Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Co-op launches ‘Too Good To Waste’ bakery initiative offering Members 50% off after 6pm

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has rolled out its new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme across stores, giving Members 50% off all loose, in-store bakery items after 6pm each day. Designed to tackle food waste and offer extra value, the initiative applies … Read the full press release

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Amey Secures Long-Term £70 Million Funding to Advance MOD Equipment and Infrastructure Support

(IN BRIEF) Amey has completed a £70 million refinancing and acquisition initiative with HSBC and NatWest, securing long-term funding through June 2030 to reinforce its operations with the Ministry of Defence. The new facility provides Amey with the flexibility to … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform Recognized with National AI Award for Innovation in Telecommunications

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform, led by its Smart Internet Lab, has won the AI Award for High Tech & Telecom at the National AI Awards 2025. Recognized for its pioneering open testbed for AI-native network development, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Welcomes Early Music as Education and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats as New Affiliate Organisations at The Tung Auditorium

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has selected Early Music as Education (EMAE) and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats as its new Affiliate Organisations at The Tung Auditorium for 2025–2027. The partnership will allow both groups to present regular … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Offers Free Nationwide Bus Travel for Military Personnel and Veterans on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is offering free nationwide travel on its bus services for serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and Armistice Day (11 November). The initiative, supported by the company’s Veterans Network, encourages participation in … Read the full press release

Revolutionary 4MOST Telescope Captures First Glimpse of the Universe, Marking a New Era in Cosmic Exploration

(IN BRIEF) The 4MOST telescope, a pioneering international project based at the European Southern Observatory in Chile, has captured its first data, launching a new era in astronomical discovery. Capable of observing 2,500 celestial objects simultaneously, the instrument will study … Read the full press release

Newcastle and Birmingham Scientists Develop Green Method to Recycle Teflon into Valuable Fluorine Compounds

(IN BRIEF) A joint team from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham has discovered a simple, energy-efficient method to recycle Teflon® using only sodium metal and mechanical motion at room temperature. The process breaks carbon–fluorine bonds, converting the plastic … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group strengthens AI leadership in financial services through large-scale Copilot integration and workforce upskilling

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has achieved a major milestone in AI adoption, with 93% of its 30,000 M365 Copilot licence holders actively using the tool to improve productivity and save an average of 46 minutes daily. Supported by its … Read the full press release

New RAMPART trial results show combination immunotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival in kidney cancer patients after surgery

(IN BRIEF) The Phase III RAMPART trial has demonstrated that combining the immunotherapy drugs durvalumab and tremelimumab after surgery significantly improves disease-free survival in patients with early-stage renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Led by the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit … Read the full press release

New monarchE trial data shows long-term survival gains for high-risk early breast cancer patients receiving abemaciclib with hormone therapy

(IN BRIEF) Long-term data from the international monarchE trial has confirmed that patients with HR+ and HER2- node-positive high-risk early breast cancer achieve better survival outcomes when treated with the targeted therapy abemaciclib in combination with standard hormone therapy. Presented … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research highlights the vital role of statistics in shaping cancer breakthroughs for World Statistics Day 2025

(IN BRIEF) In recognition of World Statistics Day 2025, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, is spotlighting the essential role of statisticians in advancing cancer research through reliable, transparent, and responsible data analysis. The event, themed “Quality statistics and … Read the full press release

Cancer incidence increasing across age groups as ICR study identifies shared global risk patterns

(IN BRIEF) A new global analysis by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, has found that cancer incidence is rising in both younger and older adults, disputing the idea that the global increase is limited to those under 50. … Read the full press release

The Leverhulme Trust recognises 30 exceptional researchers with £3 million in 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prizes

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release

Experian Study Finds 85% of Agencies Reviving Third-Party Data Use to Drive Reach, Relevance and ROI

(IN BRIEF) New research from Experian reveals that media agencies are rethinking their strategies amid the decline of third-party cookies and growing privacy pressures. The report shows that 81% of agencies find reliance on first-party data limits audience reach, while … Read the full press release

Nest Expands Private Equity Partnership with Schroders Capital to £1.5 Billion to Drive Innovation and Support UK Growth

(IN BRIEF) Nest has strengthened its partnership with Schroders Capital by adding £500 million to its private equity mandate, bringing the total to £1.5 billion. Schroders Capital will use the funding to invest in innovative businesses across key sectors like … Read the full press release

SAMS Enterprise Unveils Next-Generation SIMBA Technology to Advance Snow and Ice Monitoring for Climate, Safety, and Infrastructure Applications

(IN BRIEF) SAMS Enterprise has launched the latest version of its Snow Ice Mass Balance Apparatus (SIMBA), an advanced autonomous monitoring system designed to deliver precise, real-time data on snow and ice conditions in extreme environments. Originally built for polar … Read the full press release

ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley Project Receives Expert Support from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus Programme

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley project has been selected to receive advisory support through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus programme, strengthening its pathway toward commercial development and final investment decision. The initiative, developed with over 30 partners, aims … Read the full press release

Leicestershire Universities Invite Local Innovators to Tackle Community Challenges Through Funded Research Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, and De Montfort University are inviting local residents to apply for paid research opportunities under the Collaboratory Research Hub, which aims to connect academic research with real-world community challenges in Leicester, Leicestershire, … Read the full press release