Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Exeter and Towards Launch First Zero‑Wait High‑Street Mental Health Hub in Leeds

(IN BRIEF) Towards, backed by the University of Exeter, has opened its first therapy hub on a Leeds high street, offering immediate, no‑wait options for online and face‑to‑face sessions. The Leeds site kicks off a broader UK rollout staffed by … Read the full press release

ENTSO‑E and UK Grid Operators Agree New Framework for Post‑Brexit Electricity Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO‑E and the UK’s transmission system operators have signed Working Arrangements to cement technical cooperation after Brexit. The framework addresses grid security, joint offshore energy planning (including the North Sea Grid), and maximising electricity interconnector efficiency. While UK … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €20 Million to Strengthen MAY Seed’s Recovery and Climate‑Resilient Crop Research

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has extended a €20 million loan to MAY Seed, Türkiye’s leading private seed producer, to shore up its working capital and fund critical investments after the 2023 earthquakes disrupted its operations. The financing also underpins the company’s research … Read the full press release

ABL Appointed Marine Warranty Surveyor for Australia’s Marinus Link Subsea Interconnector

(IN BRIEF) Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been named Marine Warranty Surveyor for the marine T&I works on Australia’s Marinus Link interconnector, a 345 km power cable connecting Tasmania and Victoria (255 km subsea). ABL Australia will review design documents, certify vessel … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton Team Conquers Pedal, Paddle, Pace Triathlon to Raise £4,500 for Air Ambulance

(IN BRIEF) On 13 July in Winchester, ABP Southampton’s team completed the Pedal, Paddle, Pace Triathlon amid record heat, raising over £4,500 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Will Jeffery lauded the team’s resilience and community focus, while Judith Stephens … Read the full press release

M&S Debuts Fashion Wholesale Partnership with David Jones in Australia

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched its first international wholesale fashion partnership with Australia’s David Jones, offering bestselling Womenswear, Menswear, and Lingerie in 24 stores and online. This move builds on M&S’s omnichannel growth strategy—combining franchise expertise, marketplace presence, and targeted … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Zeigo Hub to Drive Scalable Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo Hub, a new digital platform designed to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains and meet Scope 3 emissions targets. Featuring guided supplier onboarding, modular toolkits, real‑time analytics, and AI‑driven automation, the platform supports CDP, CSRD, … Read the full press release

UniCredit Teams Up with Wise to Bring Instant, Low‑Fee International Transfers to Its App

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has partnered with Wise to embed instant, low‑cost international transfers into its mobile app for Italian customers, starting 21 July 2025. Users can send euros to five key currencies (GBP, CHF, HKD, SGD, INR) with near‑instant delivery and transparent … Read the full press release

Savills Bolsters Rural Advisory with New Central England Forestry Team

(IN BRIEF) Savills has unveiled a dedicated forestry team for central England, led by Mark Townsend and supported by Sam Riley, to cover six counties. The newly formed unit includes experienced managers Tom Whitchurch and Matt Berg, plus apprentice consultant George Taylor. … Read the full press release

BT to Power Emirates Great Britain SailGP with Dual 5G Standalone Network Slices

(IN BRIEF) BT Group is supplying two dedicated 5G Standalone network slices at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix (July 19–20) in Portsmouth, partnering with SailGP, Ericsson, Nokia, and Sony. These slices will ensure reliable boat connectivity for the 12 F50 … Read the full press release

Pearson Opens London Innovation Lab to Pioneer AI and XR‑Powered Learning Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has launched a global innovation Lab in its London headquarters to spearhead research and development in Generative AI, immersive learning, and extended reality. Led by CTO Dave Treat, the Lab will co‑develop scalable educational solutions with customers … Read the full press release

Ericsson and BT Unite Private and Public 5G Networks to Power SailGP Live Data and Video

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and BT have jointly deployed an integrated private and public 5G network for the SailGP event in Portsmouth, linking venues, operations centers, and high‑speed F50 catamarans. Ericsson’s Private 5G and Cradlepoint routers handle over 53 billion data points per … Read the full press release

Trained Dogs Achieve Up to 98% Accuracy in Detecting Parkinson’s Disease from Skin Swabs

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Bristol, Medical Detection Dogs, and the University of Manchester found that two trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease from sebum skin swabs with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity. In … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global G‑SIB to Offer Deliverable Spot Trading in Bitcoin and Ether

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched the first deliverable spot trading service for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD) offered by a global systemically important bank, available through its UK branch. This new platform, fully integrated with the bank’s FX trading … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow’s Dr Mahmoud Wagih Wins Sir George Macfarlane Medal for Sustainable Electronics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Dr Mahmoud Wagih of the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Sir George Macfarlane Medal for his early‑career achievements in sustainability‑driven electronics and public engagement. Presented on 8 July in London, the award included a £3,000 prize … Read the full press release

Glasgow Team Creates Self-Sensing Auxetic Plastics via 3D Printing

(IN BRIEF) An international team led by the University of Glasgow has developed 3D-printed auxetic lattices from PEEK infused with carbon nanotubes that broaden under tension and autonomously sense strain through piezoresistivity. Detailed in Materials Horizons, the study couples finely … Read the full press release

Nucleus Strengthens Board with Appointment of Transformation and Risk Committee Chairs

(IN BRIEF) Nucleus Financial Platforms has appointed Gail Bragg as Transformation Committee Chair and Alastair Clarkson as Risk Committee Chair, filling two Non-Executive Director roles. Bragg brings deep transformation and governance expertise from leading UK financial services and public-sector boards, … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Named Only UK and European SEA A-List Company in CDP’s Global Road Transport Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has become the only UK and European—and one of just two global—Road Transport companies to achieve CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment A-List distinction in its 2024 disclosure. The award reflects Stagecoach’s leadership in governance, Scope 3 emissions-reduction, and … Read the full press release

Liverpool and SIMATS Forge Five-Year Strategic Partnership in Health and Life Sciences

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and SIMATS have signed a five-year MoU to advance collaborative health and life-science activities. This partnership encompasses joint research projects, exchange programs for undergraduates and postgraduates, co-organized academic events, and visiting-student placements, all aimed … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool to Bestow Honorary Degrees on Seven Leading Figures in Arts, Peace and Science

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool will honor seven eminent figures—spanning poetry, peace advocacy, philanthropy, medicine, molecular biology, and finance—with honorary degrees during its ceremonies at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Featuring Liverpool poet Levi Tafari, peace activists Colin and Wendy … Read the full press release