(IN BRIEF) Snam has agreed to acquire Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ 48.2% stake in OLT Offshore LNG Toscana for approximately EUR 126 million, including shareholder loan components, increasing Snam’s ownership to 97.3% once the deal is completed in the first half … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Adjusted EBITDA, Adriatic LNG, Agostino Scornajenchi, BW Singapore FSRU, FSRU Toscana, gas diversification, Golden Power, Gregor Kurth, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Italian antitrust, Italis FSRU, Italy energy security, Livorno, LNG imports, LNG regasification, natural gas infrastructure, OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, Panigaglia, regasification terminals, Snam, Snam Expands Ownership in OLT to 97.3 Percent in Deal Supporting Italy’s Energy Security, Tariff RAB
(IN BRIEF) National Grid has taken a significant step in its Great Grid Upgrade programme by awarding major contracts for Sea Link, a proposed 140-km subsea electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk designed to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy. Siemens … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Apprenticeships, Carl Trowell, clean energy, Darren Davidson, economic growth, high voltage cable, infrastructure investment, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Major Sea Link Contracts Strengthen UK Manufacturing and Skills as Part of The Great Grid Upgrade, Masaki Shirayama, Michael Shanks, national grid, net zero, Port of Nigg, regional development, Sea Link, Siemens Energy, subsea connection, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Sumitomo Electric, supply chain, The Great Grid Upgrade, Tudor Price, UK manufacturing, VanOord
(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with the Zoological Society of London to modernise and streamline its membership operations using real-time Address Validation technology. By eliminating manual address entry and reducing errors, ZSL has saved more than a month of administrative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Address Validation, administrative efficiency, Andrew Abraham, conservation charity, customer experience, data accuracy, data quality, donor communications, Experian, Experian technology helps Zoological Society of London cut admin time and improve communication accuracy, London Zoo, membership operations, Mona Lota, operational improvement, supporter engagement, ticketing, Whipsnade Zoo, Zoological Society of London, ZSL
(IN BRIEF) Admiral Group plc has appointed Carlos Selonke as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Currently CIO of Revolut UK, Selonke brings more than 20 years of technology and financial services leadership experience, having previously served in senior … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Admiral Group, appointment announcement, board appointment, Carlos Selonke, Carlos Selonke Joins Admiral Board, corporate governance, digital transformation, financial services technology, Independent Non-executive Director, MBA MIT Sloan, Mike Rogers, Milena Mondini de Focatiis, operational resilience, Revolut UK, Santander, Strengthening Digital and Technology Leadership
(IN BRIEF) Warwick Medical School has launched its Community First Responder scheme, enabling trained medical student volunteers to respond to 999 emergencies across Coventry and Warwickshire under the supervision of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students operate a purpose-equipped CFR van … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, News, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 999 calls, Aidan Johal Baker, CFR, Chris Allen, Community First Responder scheme, Coventry, Coventry General Charities, defibrillators, Dr Roger Davies, emergency response, Healthcare Innovation, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, LEVC, medical students, pre-hospital care, Professor Anthony Marsh, Professor David Greenwood, Professor Gavin Perkins, Professor Simon Brake, Professor Stuart Croft, resuscitation, Student-Led CFR Programme Strengthens Local 999 Response Through Partnership with WMAS, University of Warwick, VN5 van, volunteer responders, Warwick Medical School, Warwickshire, West Midlands Ambulance Service, WMAS, WMG, WMS
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has rolled out an automated software testing platform created with Spirent Communications, enabling rapid validation and deployment of 5G core voice network upgrades across Europe. The system reduces software rollout time by up to 75% — from … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G standalone, automated testing, CI/CD, cloud-native networks, core network upgrades, Dougie Rankin, European rollout, Fragkiskos Vellis, Keysight Technologies, multi-vendor integration, network automation, software deployment, Spirent Communications, telecom infrastructure, vodafone, Vodafone Advances CI/CD Network Automation to Speed Multi-Vendor Software Releases for 5G Voice Services, VoWiFi
(IN BRIEF) Tata Steel has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an acid regeneration plant for its Port Talbot Works in Wales, supporting a major capacity increase in the site’s pickling line. The new facility, due for commissioning in late … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Metals and Minerals, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 1.2 million mtpy, 1.8 million mtpy, 340 l/h regeneration capacity, 6, acid regeneration plant, Andritz, ANDRITZ to deliver high-efficiency acid regeneration facility for Tata Steel’s Welsh operations, automation, commissioning 2027, Cybersecurity, ECOmode, emissions control technology, energy efficiency, Paul Boxer, pickling line capacity expansion, Port Talbot Works, Q4 2025 order intake, steel production sustainability, Tata Steel, waste acid recycling
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation has marked a major success as the NG-SOS emergency app surpassed five million downloads across Europe. Originally created as a university thesis project in 2012 by Filip Maleňák, NG-SOS began as a localisation tool and now … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, News, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AED and First Aid modules, AI translation, Austria, avalanche safety module, Bavaria, Brno University of Technology, crisis support app, Czechia, digital safety innovation, emergency communications, emergency response technology, Filip Maleňák, five million downloads, Hungary, Lisa Felton, mountain rescue, NG-SOS, NG-SOS adoption accelerates to five million downloads, public warning alerts, Romania rollout, Slovakia, strengthening European crisis response infrastructure, TheGuardian tracking, video call emergencies, Vodafone Foundation, Water Rescue integration, Záchranka
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Ireland and Atlantic Technological University have secured €4.6 million from the CEF Digital Fund, with additional investment bringing the total initiative value to €6.25 million. The funding will support the creation of XR learning labs powered by … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, European Union, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Society, Technology, Telecom, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged 3D streaming, 5G Standalone network, 5G-SHARE, Atlantic Technological University, ATU, ATU Donegal, CEF Digital Fund, Connected Education programme, digital education innovation, engineering apprenticeships, Extended Reality education, FifthIngenium, immersive training, James Lawless, Karol Dempsey, New EU-backed initiative to introduce immersive 5G training labs at ATU Donegal with support from Vodafone, Sheila Kavanagh, virtual construction learning, Vodafone Ireland, XR labs, €6.25m investment
(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation has announced the winners of the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025, celebrating research-driven partnerships delivering benefits across the UK economy, public health, climate and innovation sectors. Projects recognised range from hydrogen economy development and large-scale … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged academic-industry partnerships, Commercialisation, Connecting Capability Fund, cybersecurity collaboration, Entropyst, EPSRC, HyDEX hydrogen, INNOVATION, KE culture, Knowledge Exchange, Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025, mathematical sciences KE hub, National Trust, NERC, NW CyberCom, public benefit and environmental progress, Queen Mary University of London, Research England, research partnerships, SHARE Collaborative mpox, Strategic Priorities Fund, UK innovation ecosystem, UK research partnerships recognised for turning innovation into economic growth, UKRI, University of Exeter, University of Strathclyde, University of the Arts London
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace Norway will expand its additive manufacturing capabilities at its Kongsberg engines centre through a strategic partnership with Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology. Norwegian Catapult and SIVA will co-invest NOK 12 million (almost £1 million), supporting Norway’s ambition … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged 3D printing, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace engines, aerospace technology, Co-investment boosts GKN Aerospace’s Kongsberg engines centre as additive manufacturing hub, Engine Components, GKN Aerospace, global additive strategy, industrial innovation Norway, Kongsberg Technology Cluster, metals additive, NOK 12 million investment, Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology, Ole B. Hoen, Sébastien Aknouche, SIVA, sustainability, Sweden expansion, USA expansion
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has renewed its three-year partnership with SIS Pitches, continuing the collaboration around elite sports surfaces, performance environments and joint innovation. SIS Pitches remains official stadium pitch partner of Loughborough Sport and sponsor of both the men’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Business Development, elite sport facilities, Grounds Management Forum, hybrid pitches, Joe Shaw, Loughborough Lightning Rugby, Loughborough Sport, Loughborough University, National League rugby union, partnership renewal, Rich Ellis, rugby sponsorship, SIS Pitches, SIS Pitches and Loughborough University extend collaboration with focus on elite sport surfaces and global development, sports innovation, sports surfaces, sports technology, sustainability in sport, United States expansion
(IN BRIEF) Warwick Arts Centre has welcomed a new group of volunteers this season after receiving over one hundred applications, reflecting the strong appeal of its volunteering programme. Volunteers help run performances, films and exhibitions, contributing to audience experience by … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Industrial, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Arrin Lewis, arts community, cinema, Community Engagement, Exhibitions, new season, performing arts, recruitment interest, theatre, Therese volunteer steward, University of Warwick, visitor experience, Volunteer Programme Flourishes at Warwick Arts Centre with New Applicants Joining the Team, volunteering programme, volunteers, Warwick Arts Centre
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce and AVK have signed a five-year agreement ensuring long-term delivery of mtu Series 4000 emergency power generators for critical data centre infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The contract secures production capacity to support growing energy demands … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 4000 L64 engine, 600 generator milestone, AVK, AVK Maintains Exclusive Role for mtu Backup Solutions as New Contract Supports Growing Data Centre Demand, Ben Pritchard, data centres, emergency power generators, Emission Reduction, five-year agreement, Flexpower Plus, gas gensets, HVO-compatible, Ireland, Landmark Power Holdings, microgrid solutions, mtu Series 4000, Rolls-Royce, sustainable backup power, United Kingdom, Vittorio Pierangeli
(IN BRIEF) Vodacom has agreed to acquire an additional 20% stake in Safaricom for a total consideration of €1.81 billion, purchasing 15% from the Kenyan government and 5% from Vodafone. Once finalized, Vodacom’s ownership will increase to 55%, giving the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 20 percent stake, acquisition, Africa telecommunications, fintech, Government of Kenya, Kenya telecoms, M-Pesa, Margherita Della Valle, mobile payments, Nairobi Securities Exchange, regulatory approval, Safaricom, Safaricom Ethiopia, Vodacom, vodafone, Vodafone’s African Arm Expands Influence as Vodacom Moves to Acquire Majority Ownership in Safaricom, €1.81 billion deal
(IN BRIEF) Schroders has introduced the Schroders Capital Semi Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF, an actively managed investment vehicle that allocates across high yield bonds, syndicated loans and private direct lending in one flexible credit portfolio. Backed by €100 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged alternative investments, Amit Staub, asset management, corporate credit continuum, Daniel Pearson, direct lending, ELTIF, ELTIF 2.0, European credit, Henry Craik-White, high yield bonds, income strategy, institutional investing, leveraged finance, Patrick Vogel, private credit, Schroders, Schroders Capital, Schroders Debuts Multi-Asset Corporate Credit ELTIF With €100m Seed to Expand Semi-Liquid Range, Semi Liquid High Income Credit, semi-liquid funds, syndicated loans
(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2025 winner, AI industry, Business Book of the Year Award, business literature, business writing, Financial Times, global publishing, Jensen Huang, Nikkei, NVIDIA, prize ceremony London, Richard Oldfield, Roula Khalaf, Schroders, Schroders and Financial Times Honour The Thinking Machine as Book of the Year, Schroders and FT Crown Stephen Witt 2025 Business Book of the Year Winner, shortlisted books, Stephen Witt, The Thinking Machine
(IN BRIEF) Massy Wood has been awarded an EPC and commissioning contract for major brownfield upgrades to bp Trinidad and Tobago’s Juniper platform, part of the offshore Ginger development. The scope includes detailed engineering and the installation of new topsides … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BP Trinidad and Tobago, bpTT, brownfield development, commissioning, energy sector, EPC contract, FEED, Ginger development, Juniper platform, Mala Baliraj, Massy Wood, Massy Wood awarded key EPC role supporting operational upgrades on bpTT’s offshore Juniper installation, methanol injection systems, offshore engineering, offshore upgrades, pre-FEED, subsea pipeline corrosion protection, Trinidad and Tobago, Wood
(IN BRIEF) A new University of Southampton–led human challenge trial has shown that BPZE1, a nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough, can prevent the bacteria from colonising the nose and throat — a first for any whooping cough vaccine. Conducted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ashley Dalton, BPZE1, clinical trial, controlled infection model, Diane Gbesemete, human challenge trial, ILiAD Biotechnologies, Marian Knight, nasal spray vaccine, NIHR, NIHR Southampton BRC, NIHR Southampton CRF, PERISCOPE consortium, pertussis, public health, respiratory infections, Robert Read, The Lancet Microbe, UKHSA, University Hospital Southampton, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, University of Southampton research demonstrates strong protection from BPZE1 nasal vaccine against whooping cough spread, vaccine, whooping cough
(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by the University of Southampton warns that Shanghai could face far larger and deeper floods by 2100 as extreme weather, sea-level rise, and land subsidence interact to intensify compound flood events. Researchers modelled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adaptation planning, climate change, compound floods, delta cities, extreme weather, flood defences, Hurricane Katrina, land subsidence, Min Zhang, One Earth, polder effect, Robert Nicholls, sea level rise, Shanghai, Shanghai Normal University, storm surge, Thames Barrier, typhoons, UEA, University of East Anglia, University of Southampton, University of Southampton and partners project major expansion of flood severity in Shanghai under future climate scenarios, Yangtze River
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