Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

UK Sees Sharp Rise in People Living Below Minimum Income Standard, Warning for Policy Action

(IN BRIEF) A new report by Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) shows that 35.9% of the UK population, equating to 24 million people, now live below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS). This marks a significant rise from … Read the full press release

Reuters webinar: Omnibus regulation Reuters post-analysis

(IN BRIEF) Reuters Events will host a webinar on February 27, 2025, titled “The Impacts of the EU Omnibus Regulation – A Post-Announcement Analysis,” focusing on the changes brought about by the Omnibus Simplification Package in sustainability reporting. The event, … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Unveils ‘Make an Understatement’ Campaign, Merging Women’s and Men’s Underwear Collections

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) is launching its first-ever integrated campaign for both women’s and men’s underwear, ‘Make an Understatement,’ marking a decade since its last men’s underwear campaign. With a fresh approach and innovative design, the campaign will … Read the full press release

Wood Selected to Provide Operations and Maintenance for World’s Largest Membrane-Based Carbon Capture Plant

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract to deliver operations and maintenance services for the MTR Carbon Capture facility in Gillette, Wyoming, the largest membrane-based carbon capture plant globally. This facility is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s pilot … Read the full press release

Vodafone to Enhance Connectivity at Harwell Science Campus with 5G Private Network

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has been chosen by Oxfordshire County Council to deploy and manage a 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile private network (MPN) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The new network will provide cutting-edge wireless connectivity for research … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell Expands ESG Indices Globally with Launch of FTSE Blossom World Index Series

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has unveiled the FTSE Blossom World Index Series, an extension of its successful FTSE Blossom Japan Index. Designed to meet growing investor demand, the new indices offer a global platform to assess companies based on their … Read the full press release

Anglo American Progresses Towards Demerger of Anglo American Platinum, Announces Dividend Payments

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has made considerable progress in its demerger of Anglo American Platinum, with a significant dividend payout announced for Anglo American Platinum shareholders ahead of the separation. The company continues to advance towards the planned demerger in … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Partners with Soul Padel to Launch New Padel Courts on Campus

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has teamed up with Soul Padel to install two new padel courts on campus, set to open on 1 March 2025. Padel, a fast-growing sport that combines tennis and squash, will be available for booking by … Read the full press release

M&S Strengthens International Leadership Team with Key Appointments as Part of Business Reset

(IN BRIEF) M&S has appointed three senior leaders to strengthen its International business, which is undergoing a strategic reset. Manish Kapoor, Victoria Jones, and Richard Davies will each bring their extensive global experience to key roles, supporting M&S’s growth ambitions … Read the full press release

Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Ecosystem Set to Grow with New Joint Venture for Stablecoin Issuance

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Animoca Brands, and HKT have launched a joint venture to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. This collaboration leverages SCBHK’s banking infrastructure, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Vijay Shankar U.S. and Amaar Khan to Strengthen Corporate Bank in APAC & ME

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, and Amaar Khan as Managing Director, CIO & Head of Corporate Banking Technology for its APAC and ME operations. Both will be based in … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Reaches Crete, Marking a Major Milestone for Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece’s cable landing station at Tympaki, Crete, has received the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s largest cable system. The system promises to enhance internet speed and reliability in Greece, while the broader 2Africa project, launched in 2020, … Read the full press release

New Research Unlocks Key to Predicting Aggressive Tumours and Tackling Cancer Spread

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Barts Cancer Institute have discovered how the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding tumours influences cancer cells to become aggressive and spread throughout the body. Their study, published in Nature Communications, … Read the full press release

GRAHAM’s Team Members Achieve Prestigious ICE Professional Qualifications

(IN BRIEF) Karl Lomas, Sean Withe, and TaraMia Devine of GRAHAM have all achieved their ICE Professional Qualification Awards, marking significant milestones in their careers. Karl, a former apprentice who rose to Project Manager, is the first UK apprentice to … Read the full press release

Construction Begins on Eastern Green Link 1, a Subsea Electricity Superhighway to Power Two Million Homes

(IN BRIEF) The Eastern Green Link 1 project, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, has begun construction on a subsea electricity cable that will provide green power to two million homes. This £2.5 billion … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Study Reveals Challenges Faced by Paramedics in Providing End-of-Life Care in England

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Southampton reveals significant challenges faced by paramedics in responding to end-of-life patients in England. Key issues identified include a lack of patient information, barriers to medication administration, and insufficient training, which … Read the full press release

New Trial Aims to Boost Independence for Older Adults with Heart Failure and Frailty Through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release

Professor Massimo Palmarini Steps Down as Director of CVR, Professor Emma Thomson Named Interim Director

(IN BRIEF) After over a decade of leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director to take on the role of Head of Viroscience at Erasmus University Medical Centre in … Read the full press release

E.ON, Coventry City Council, and Kestrix Launch Thermal Drone Project to Improve Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, Coventry City Council, and Kestrix have partnered to enhance energy efficiency in the city using thermal camera drones and 3D heat loss modelling to collect data on heat losses from buildings. This collaboration aims to improve energy … Read the full press release