(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has partnered with an international consortium led by Actis, a global sustainable infrastructure investor, to acquire approximately 1,800 mobile towers from Serbian state-owned telecoms operator Telekom Srbija across Bosnia and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Montenegro, News, Serbia, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Actis, Bosnia and Herzegovina, EBRD, Holger Muent, Mobile Towers, Montenegro, partnership, SERBIA, sustainability, Telekom Srbija, Western Balkans
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has appointed Ronald van der Waals as Managing Director for the Nordics. In addition to his current role as Managing Director for Northern and Central & Eastern Europe, Ronald will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced operations at its Blandford Road battery storage facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide flexible power solutions and support the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. The 25 MW/50 MWh … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Grant, battery storage, British Energy Security Strategy, Danske Commodities, electricity, Electricity North West, ENWL, Equinor, lithium-ion battery, Noriker Power, Olav Kolbeinstveit, power solutions, SEPD, Southern Electric Power Distribution, The Blandford Road battery storage, The Welkin Mill battery storage
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, has achieved a successful placement of €650 million in unsecured notes under its EMTN program. These notes, with a 4.5-year term and a 4.625% coupon, hold a BBB rating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged GROWTH, investment, Logicor, refinancing, Shane Kelly
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi have achieved a major breakthrough in 5G technology through a successful test in Europe. They achieved peak upload speeds of up to 273 megabits per second (Mbps), significantly faster than the typical 100 Mbps … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, 5G SA, 5G standalone, 5G uplink technology, Alberto Ripepi, Andi Zhang, Ciudad Real España Advanced Testing Environment, CREATE, Enrico Salvatori, faster upload speeds, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Technologies Inc, upload speeds, vodafone, Xiaomi
(IN BRIEF) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted approval for Voydeya (danicopan), a groundbreaking oral Factor D inhibitor, for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH). Voydeya is indicated in Japan for use in combination … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Innovative Treatment, Japan, Marc Dunoyer, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH), Professor Jun-ichi Nishimura, Voydeya (danicopan)
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, renowned for luxury cars, reported its third-best year in 2023, with global sales reaching 13,560 vehicles, although this represented an 11% decrease from the previous year. The company noted a significant rise in customer interest in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hallmark, Bentley Strong Sales, Financial, investment, luxury car
(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, 19% of Brits are preparing to book or search for their next holiday 4-5 months in advance, with 26% planning 2-3 months ahead, indicating that January is a popular time for travel planning. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, holidays, Kelly Whittington, Travel Bookings
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has announced a partnership with The Westminster School in Rowley Regis to provide students with special educational needs (SEND) an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the 10-week Beacon programme. Successful applicants will be offered placements … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Alan Millar, Beacon programme, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, employability, GRAHAM, partnership, Ronan Hughes, Shaun Jackson, Special Educational Needs, students, sustainability, Vicky O'Connor, Westminster School, Work-Based Placements
(IN BRIEF) Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showcasing how it can significantly improve GPS data accuracy and safety in various transport applications, including aviation. The UK SBAS … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anthony Browne, Dean Thomas, ESA NAVISP program, Inmarsat, Navigation Accuracy, partnership, safety, Todd McDonnell, UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS), Viasat
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Small Business, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged EIB, gender inequality, girls, One World Media, partnership, society, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Vivienne Francis, WOMEN, Yasmine Pagni
(IN BRIEF) Ageas, along with its subsidiaries AG, AG Real Estate, and Ageas UK, has once again achieved the prestigious “Top Employer” recertification for 2024. This recognition highlights Ageas’ commitment to fostering an empowering culture, promoting innovation, and prioritizing skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged "Top Employer" Recertification, AG Real Estate, Ageas, Ageas UK, Awards, Eddy Debrulle
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter and its partners, including Arctic Basecamp, the World Economic Forum, Deloitte, and the Climate Vulnerable Forum through Aroha Geneva, have secured a £2.3 million grant from the Wellcome Trust for a research project examining … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arctic Basecamp, Aroha Geneva, Deloitte, Effects of Polar Climate Change on Global Health and Healthcare, Gail Whiteman, Gill Einhorn, Healthcare, human health, polar climate change, polar science, RESEARCH, the Climate Vulnerable Forum, The World Economic Forum, University of Exeter, Wellcome Trust
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool Law School is hosting an event to advocate for addressing the recommendations of a research report aimed at improving the protection of workers facing food insecurity. The report, developed in collaboration with Feeding Liverpool, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged advocacy, Dr Naomi Maynard, Feeding Liverpool, food insecurity, partnership, Professor Lydia Hayes, RESEARCH, sustainabilty, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool Law School, workers
(IN BRIEF) bp, the global energy company, is set to expand its presence in the European commercial and industrial (C&I) energy supply sector with the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, a prominent energy supplier in Germany. This acquisition will strengthen … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) bp has appointed Murray Auchincloss as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Auchincloss, who has been serving as interim CEO since September 2023, will continue as a member of the bp board. His appointment follows a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, BP, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Helge Lund, leadership, Murray Auchincloss
(IN BRIEF) Savills has bolstered its EMEA data centre advisory team by bringing in Rupert Duckworth as an associate director at the company’s Margaret Street head office. With over six years of experience in the real estate sector, specializing in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Cameron Bell, EMEA Data Centre Advisory Team, leadership, Rupert Duckworth, Savills, Scott Newcombe
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, located in Crewe, has pledged its commitment to the Armed Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, a national initiative aimed at supporting military personnel and their families. The company aims to treat those who … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has successfully finalized a £140 million bulk purchase annuity full scheme buy-in transaction with the Trustee of the Guilbert UK Retirement Benefits Plan, sponsored by Office Depot UK Pension Sponsor Limited. This transaction covers around 1,500 members … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Bulk Annuity Deal, Emma Thomas, Financial, investment, Jani Singh, Member Benefits, Michelle Doman, Mike Roberts, Niamh Hamlyn, pension, retirement
(IN BRIEF) Shell has entered into an agreement to divest its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to the Renaissance consortium. This consortium comprises four Nigerian exploration and production companies and an international energy … Read the full press release
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