Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

EMA Supports AstraZeneca’s Eco-Friendly Trixeo Aerosphere for COPD with Ultra-Low Emission Propellant

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere has received a positive opinion from the EMA’s CHMP for use with a new propellant that offers a 99.9% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to traditional formulations. Trixeo becomes the first pressurised metered-dose inhaler … Read the full press release

RWE Wins Consent for Byers Gill 180 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project in North East England

(IN BRIEF) RWE has obtained NSIP approval for the 180 MW (AC) Byers Gill Solar Farm and its equal‑sized battery storage installation near Stockton and Darlington, pending a final investment decision. The co‑located project will store solar energy for dispatch during peak … Read the full press release

Expro’s BRUTE Armor Packer proves 12,850 psid performance and delivers first 20″/22″ high-expansion system for 20k deepwater projects in the Gulf of America

(IN BRIEF) Expro has introduced the BRUTE® Armor Packer—its most advanced high-pressure, high-tensile system—for deepwater wells, offering the market’s highest differential pressure rating and the ability to set higher in the wellbore to save rig time and reduce risk. Combined … Read the full press release

Microbiome changes help explain why nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older adults, University of Exeter research shows

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers found that two weeks of twice-daily, nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults but not in younger ones, likely because of age-specific changes in mouth bacteria. The randomized crossover study—39 participants under … Read the full press release

Scientific Robotics Academy launches CPD-recognised multi-platform environmental monitoring course in Oban to power UK leadership in tech-driven stewardship

(IN BRIEF) The Scientific Robotics Academy at SAMS in Oban has launched a three-day course, Environmental Monitoring using Multi-Platform Technology (3–5 September), to train those responsible for environmental oversight—spanning land, coast and sea—in deploying robotic platforms and sensors. Backed by … Read the full press release

Centrica commits £1.3 billion for 15% of Sizewell C securing inflation‑linked RAB returns and a 20‑year power offtake

(IN BRIEF) Centrica will invest £1.3 billion for a 15% stake in Sizewell C, joining HM Government, La Caisse, EDF and Amber Infrastructure under a RAB model that offers inflation‑protected returns and protections against overruns. The project provides a 10.8% real … Read the full press release

Swissport signs definitive deal to acquire ASC and deepen ground and cargo capabilities at Heathrow and Gatwick

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has signed definitive agreements to buy ASC, expanding its ground and cargo handling footprint at London Heathrow and Gatwick. Heathrow processes most of Britain’s air freight and ranks fifth globally by passengers, while Gatwick serves 43 million … Read the full press release

BUKO accelerates UK growth by acquiring London specialist Keltic to advance its leadership in temporary traffic management

(IN BRIEF) BUKO Group has acquired London-based Keltic Traffic Management, strengthening its UK presence and advancing its goal of market leadership in temporary traffic management. Backed by Equistone since February 2023, BUKO has pursued rapid expansion, buying Road Traffic Solutions … Read the full press release

Amey returns to Australia with acquisition of Brisbane-based Premise to boost life-cycle engineering and decarbonisation services

(IN BRIEF) Amey has re-entered Australia by acquiring Brisbane-based Premise, a multidisciplinary consultancy respected for its work across the built environment, water, environmental & renewables and transport sectors. The move strengthens Amey’s life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation offering and advances … Read the full press release

Sanofi moves to buy Vicebio in a $1.15 billion deal, adding a Molecular Clamp platform and an RSV–hMPV combo vaccine to its respiratory arsenal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has agreed to acquire UK-based Vicebio for $1.15 billion upfront plus up to $450 million in milestones, with closing anticipated in Q4 2025. The deal adds an early-stage bivalent RSV/hMPV vaccine (VXB‑241, in Phase 1 for older adults) and … Read the full press release

Wealth investors show strong appetite for transition investing as Standard Chartered study flags education gaps and risk concerns

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered’s Sustainable Banking Report 2025 finds that 87% of surveyed high‑net‑worth investors are keen on transition investing, while 83% remain interested in sustainable investing overall. The study—covering 1,600 investors across eight Asian and Middle Eastern markets—shows strongest … Read the full press release

Linde accelerates U.S. space launch support with major gas capacity boosts in Florida and a new Texas ASU coming online by 2026–2027

(IN BRIEF) Linde has signed two new long-term agreements to supply bulk industrial gases for U.S. rocket launches and will invest accordingly in two key sites. The company will expand its Mims, Florida facility—previously enlarged in 2020 and 2024—to add … Read the full press release

Cosmic rays set the score as Glasgow physicist and artist unveil the Muonophone at Edinburgh Fringe

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow physicist Dr David Mahon and artist/instrument maker Lomond Campbell have created the Muonophone, a hand-built device that converts detections of cosmic-ray muons into live music and visuals. Rooted in Mahon’s muography research—using muons to map … Read the full press release

Aviva Launches Upgraded Freight Liability Insurance with Expanded Cover Conditions and Economy Option

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has upgraded its Freight Liability insurance, now live on Acturis E‑Trade and Fast Trade, introducing higher coverage limits, a wider array of carriage conditions (including Logistics UK and BIFA), and a new ‘economy’ cover for lower‑risk goods. … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €90 Million to ENGIE Romania for 250 MW Renewable Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has committed a €90 million loan to ENGIE Romania to fund at least 250 MW of new solar and wind projects by 2028, marking the first joint renewable energy partnership between the two institutions; ENGIE Romania, part of … Read the full press release

Westinghouse‑Led Consortium Completes Decommissioning of Two Bohunice VVER‑440 Reactors

(IN BRIEF) The BIDSF decommissioning project at Bohunice NPP in Slovakia has successfully dismantled two VVER‑440 pressurized water reactors and their supporting systems under a €100 million‑plus contract led by Westinghouse and VUJE; 6,700 tonnes of radioactive structures were safely removed using … Read the full press release

EBRD and Partners Unlock €55 Million for SAHAM Bank’s Green Financing Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, supported by the EU, GCF, and Canada through HIPCA, has extended up to €55 million in green financing to SAHAM Bank under Morocco’s Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience programme; this GEFF Plus package—comprising €6.25 million from GCF … Read the full press release

Perse Technology Partners with EDF to Hit Emissions and Cost Reduction Targets for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Perse Technology has partnered with EDF to roll out the Optimise Platform, enabling UK SMEs to evaluate and implement cost‑effective, low‑carbon solutions such as solar panels and heat pumps without onsite surveys; the data‑driven tool calculates both financial … Read the full press release

BP Taps CRH Veteran Albert Manifold as Next Board Chair

IN BRIEF) BP has appointed Albert Manifold—former CEO of CRH plc—as its next chair. He will join the board on 1 September and take over from Helge Lund on 1 October. Manifold’s tenure at CRH saw significant portfolio reshaping, capital discipline, and … Read the full press release

RWE and TORC Forge Blueprint for Offshore Oyster Reef Restoration in North Sea Wind Farms

(IN BRIEF) RWE and The Oyster Restoration Company completed a six‑month feasibility study confirming that native oyster reefs can be restored at scale within North Sea offshore wind farms. Conducted at TORC’s Scottish hatchery, the research tested substrates like shells … Read the full press release