Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Liverpool Bay CCS Project Moves to Construction as Eni and UK Government Seal Deal

(IN BRIEF) Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, unlocking the construction phase of the key infrastructure that supports the HyNet Cluster. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy … Read the full press release

Southampton Leads £4.5M UK-Wide Research Network Exploring How Gut Health Influences the Brain and Immune System

(IN BRIEF) A new UK research network led by the University of Southampton is investigating how the gut microbiome influences the brain and immune system. With £4.5 million in BBSRC funding, the four-year project brings together scientists from Southampton, Cambridge, … Read the full press release

M&S Newtownbreda’s Pat Miller Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days for Cancer Support

(IN BRIEF) Pat Miller, a longtime M&S Newtownbreda employee, is taking on an extraordinary physical and mental challenge: running seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for Action Cancer. Motivated by a recent event marking M&S’s 15-year partnership with … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton Sponsors Royal British Legion’s VE Day 80 Concert Honouring Wartime Sacrifice

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton is sponsoring the Royal British Legion’s VE Day 80 Concert on 4 May at Southampton Guildhall, a highlight of the city’s commemorative events. Featuring the Royal Marines Association Concert Band, the concert will honour those who … Read the full press release

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Marks Earth Day with a Continued Commitment to Powering the Planet Responsibly

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Lightsource bp highlights its commitment to responsible renewable energy development under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The company has delivered over 11.5GW of clean energy worldwide, with a sustainability-first approach … Read the full press release

Exeter Research Collaboration Explores Human Perspective and Awe in Nature

(IN BRIEF) Launching on Earth Day 2025, Perspective Shifts is a new creative research collaboration between the University of Exeter and Falmouth University. Dr Emmylou Rahtz and illustrator Phyllida Bluemel will explore how human perception of scale and awe in … Read the full press release

Unilever’s Cif Introduces Probiotic Cleaning Spray for Longer-Lasting Freshness

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has unveiled Cif Infinite Clean, a revolutionary home cleaning product that uses natural probiotics to clean surfaces more effectively and sustainably. The dormant probiotics activate on contact with dirt and provide a deep clean that lasts up … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Advances Explosives and Propellants Production to Boost UK Defence Resilience

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has made significant strides in the development of novel energetics and propellants, following £150 million of investment since 2022 to increase UK munitions manufacturing. A newly developed continuous flow processing technique will reduce dependence on globally … Read the full press release

Logicor and Solo to Build 28,000 sqm Eco-Friendly Logistics Hub in Bràfim

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Solo have launched construction on a Build-to-Suit logistics facility in Bràfim, Tarragona, aimed at boosting local employment and advancing sustainable logistics in Catalonia. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, the 28,000 sqm hub will serve as … Read the full press release

M&S Cuts 5.5 Million Plastic Units with New Paper Packaging for Men’s Essentials

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has transitioned to recyclable paper packaging across its men’s socks, woven pyjama sets, and nearly 40% of its underwear lines, eliminating around 5.5 million plastic units annually from its Clothing & Home business. The move … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures Launch Climate Tech Accelerator to Scale Innovative Spinouts

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures have teamed up to launch the Sustainable Futures Accelerator, a two-month programme supporting four innovative climate tech spinouts. Designed to refine business models and connect founders with investors and industry leaders, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Tracker Shows Real Estate Rebound Drives Modest UK Sector Growth in March

(IN BRIEF) UK economic activity remained steady in March with four out of fourteen sectors reporting output growth, the same as February, according to Lloyds Bank’s UK Sector Tracker. Real estate services saw their first expansion of 2024, spurred by … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Joins Global Call to Rethink Architecture That Neglects Human Emotion

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow joined forces with global leaders in neuroscience, arts, urban planning, and public health at the first Humanise Summit in London to declare that uninspired architecture is detrimental to human wellbeing. Led by Professor Rebecca … Read the full press release

FCA Establishes First Overseas Offices to Support Global Growth of UK Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the US and Asia-Pacific for the first time under its 2025–2030 strategy. Tash Miah has begun her new role in Washington, DC, while Camille Blackburn will open a regional … Read the full press release

EBRD Loan Supports UzCarlsberg in Enhancing Production and Food Safety in Uzbekistan

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing UzCarlsberg with a US$ 6 million working capital loan to support the acquisition of ingredients and packaging materials, enhancing operational efficiency and food safety in Uzbekistan. The loan will help the company manage seasonal … Read the full press release

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