Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Experian Expands Support Hub Platform with LV Partnership to Improve Accessibility in Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) Experian has announced that LV= has joined its Support Hub platform, a service designed to help individuals share their support needs more easily across multiple organisations. The platform enables users to communicate preferences and life circumstances that may … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Strengthens Global Leadership in Travel Writing Research with Major Donation and Rare Book Collection

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has received a £1 million donation and a significant collection of rare travel books from philanthropist Bill Newlin, establishing the Bill Newlin Collection and enhancing its leadership in travel-writing research. The archive will complement … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Lifecycle Role in Canadian Uranium Sector with Phoenix Project Construction Management Contract

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a construction management contract from Denison Mines Corp. for the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, advancing the Wheeler River project toward construction. The agreement builds on a multi-year partnership between the companies, with Wood previously … Read the full press release

Hidromod Advances Sustainable Data Centre Cooling Through Comprehensive Marine Modelling for Start Campus Project

(IN BRIEF) Hidromod, part of ABL Group, has played a key role in supporting the development of a seawater cooling system for Start Campus’s large-scale data centre in Sines, Portugal. Through a multi-year programme of advanced modelling, oceanographic analysis, and … Read the full press release

Eurojust Leads Coordinated European Effort Resulting in Dismantling of Major Migrant Smuggling Network

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust supported a coordinated international operation that dismantled a major migrant smuggling network responsible for transporting over 1,000 Vietnamese migrants into the United Kingdom. The group organised more than 200 smuggling operations using lorries and small boats, charging … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures $180 Million Contract for Advanced TRIDON Mk2 Air Defence System

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $180 million contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The mobile system is designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft, while … Read the full press release

bp Appoints Carol Howle as Deputy Chief Executive Officer to Lead Strategy and Portfolio Review

(IN BRIEF) bp has appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, expanding her responsibilities alongside her existing leadership of the supply, trading and shipping division. She will now oversee the company’s portfolio review and long-term strategy development, with the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post Issues Commemorative Stamp Honoring Queen Elizabeth II on Her 100th Birth Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post has issued a commemorative stamp honoring Queen Elizabeth II to mark what would have been her 100th birthday. The stamp, produced in a run of 1.3 million copies, is available for international postage and can be … Read the full press release

Vodafone Foundation Study Highlights Digital Confidence Gap Among Older Adults Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation research reveals that although 91% of older adults in Europe use digital devices daily, many lack the confidence to fully engage with technology. Based on a survey of 6,000 individuals across six countries, the study highlights … Read the full press release

Bentley Reveals Behind the Scenes Production of Supersports FULL SEND Filmed at Crewe Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has revealed the production details behind its Supersports FULL SEND film, which was filmed at its Crewe headquarters with motorsports driver Travis Pastrana. The project required a full shutdown of the Bentley campus and involved over … Read the full press release

Farmfoods Expands UK Distribution Network with Long Term Lease at Logicor Park Daventry

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has signed a 25-year lease with Farmfoods for its largest UK development, Logicor Park Daventry, covering 800,000 sq ft of warehouse space. The agreement allows Farmfoods to expand its operations across the UK, using the site for … Read the full press release

Logicor Achieves Full Occupancy at Budaörs Logistics Facility Following New Lease with CHS

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has achieved full occupancy at its Logicor Alligator Budaörs property after signing a 5,580 sqm lease with Hungarian IT distributor CHS. The deal follows shortly after Logicor acquired the asset in December 2025 and highlights strong demand … Read the full press release

InfraVia Establishes Supernova Power Platform to Accelerate UK Energy Transition Through Battery Storage and Flexible Generation

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia Capital Partners has created Supernova Power, a new UK-focused flexible energy platform, by acquiring and merging Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects. The combined entity brings together complementary strengths in battery storage development, gas peaking operations, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Develops Energy Efficient AI Chip Using Material Based Computing for Advanced Data Processing

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Loughborough University have developed a brain-inspired computer chip that could significantly reduce the energy consumption of certain AI tasks, potentially by up to 2,000 times. The device uses nanoporous oxide memristors to process time-dependent data directly … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Reveals Social Media Pressure Is Discouraging Teen Girls from Posting on Instagram

(IN BRIEF) New research from Loughborough University reveals that teenage girls face intense pressure to appear perfect on Instagram, often leading them to avoid posting altogether. The study introduces the concept of “expressive stasis,” where users want to share content … Read the full press release

ABL Strengthens Offshore Marine Assurance Capabilities Through New Two Year Agreement with Maridive & Oil Services

(IN BRIEF) ABL has signed a two-year master services agreement with Maridive & Oil Services to provide marine assurance and risk management services for its offshore fleet operations. The agreement covers a wide range of services including audits, inspections, surveys, … Read the full press release

Egis Appoints Renata Mordak to Lead Central and Eastern Europe Operations and Drive Regional Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Egis has appointed Renata Mordak as Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe, establishing a new leadership role to better coordinate its operations across Czechia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine. The move aims to strengthen collaboration between regional … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Expands Global Research Partnerships with Major New International Seed Funding Programme

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has launched its largest expansion of international research seed funding, introducing ten new and renewed partnerships with leading universities worldwide. The initiative, part of its One World Warwick programme, supports early-stage research collaboration, academic … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Marks 25 Years of EDGE Transforming Clinical Research Management and Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is celebrating 25 years of EDGE, a clinical research management system developed by its Clinical Informatics Research Unit. Originally created to improve coordination and data access for research teams, EDGE is now widely used … Read the full press release

University of Southampton and Partners Develop Rapid UTI Test Enabling Same Day Antibiotic Treatment Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Southampton, University of Reading, and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have developed a rapid test that can identify the most effective antibiotic for urinary tract infections within hours rather than days. By testing … Read the full press release