Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Anglo American Acquires Vale’s Serpentina Iron Ore Resource for Integration into Minas-Rio Mine

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc announces its acquisition of Vale SA’s high-quality iron ore resource, Serra da Serpentina, to integrate it into its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. This transaction, facilitated by Vale’s contribution of Serpentina and cash, enables Anglo American … Read the full press release

INEOS Automotive and BASF Forge Strategic Partnership for Automotive Refinish Solutions

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release

Schroders Solutions Guides Vector Pension Scheme to £114 Million Bulk Annuity Buy-In

(IN BRIEF) Vector Pension Scheme, a client of Schroders Solutions, has completed a £114 million bulk annuity buy-in with Standard Life, securing retirement benefits for its 1,800 members. Schroders Solutions, with its vast global capability, collaborated closely with Vector Pension … Read the full press release

UK Energy Transition Outlook 2024: DNV Highlights Need for Policy Clarity

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading independent energy expert, released its 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report, highlighting the urgent need for the UK Government to prioritize long-term policy clarity and consistency to drive the transition away from fossil fuels. … Read the full press release

BT Group Sells Iconic BT Tower for £275m to MCR Hotels for Transformation into Landmark Hotel

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has reached an agreement to sell the iconic BT Tower to MCR Hotels for £275 million. MCR Hotels, known for preserving historic landmarks, plans to repurpose the tower into a hotel, securing its status as a … Read the full press release

SCC Expands Managed Services with Acquisition of Resonate, Bolstering Microsoft Teams Expertise

(IN BRIEF) SCC, a European technology solutions and services firm, has announced the acquisition of Resonate, a leading provider of cloud voice and collaboration services based on Microsoft Teams. This strategic move marks SCC’s third acquisition in the past year … Read the full press release

Bristol Veterinary School Marks 75 Years of Leading Veterinary Medicine and Conservation

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School commemorates 75 years of excellence in educating veterinary professionals and spearheading advancements in veterinary science. Established in 1949 following recommendations from the Loveday Committee, the school has evolved into a … Read the full press release

Report Offers Immediate Solutions to Lift One Million People Out of Poverty

(IN BRIEF) A report co-authored by a University of York academic and published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and Changing Realities outlines costed recommendations to alleviate poverty for one million people overnight. The recommendations include increasing core … Read the full press release

Savills Bolsters Central London Dilapidations Team with Key Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Savills has reinforced its central London dilapidations and lease management team with the addition of Adam Nash as Director and Ollie Hill as Associate. With nearly 20 years of experience, Adam brings a wealth of expertise in dilapidations, … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Applauds Commonwealth’s Surface Combatant Review for Australian Naval Fleet

(IN BRIEF) The Commonwealth of Australia’s Surface Combatant Review (SCR) announcement marks a significant milestone in the establishment of a next-generation naval surface fleet, with particular implications for BAE Systems Australia’s operations. The confirmation of the Hunter Class Frigate Program’s … Read the full press release

EBRD’s €22 Million Loan to Boost Tbilisi’s Waste Management System

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €22 million loan to Tbilservice Group, aimed at enhancing Tbilisi’s solid waste management and disposal system. This funding, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund, will facilitate the … Read the full press release

LSEG Sets New Standard with 26 Weeks’ Global Paid Parental Leave

(IN BRIEF) London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announces a groundbreaking enhancement to its parental leave policy, introducing 26 weeks of fully paid leave for all employees welcoming a child into their family, effective from July 1, 2024. This move, irrespective … Read the full press release

Exploring Mars from Earth: Thales Alenia Space’s MARSBalloon Initiative Takes Flight

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space launches MARSBalloon 2024, a hands-on science project for primary and secondary students, aiming to spark interest in space exploration and science careers. Students design experiments to test various materials and conditions in a simulated Mars … Read the full press release

Innovative Network Expansion: Vodafone Unveils Open RAN Sites in 20 Romanian Cities

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is deploying Open Radio Access Network (RAN) sites across 20 cities in Romania, building on successful trials in Europe and commercial deployment in the UK. Open RAN offers a more flexible and innovative approach to mobile networking, … Read the full press release

EBRD and Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan Finance Expansion of Atakent Business Hub in Almaty

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) collaborates with Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan (SBK) to support the expansion of Kazakhstan’s prominent conference hub, the Atakent Business Cooperation Centre in Almaty. Through a KZT 3 billion (US$ 6.6 million) … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Partners with PerPetum Energy & Green4Power to Build Belgium’s Largest Solar Farm

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, in collaboration with PerPetum Energy and Green4Power, is constructing one of Belgium’s largest solar farms at its Jemeppe site, with a capacity of 60MW. Scheduled to be operational by July 2024, the solar farm will exclusively … Read the full press release

Savills Appoints Ollie Saunders as Head of Self Storage, Strengthening Operational Capital Markets Team

(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the appointment of Ollie Saunders as its new Head of Self Storage, based at the firm’s Margaret Street head office in London. With nearly three decades of experience, Ollie brings extensive expertise in the European … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and vcita Partner to Empower SMEs with Productivity App

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business collaborates with vcita, a leading business management software provider, to introduce the Vodafone Business Management tool with vcita. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the app offers an affordable and secure solution to enhance productivity, … Read the full press release

Higher Education Leaders Call for Ministerial Taskforce to Address Decline in Healthcare Course Applications

(IN BRIEF) In response to the latest UCAS data indicating a decline in applications for medicine, nursing, and midwifery courses, leaders from various higher education groups are urging the government to establish a ministerial taskforce. This taskforce would facilitate collaboration … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan Moves Closer to Approval for Advanced NSCLC Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) has been accepted by the FDA for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who have undergone prior … Read the full press release