Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

bp Trinidad and Tobago Announces First Gas from Mento Development, Marks Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) has announced the successful delivery of first gas from the Mento development, a 50/50 joint venture with EOG Resources Trinidad Ltd. The development, which features a 12-slot attended facility off the southeast coast … Read the full press release

DNV Study Shows Companies Leveraging ESG Regulations to Strengthen Business Performance Amid Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) A new study conducted by DNV and the University of Cambridge reveals that companies are using ESG regulations to enhance business performance, despite the regulatory uncertainty. The research found that 72% of businesses believe improving ESG compliance has … Read the full press release

Centrica Business Solutions Partners with Carpenter Ltd to Install 1MW Solar Array, Transforming Unused Land into Green Energy Source

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with Carpenter Ltd to decarbonise its Glossop manufacturing site by installing a 1MW solar array on a previously unusable steep bank. The solar farm, set to generate 1,025 MWh annually, will cover 15% … Read the full press release

Centrica Energy Expands into North America with New Office in New York to Support Gas Optimisation and Power Trading

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Energy is opening its first US office in New York, marking the company’s entry into North America’s gas optimisation market. Following its entry into power markets in 2024, Centrica Energy plans to build a comprehensive gas, power, … Read the full press release

The Good Life Marks 50 Years with Feature-Length Special Exploring Its Legacy and Lasting Impact on British Comedy

(IN BRIEF) The Good Life, one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a feature-length retrospective special on U&Gold, The Good Life: Inside Out (1×120’). Hosted by Dame Penelope Keith, who played Margo Leadbetter, the special explores … Read the full press release

Savills Reports Strong European Logistics Investment in 2024 Despite Market Cooling in Q1 2025

(IN BRIEF) Savills’ latest research shows that European logistics real estate investment volumes reached €38.2 billion in 2024, up 15% year-on-year, but still 15% below the five-year average. The market saw a downturn in Q1 2025, with investment volumes dropping … Read the full press release

Telia to Join Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025, Highlighting Diversity and Inclusion in the Telecommunications Industry

(IN BRIEF) Telia will participate in Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025 on June 10, alongside industry leaders like Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Nokia. This year’s event, hosted by Mikko Ylä-Kauttu and Julia Wollschläger, focuses on the theme “Standing Together, Speaking … Read the full press release

New Research Shows How Skin Bacteria May Impact Stress and Mood, Unveiling a Link Between Skin Health and Mental Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Unilever, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, has revealed a potential link between the skin microbiome and psychological wellbeing. The research found that higher levels of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium, especially on the … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Receives Funding to Investigate Sustainability of Flash Chromatography Purification Technique

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow researchers, Dr. Joseph Cameron and Dr. Alex Loch, will lead a study to assess and improve the sustainability of flash chromatography, a widely used chemical purification technique. Funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Researchers to Support Breast Walk Ever in Aid of Breast Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Southampton will join the Breast Walk Ever charity event on 8 June 2025 to support Against Breast Cancer and raise funds for vital research into secondary breast cancer. ABC-funded PhD student Grace Hayes … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Link Between Teenage Obesity in Fathers and Increased Health Risks in Future Generations

(IN BRIEF) A study from the University of Southampton and the University of Bergen reveals that boys who become overweight during their early teens may inadvertently affect the health of their future children. The research found epigenetic changes in genes … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates Social Value with Inaugural Supplier CSR Awards, Recognizing Leading Companies in the UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has awarded nine Supplier CSR Awards to companies in the UK and Ireland that are making a positive social and environmental impact. These awards recognize suppliers who have demonstrated leadership in tackling economic inequality, improving health and … Read the full press release

Wood to Lead Project Management Consultancy for Groundbreaking Methanol Plant in UAE’s Al Ruwais Industrial City

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy for the UAE’s first methanol production facility in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be one of the largest in the world, producing … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA’s International Headquarters Wins ‘Development of the Year’ at the 2025 PROPS Awards

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA’s international headquarters at 24 Endell Street, London, has won the ‘Development of the Year’ award at the 2025 PROPS Awards. The building, a repurposed Victorian structure, now serves as a modern, sustainable workspace for over 200 employees. … Read the full press release

Expro Awarded $80M+ Tubular Running Services Contracts with Leading Super-Majors in the Gulf of America

(IN BRIEF) Expro has secured multi-year Tubular Running Services contracts worth over $80 million from two leading Super-Majors in the Gulf of America. These contracts involve both deepwater drill ships and platform rigs and feature the integration of advanced technologies … Read the full press release

Europeana Takes the Lead in Shaping the Future of Tourism at X. Design Week 2025 with Cultural Heritage Integration

(IN BRIEF) Europeana is the official cultural heritage partner for X. Design Week 2025, an event focused on digital transformation in tourism. Taking place in Newcastle from June 3-6, the event will bring together professionals to explore how AI and … Read the full press release

Amey Launches Podcast Series on Smart Local Energy Systems, Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched a new podcast series exploring Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and their potential to foster a low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable future. The series features experts discussing key topics like local energy generation, data governance, cybersecurity, … Read the full press release

Experian Research Reveals the Average Cost of Attending a Wedding Abroad Has Reached £1,956, Adding Financial Pressure for Guests

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest research shows that attending a wedding abroad now costs an average of £1,956, a financial burden for many guests. Over 37% of Brits have been invited to at least one destination wedding in the past year, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and North East Authorities Partner to Accelerate Green Energy Growth in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, NECA, and OFI to create a green energy hub in the North East. The initiative focuses on unlocking private sector investment to support the region’s green energy … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Delivery of 9,000th Jet Engine from Dahlewitz Facility, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce marks a major production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th engine from the Dahlewitz facility. The Pearl 700 engine will power a Gulfstream G700, further solidifying the site’s role as a Centre of Excellence for two-shaft … Read the full press release