Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

BAE Systems partners with GM Defense and NP Aerospace as Team LionStrike to deliver next-generation mobility for UK Army

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has joined forces with GM Defense and NP Aerospace to form Team LionStrike, which will compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Mobility Programme aimed at replacing its aging fleet of vehicles. The partnership will … Read the full press release

Shell halts Rotterdam biofuels plant construction after review but reinforces €6.5 billion investment in Dutch energy transition

(IN BRIEF) Shell has decided not to proceed with the construction of its biofuels plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam after a review determined the project would not be competitive enough to meet customer needs. According to Machteld … Read the full press release

DNV invests in Spadeadam facility to de-risk hydrogen, CCS, and energy transition technologies

(IN BRIEF) DNV has upgraded its Spadeadam Research and Development Facility in Cumbria to support the safe scaling of energy transition technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture. The investment enhances the site with interactive capabilities such as 4k streaming, advanced … Read the full press release

Centrica extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool lifetimes to 2028, boosting UK energy security and low-carbon supply

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has announced that Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear power stations will continue generating until March 2028, extending their operational lifetimes by one year and reinforcing the UK’s energy security. The stations, which provide low-carbon electricity to over … Read the full press release

Cyted Health secures USD 44 million Series B led by EQT Life Sciences to advance early detection in gastrointestinal disease

(IN BRIEF) Cyted Health has raised USD 44 million in Series B financing led by EQT Life Sciences with participation from Advent Life Sciences, the British Business Bank, Morningside, BGF, and HCA Healthcare. The funds will accelerate Cyted’s commercial rollout … Read the full press release

Egis and ICOSH consortium secure contract extension to advance Sizewell C nuclear power project

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its consortium partners Amentum, SETEC Nucléaire, and Tractebel have been awarded a contract extension to support the development of Sizewell C, the UK’s next-generation nuclear power station. The ICOSH consortium will deliver the civil design for … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens alliance with Diginex to deliver scalable ESG and sustainable finance solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release

Savills named Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for 19th year running

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 19th year in a row, maintaining a record it has held since the award’s creation in 2007. Based on interviews with more than 15,000 … Read the full press release

Savills appointed to advise WYE on UK growth strategy with plans for 400 new retail sites

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been appointed by WYE to deliver its UK expansion strategy, which aims to secure up to 400 new retail sites over the next five years, focusing on shopping centres in regional markets. WYE, a leading retailer … Read the full press release

Savills appoints senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to strengthen global capital markets platform

(IN BRIEF) Savills has expanded its global capital markets platform with four senior appointments across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. David Kellett joins as Head of Hotel Capital Markets EMEA in London, bringing experience from Invesco and IHG; Maximilian Jedlicki becomes Head … Read the full press release

BT completes sale of Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group while reinforcing local presence

(IN BRIEF) BT has finalized the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group after receiving approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland. While divesting this unit, BT will retain a significant footprint … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Fabrix launch Sustainable Communities London with GBP 100 million to repurpose urban spaces into housing and social infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA and Fabrix have launched Sustainable Communities London, a joint venture with over GBP 100 million in investment to tackle London’s housing shortages through sustainable and community-focused projects. The first scheme at 182-202 Walworth Road, Elephant & Castle, … Read the full press release

University of Bristol student Ivan Lewis launches initiative to strengthen safety and preparedness in Bethanchowk after devastating Nepal floods

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol student Ivan Lewis has launched a resilience project in Bethanchowk, Nepal, after catastrophic floods destroyed homes, schools, and the only health clinic in the municipality in 2024. His initiative, supported by fundraising efforts and … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered arranges USD 300 million syndicated guarantee for Envision in first sustainable trade finance deal under ICC Principles

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has arranged a syndicated bank guarantee exceeding USD 300 million for Envision Group, supporting the company’s international wind power business and marking the world’s first sustainable trade finance deal aligned with ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade … Read the full press release

Aviva secures benefits of 440 Quest UK Pension Scheme members with £134 million buy-in

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £134 million bulk purchase annuity with the Quest UK Pension Scheme, securing the pensions of over 440 members sponsored by Givaudan UK Limited. This marks the second risk transfer between Aviva and Givaudan, following … Read the full press release

Lloyds agrees £100 million loan with Sovereign Network Group to accelerate retrofit of thousands of social homes

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has signed a £100 million loan agreement with Sovereign Network Group (SNG), one of the UK’s largest housing associations, to fund the retrofit of thousands of social homes across England. The deal, backed by the … Read the full press release

Discovery of p21 redox switch reveals new mechanism controlling cell division and senescence in cancer research

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, together with colleagues from TUD Dresden University of Technology, have discovered that oxidation of a single site in the protein p21 acts as a chemical switch determining whether cells keep … Read the full press release

EBRD drives sustainable tourism in Montenegro through infrastructure investment and cultural heritage projects

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is supporting Montenegro’s economy by pairing infrastructure investments with cultural heritage initiatives to make tourism more resilient and sustainable. Backed by donors including the EU, Austria and Sweden, the Bank is funding transport and water supply upgrades … Read the full press release

Co-op and Holland & Barrett launch new wellness partnership bringing trusted health products into convenience stores

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to introduce a new “Health and Wellness” range into 125 of its convenience stores starting 27 August. The offer will include 52 product lines covering vitamins, supplements, gut health, and family … Read the full press release

ABL strengthens offshore renewables leadership in England with promotion of Carmela Friedman

(IN BRIEF) ABL has promoted Carmela Friedman to Director of Renewables for England, where she will lead the growth and delivery of the company’s MWS and engineering consultancy services for offshore wind, interconnector, and subsea cabling projects across England and … Read the full press release