Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

EBRD Extends €120 Million Loan to AFI Europe to Drive Sustainable Real Estate Growth in CEE

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has provided a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to fund its expansion in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. The financing will support the development of AFI’s modern portfolio in central and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Integrates STEP with UDAP to Enhance Emergency Response in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) A new integration between Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and the Netherlands’ Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP) will soon allow emergency services to alert more road users and authorities about approaching emergency vehicles, enabling quicker and … Read the full press release

bp Board Initiates Chair Succession Process Led by Dame Amanda Blanc

(IN BRIEF) bp’s board has initiated a succession process to select a new Chair after Helge Lund announced his intent to step down. Led by Senior Independent Director Dame Amanda Blanc, the process will see the new Chair joining the … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Transform Pomezia: New 20,000 sqm BREEAM-Certified Logistics Hub Set to Boost Regional Economy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired over 54,000 square meters in Pomezia for an urban regeneration project that includes building a 20,000 square meter logistics warehouse. The project, managed by Logicor, involves demolishing a disused structure and constructing … Read the full press release

Experian Enhances Aperture Data Studio: Unifying Data Governance and AI to Empower Smarter Business Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched major enhancements to its Aperture Data Studio platform, a comprehensive data quality and governance solution designed to improve data-driven decision-making for businesses. The upgraded platform now features a flexible data catalogue, business impact analysis tools, … Read the full press release

UK Rail Transformed: £300m Tri-Mode Fleet Order to Boost Capacity, Cut Emissions, and Revolutionize Travel

(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has announced a £300 million order for 45 new trains, featuring state-of-the-art tri-mode technology that can operate on electrified tracks, battery power, or diesel. Manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility and financed by Angel Trains, … Read the full press release

From Babbling Baby Lemurs to Singing Children: A University of Warwick Study on Vocal Development

(IN BRIEF) The study, led by Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick, demonstrates that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris, initially sing out of tune but improve as they age, mirroring the vocal development observed in human children. … Read the full press release

New Study Links High Prolactin Levels to 20% Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

(IN BRIEF) A landmark international study has provided robust evidence that elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in breast development, increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, along … Read the full press release

POETIC-AI: Revolutionizing Cancer Biomarker Discovery with Integrated AI-Powered Analysis

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking AI-powered research platform, POETIC-AI, has been unveiled by scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, promising to accelerate cancer biomarker discovery. Demonstrated at The Alan Turing Institute’s fifth AI UK conference, the platform integrates diverse clinical … Read the full press release

Vodafone Reshapes Board Structure with Strategic Appointments Ahead of 2025 AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc has restructured its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Anne-Françoise Nesmes as a Non-Executive Director who will join the Audit and Risk and ESG Committees. In addition, long-serving board member David Nish will retire after … Read the full press release

Shell Launches MIDEL Brand to Bolster Global Transformer Liquid Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Shell has launched its new Shell MIDEL brand, integrating its range of ester-based transformer insulating liquids into a comprehensive portfolio alongside Shell Diala GTL. This expanded offering is designed to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental protection across … Read the full press release

Shell Expands Global LNG Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Pavilion Energy

(IN BRIEF) Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-headquartered company with a global LNG trading portfolio of approximately 6.5 mtpa. The deal, which includes LNG supply contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering … Read the full press release

Shell Streamlines Business with Strategic Divestment in Singapore Energy Hub

(IN BRIEF) Shell Singapore Pte Ltd has finalized the sale of its Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC Pte. Ltd., through the sale of shares in Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. This move supports Shell’s strategy to refine its … Read the full press release

Green Financing Fuels Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Container Vessels for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 35 million in financing for the construction of two environmentally friendly, 1,200 TEU container feeder ships for Langh Ship, a Finnish shipping company. The ships are equipped with a highly efficient two-stroke, slow-speed … Read the full press release

Transforming Social Housing: £400 Million Backing to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The National Wealth Fund has announced a significant financial guarantee of up to £400 million to support a series of new loans provided by NatWest Group for retrofitting social housing in the UK. The objective of this initiative … Read the full press release

PUMA Unveils Innovative West End Flagship to Redefine Retail Experience in Europe

(IN BRIEF) PUMA is set to open its first European flagship store in London’s West End in Autumn 2025, strategically located near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station. The 24,000 square-foot venue will offer an immersive, interactive experience that blends … Read the full press release

Burberry Partners with V&A to Reinvent Iconic Fashion Gallery for a New Era

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum to transform its Fashion Gallery in South Kensington, rebranding it as The Burberry Gallery upon its reopening in spring 2027. This redevelopment will convert the … Read the full press release

Morrisons and National Autistic Society Launch Sensory Boxes to Enhance Inclusive Shopping

(IN BRIEF) To mark World Autism Acceptance Month, the Morrisons Foundation, in collaboration with the National Autistic Society, is launching Sensory Support Boxes in around 500 Morrisons supermarkets across the UK. The boxes, which include calming items like fidget balls, … Read the full press release

Young Voices Warn: UK Democracy Faces Deep-Seated Challenges Amid Financial and Social Turmoil

(IN BRIEF)The UK Youth Poll 2025, conducted by the University of Glasgow’s John Smith Centre in collaboration with Focaldata and sponsored by Nationwide Building Society, provides an in-depth look at young people’s political attitudes and priorities in the UK. While … Read the full press release

Derby 507: Logicor’s Cutting-Edge Logistics Hub Fuels Local Growth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed the Derby 507 logistics and manufacturing facility in the East Midlands, a 508,003 sq ft development that is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs and bolster the local economy. Strategically located in Infinity Park … Read the full press release