Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

ABL to Oversee Marine Warranty for Scotland’s 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been appointed as marine warranty surveyor for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, a 1.1 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Scotland. The consultancy will manage marine assurance for the transport and installation of … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Secures Four-Year Contract to Supply Electrofusion Fittings for UK Gas Network Overhaul

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group, through its Indian subsidiary Kimplas, has signed a four-year contract with Northern Gas Networks to supply over 280,000 electrofusion fittings annually for the modernization of the gas distribution network in northern England. These fittings, essential for … Read the full press release

AI-Driven Romance Scams Pose Growing Threat, Warns Alan Turing Institute

(IN BRIEF) Romance scams are becoming more efficient and harder to detect due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence, according to new research by the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) at The Alan Turing Institute. Generative AI … Read the full press release

bp Announces Oil Discovery at Far South Prospect as Gulf of America Becomes Key Growth Area

(IN BRIEF) bp has announced a new oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deepwater Gulf of America. Located in Green Canyon Block 584, about 120 miles off Louisiana’s coast, the exploration well—drilled to a depth of 23,830 … Read the full press release

Instant SIM Migration Now Available with Pixel 9a as Vodafone Introduces eSIM Transfer Feature

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany has introduced the new eSIM Transfer feature for customers upgrading to the Google Pixel 9a, available from 14 April 2025. Developed in collaboration with Google and based on the GSMA TS43 standard, the feature allows users … Read the full press release

New EBRD Facility Supports Ukraine’s Energy Security and War Recovery Through Loans and Grants to Businesses and Households

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has extended a portfolio-risk-sharing facility to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine to unlock €100 million in investments supporting Ukraine’s energy security. As the fourth Ukrainian bank to join the EBRD’s Energy Security Support Facility, RBU will issue loans … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Global Tender for New Investor to Drive Growth at Moldova’s Giurgiulesti International Free Port

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched an international tender to identify a new investor for Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova’s key maritime asset. In coordination with the Moldovan government, the EBRD aims to attract … Read the full press release

Glasgow Team Uncovers How to Trick the Brain in VR Without Causing Discomfort in Passive Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have demonstrated that users in passive virtual reality environments can experience radically altered perceptions of motion—including exaggerated or reversed movement—without experiencing discomfort or motion sickness. The study, to be presented at CHI … Read the full press release

UK-South Korea Partnership Led by Liverpool Spin-Out to Transform Global Corneal Treatment with AI and Biomechanical Modelling

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool spin-out company, Ocuwell Ltd, is leading an ambitious UK-South Korea collaboration to advance personalised treatment for common corneal conditions like myopia and astigmatism, which affect over 30% of the global population. Supported by £1.4 … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Launches Sports-Focused Alternative Fund for Wealth Clients Seeking Private Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched a new alternative investment fund dedicated to the sports sector, aimed at ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients through its Global Private Bank. With global sports leagues increasingly seeking alternative capital, and media rights revenues growing … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Appoints Professor Nina Parish as New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures

(IN BRIEF) Professor Nina Parish has been appointed as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts & Humanities. Beginning her role on 1 August 2025, Professor Parish brings … Read the full press release

UEA’s Integrated NQP-IP Programme Sets a New Standard as First Triple-Credentialled Pharmacists Graduate

(IN BRIEF) Graduates of UEA’s pioneering NQP-IP programme have become the first pharmacists in England to secure the triple recognition comprising a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice, Independent Prescriber status, and the RPS Post-registration Foundation Credential. This integrated programme uniquely … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Sparks AI Innovation Dialogue with Microsoft and Russell Group Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick convened senior leaders from Microsoft and the Russell Group on 9th April to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to revolutionise higher education. Led by Raja-Saleem Javaid, the AI Forum focused on … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches £4.5 Million Study on Brain and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led research project will investigate why some children struggle when starting school while others flourish by examining the development of their brains during the first five years of life. Funded with nearly £4.5 million from … Read the full press release

EPPM and Drax Announce 20-Year Joint Venture to Transform Legacy Coal Ash into Sustainable Fly Ash for UK Construction

(IN BRIEF) EP Power Minerals GmbH (EPPM), part of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), has entered into a 20-year joint venture agreement with Drax Power Limited through its subsidiary Power Minerals Limited (PML). This collaboration will create a new, state-of-the-art … Read the full press release

BP Provides Q1 2025 Guidance Amid Mixed Upstream Performance and Shifting Trading Conditions

(IN BRIEF) BP p.l.c. has issued a Trading Statement outlining its current estimates and expectations for the first quarter of 2025, with insights into the economic environment and group performance. The statement clarifies that while it provides key guidance, it … Read the full press release

Salt Bank Reaches 500,000 Customers in Its First Year as Romania’s Pioneering Digital Bank, Powered by Engine by Starling and GFT

(IN BRIEF) Salt Bank, launched as Romania’s first digital bank in April 2024, has quickly captured the market, reaching 500,000 customers in just one year. Developed in only 12 months by teams from Salt, Engine by Starling, and GFT, the … Read the full press release

WeBuild Sustainability: Logicor France Unveils Paris Nord 2 Redevelopment with Premier Eco-Certification Goals

(IN BRIEF) Logicor France has launched a major redevelopment program for its Paris Nord 2 site, a light industrial facility spanning approximately 5,800 square meters. Located strategically 15 kilometers north of Paris and adjacent to the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, … Read the full press release

CycleARcade: Glasgow’s AR Innovation Paves the Way for Safer Cyclist and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction in Diverse Global Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed CycleARcade, an augmented reality tool that rapidly prototypes immersive experiences for cyclists. By enabling cyclists to ride in open environments while interacting with virtual autonomous vehicles via AR headsets, the … Read the full press release