Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Benchmark Capital partners with Insignis to expand adviser access to cash management solutions and improve client outcomes

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark Capital, part of the Schroders Group, has formed a partnership with Insignis to provide advisers with enhanced cash management solutions for their clients. Through Insignis’ platform, advisers can access savings products from more than fifty banks and … Read the full press release

KBR and BMT form partnership to enhance long-term sustainment and readiness of Royal Australian Navy platforms

(IN BRIEF) KBR and BMT have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen maritime sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy, combining KBR’s program management and engineering expertise with BMT’s naval engineering, assurance, and asset management capabilities. The collaboration focuses on … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool study warns global hepatitis B care models are failing patients and threaten WHO 2030 elimination goal

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, working with international partners, have published the first global systematic review of hepatitis B care, commissioned by WHO and covering over 1.7 million patients across 50 countries. The analysis found … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow partners with Dogs Trust to study how littermate upbringing influences puppy behaviour and wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow, working in partnership with Dogs Trust, is calling on owners of two or more puppies from the same litter to join the Generation Pup study, a large-scale project aimed at understanding how early life … Read the full press release

University of Exeter pilot study finds nature-based self-help programme improves mental wellbeing and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety

(IN BRIEF) A University of Exeter pilot study has found that a self-guided, four-week nature-based programme called Roots and Shoots can significantly improve wellbeing and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Tested with 47 adults, the programme led to measurable … Read the full press release

University of Bristol professor takes on Bosphorus swim challenge in memory of lifelong friend to support Marfan Trust

(IN BRIEF) Professor Chrissie Thirlwell, Head of the University of Bristol Medical School and Medical Oncologist, will compete in the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim on 24 August, marking the final leg of her 20-year “crossing continents” swimming series. The 6.5km race … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered expands VCC offerings with new multi-sector credit fund launched in partnership with PIMCO

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched Signature Select Global Income Plus, a new multi-sector credit fund under its VCC structure in collaboration with PIMCO as sub-investment manager. The fund spans high-yield bonds, emerging market debt, and bank loans, aiming to … Read the full press release

University of Warwick and Bielefeld University study reveals early-day caffeine boosts mood and emotional well-being

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Warwick and Bielefeld University has tracked more than two hundred young adults over four weeks, collecting 28,000 mood reports through daily smartphone prompts. The research, published in Nature Scientific Reports, shows that … Read the full press release

EDF Sets World Record with Demolition of Eight Cooling Towers at Cottam Power Station

(IN BRIEF) EDF has demolished eight cooling towers at Cottam power station in Nottinghamshire, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest number of cooling towers taken down at once. The 114-metre structures, part of the coal-fired plant that operated … Read the full press release

Sasha Wiggins to Lead UK Retail Investment Drive as Barclays Research Highlights £430 Billion in Untapped Savings

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Chief Executive of Private Bank and Wealth Management, Sasha Wiggins, has been named Chair of the UK’s new multi-year retail investment campaign, launched under the Leeds Reforms to boost retail investing and make the UK a top … Read the full press release

Centrica and ECP Acquire Strategic Isle of Grain LNG Terminal to Boost UK Energy Security and Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Centrica, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners, has acquired the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid for £1.5 billion, with Centrica contributing approximately £200 million in equity. The facility, essential for UK energy security, is fully … Read the full press release

New Mural Funded by ABP Southampton Celebrates History and Capabilities of 17 Port and Maritime Regiment

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton has funded a new mural at the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment’s Junior Soldiers’ Dining Facility, honouring the history and achievements of Army Maritime operations. Spanning three walls, the artwork depicts the Regiment’s involvement in major … Read the full press release

ABP Strengthens Humber Property Team with Appointment of Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Asset Managers

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has appointed Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Property Asset Managers for its Humber property team, enhancing its capacity to develop and manage its extensive land portfolio. Operating from ABP’s Hull and Immingham offices, … Read the full press release

LGT Capital Partners Joins Montagu and Astorg as Shareholder in Global Drug Delivery Leader Nemera

(IN BRIEF) Montagu and Astorg have welcomed LGT Capital Partners as a new minority shareholder in Nemera, a global leader in drug delivery devices. Montagu and Astorg will remain majority shareholders while partnering with LGT CP to drive Nemera’s next … Read the full press release

M&S Princes Street Showcases Fringe Talent and Scottish Flavours with Festival-Themed In-Store Celebrations

(IN BRIEF) M&S Princes Street is joining the Edinburgh Festival celebrations this August with a programme of in-store entertainment and local food showcases, while also spotlighting team member Michael Garden’s Fringe debut in the spy comedy You Have Failed Me … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Research Shows Menu Reshuffles Can Steer Diners Toward Healthier, Lower-Carbon Choices

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led study, published in Nature Food, has shown that reorganising the order of meals on a weekly set menu can cut diners’ carbon footprint by around one-third and reduce saturated fat intake, without altering recipes … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Hosts Free Careers Event for Aspiring Animal Care and Veterinary Professionals in Hartcliffe

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will host a free animal careers advice drop-in session on Wednesday 13 August, from 2 to 4 pm at its Hartcliffe Micro-campus, inviting animal lovers in Withywood, Hartcliffe, and nearby areas to explore career … Read the full press release

LEGO Group and Aardman Launch Stop Motion Challenge to Spark Young Builders’ Storytelling Skills

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Aardman Animations have partnered to launch a stop motion storytelling challenge for children via the LEGO Play app. The initiative features an Aardman-animated short introducing Boop, a clay alien who enters a LEGO world, … Read the full press release

Wood Wins $50 Million Contract Extension to Enhance Operations at Ampol’s Lytton Refinery with AI Technology

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a $50 million, two-year extension to its maintenance services contract at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia. The agreement includes maintenance management, technical services, brownfield modifications, and the introduction of Wood’s AI-powered maintAI platform to … Read the full press release