Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Central Asian Entrepreneurs Embrace Green Initiatives with EBRD Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is actively supporting sustainability and green initiatives in Central Asia, empowering local entrepreneurs to transition to eco-friendly operations. One notable example is the Bel-Tam yurt camp in Kyrgyz Republic, which, … Read the full press release

CEOs Express Confidence in Revenue Growth and M&A Opportunities Amidst Global Economic Challenges

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey, global CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024, despite acknowledging the prevailing global economic headwinds. The survey of 1,200 CEOs across 21 … Read the full press release

Ocean Winds’ Moray West Wind Farm Powers Amazon’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) Amazon has expanded its commitment to renewable energy by signing a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE. This agreement increases Amazon’s share of the energy output from the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland to 473MW, … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Its Presence in Italy with Sustainable Warehouse Development in Rolo

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, has commenced the construction of a new environmentally conscious warehouse spanning approximately 13,600 sqm at its logistics park in Rolo (RE), Italy. The project, set to be finished by … Read the full press release

INEOS Launches Senior Secured Notes Offering to Raise €2 Billion for Strategic Purposes

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Holdings Limited’s subsidiary, INEOS Finance plc, has initiated an offering of euro and U.S. dollar-denominated senior secured notes due 2029, aiming to raise approximately €2 billion. The proceeds from this financing will serve various purposes, including refinancing … Read the full press release

EY Partners with Reveal to Revolutionize Legal Tech and Data Discovery

(IN BRIEF) EY has teamed up with Reveal to enhance its eDiscovery and data analytics services. This partnership combines Reveal’s eDiscovery and Document Analytics platform with EY’s domain expertise to offer clients faster and more cost-effective solutions for managing litigation … Read the full press release

GSK’s Omjjara Receives EU Approval for Myelofibrosis Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received marketing authorization from the European Commission for Omjjara (momelotinib), an oral inhibitor targeting JAK1/JAK2 and activin A receptor type 1 (ACVR1). Omjjara is the first approved treatment in the EU for disease-related splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) … Read the full press release

GSK Seeks Regulatory Approval to Extend RSV Vaccination to At-Risk Adults Aged 50-59

(IN BRIEF) GSK has submitted a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to expand the use of its adjuvanted recombinant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to adults aged 50-59 who are at increased risk for RSV disease. The … Read the full press release

BT Group’s Ambitious Plan: 500+ Apprentices and Graduates to Drive UK’s Digital Advancements

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has unveiled plans to hire more than 500 apprentices and graduates for its September 2024 intake, spanning various roles such as software engineering, customer service, applied research, data analytics, and cyber-security. These recruits will contribute to … Read the full press release

Leadec Strengthens Green Factory Solutions with Coventry Sustainability Hub

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factory lifecycle management, is enhancing its Green Factory Solutions with the introduction of a new Sustainability, Environmental, and Waste Services Green Hub in Coventry, UK. This expansion aims to bolster the company’s … Read the full press release

bp and Equinor Restructure Ownership in US Offshore Wind Projects to Optimize Development Strategies

(IN BRIEF) bp and Equinor have entered into an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects, resulting in bp acquiring Equinor’s 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects, while Equinor takes ownership … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investment of €846 Million in Serbia, Prioritizing Green Transition and Economic Growth

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marked a historic investment of €846 million in Serbia, a significant increase from the previous year and surpassing the previous record of €679 million in 2020. The EBRD’s … Read the full press release

EBRD Records €2.48 Billion Investment in Turkey, Focusing on Earthquake Recovery and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported a record investment of €2.48 billion in Turkey for 2023, marking a significant increase from previous years. The EBRD’s commitment to supporting Turkey’s private sector and green transition remained … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Moldova for Vital Road Rehabilitation Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €150 million loan for Moldova to support the rehabilitation of crucial roads, particularly around the capital, Chisinau. The loan will fund the expansion and enhancement of the … Read the full press release

Warwick University Astronomers Discover 85 Exoplanet Candidates with Earth-Like Temperatures

(IN BRIEF) Astronomers, led by Faith Hawthorn at the University of Warwick, have identified 85 potential exoplanets outside our solar system with temperatures comparable to planets in our own Solar System, making them potentially habitable. These exoplanet candidates, similar in … Read the full press release

Access to Community Perinatal Mental Health Teams Reduces Relapse Risk in Women with Severe Mental Illness After Childbirth

(IN BRIEF) New research conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and the University of Liverpool, reveals that … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s VISION Group Secures £569k to Improve Visual Impairment Care in Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s VISION group, focusing on visual impairment in acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, has received £569,000 in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Led by Professor Fiona Rowe, the … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Joins U.S. Experiment Probing Quantum Physics and Dark Matter Mysteries

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, along with three other UK universities supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has officially become part of the Matter-wave Atomic Gradiometer Interferometric Sensor (MAGIS-100) experiment, led by the U.S. Department of … Read the full press release

easyJet Strengthens Partnership with CFM International by Ordering LEAP-1A Engines for Airbus A320neo Family

(IN BRIEF) Leading European carrier easyJet has placed an order with CFM International for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. … Read the full press release

Ricoh Unveils Cutting-Edge Technologies to Drive Innovation at FESPA 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh, a global leader in printing and imaging solutions, is set to reveal groundbreaking technologies aimed at expanding opportunities and driving growth for textile creatives and large format print specialists at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2024. Among … Read the full press release