodically driven. Using a superconducting quantum processor with 78 qubits, the scientists … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow researchers develop smart pillow prototype designed to reduce bedtime smartphone screen use and support better sleep routines

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a prototype smart pillow designed to help reduce the negative effects of bedtime smartphone use by allowing users to access digital audio content without looking at screens. The device integrates … Read the full press release

LSEG launches new ESG scoring framework and sustainability analytics platform to improve transparency and comparability for global financial markets

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has launched a new suite of ESG scores and sustainability analytics designed to improve transparency, comparability, and usability of ESG data for financial institutions. Built on a research-driven methodology aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, … Read the full press release

Neva SGR and Regione Lombardia Launch €40 Million Venture Capital Initiative to Support Cleantech Startups in Lombardy

(IN BRIEF) Neva SGR has been selected by Regione Lombardia to support the Lombardia Venture STEP initiative, which aims to strengthen venture capital access for innovative companies in Lombardy. The regional government has invested €20 million from the Lombardia ERDF … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Development of Green-Certified, Earthquake-Resilient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University in Istanbul

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Introduces The Trench for Spring 2026 Combining Heritage Design with Modern Value

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has introduced The Trench, a new signature coat for Spring 2026 designed to modernize the classic trench silhouette while maintaining affordability at £95. Developed by the M&S in-house design team and inspired by historical designs … Read the full press release