Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

The Camera Never Lies”: An Exhibition on the Truth in Photography at Sainsbury Centre

(IN BRIEF) From May 18 to October 20, 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will host “The Camera Never Lies: Challenging Images through The Incite Project,” a pivotal exhibition investigating the truth and manipulation in iconic photography. This exhibit will explore the … Read the full press release

Olea and Standard Chartered Sign MOU to Enhance Support for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Olea Global Pte Ltd, a leader in digital infrastructure platforms, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership aims to develop integrated supply chain solutions and other … Read the full press release

Brenntag Expands Partnership with Royal Avebe to Offer Potato Starch and Protein in UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announces the expansion of its partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. (“Royal Avebe”) to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. This extension of the distribution agreement provides Brenntag customers … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Raises Over USD 1 Billion in Signature CIO Funds

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered Bank has successfully raised more than USD 1 billion through its suite of Signature CIO Funds, launched in late 2022. These multi-asset solutions, including Conservative, Income, Balanced, and Growth Funds, cater to varying client risk and … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Completes Equity Investment in Cellectis for Cell and Gene Therapy Development

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has finalized its equity investment with Cellectis, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, following a successful research collaboration agreement announced in November 2023. This partnership aims to harness Cellectis’ gene editing technologies to design up to 10 novel cell … Read the full press release

EBRD Boosts Small Business and Youth Entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan with $20 Million Financial Package

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Uzbekistan by providing a financial package of up to US$ 20 million to Ipak Yuli Bank. This includes a US$ 10 million … Read the full press release

Bentley Unveils Cutting-Edge Compact Full Spectrum Driving Simulator for Sustainable Luxury Car Development

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors introduced its new Compact Full Spectrum Driving Simulator, set to be installed at its Dream Factory in Crewe. The innovative simulator, developed by VI-grade, offers a sustainable alternative to physical testing and will significantly reduce the … Read the full press release

Siemens Completes Solar Farm to Power University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has finalized the construction of a 200kWp solar farm at the University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of a £1.5 million research endeavor funded by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF). This collaborative … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Algorithm Revolutionizes Climate Change Modelling

(IN BRIEF) Professor Samar Khatiwala from the University of Oxford’s Department of Earth Sciences has developed a groundbreaking algorithm, published in Science Advances, to dramatically reduce the spin-up time required for Earth System Models (ESMs) used in climate change predictions. … Read the full press release

VINCI’s OTW Joint-Venture Connects Offshore Wind Farms to UK’s National Grid

(IN BRIEF) Omexom UK & RoI and Taylor Woodrow, subsidiaries of VINCI Energies and VINCI Construction respectively, have formed a joint-venture named OTW in the UK. OTW has been selected as a delivery partner for the Great Grid Partnership program, … Read the full press release

Adyen and Tide Partner to Launch Business Accounts in Germany, Marking Tide’s European Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has teamed up with Tide, the UK’s top business financial platform, to introduce Tide business accounts in Germany, marking Tide’s entry into the European market. This collaboration signifies Adyen’s debut of its … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Facilitates Plus Dane Housing’s Growth Ambitions with £70 Million Funding

(IN BRIEF) Plus Dane Housing, a social housing provider with over 13,500 homes across Merseyside and Cheshire, has embarked on a growth program to address social inequality and support vulnerable tenants, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Seeking long-term financing to … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Develop ACX Instrument for GeoXO Environmental Monitoring Mission

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been chosen by NASA to develop the Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation. ACX, a hyperspectral imager, will provide hourly air quality measurements … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €25 Million Digital Transformation Loan Initiative for Türk Ekonomi Bankası

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a groundbreaking Digital Transformation Financing Facility (DTFF) with a €25 million loan to Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) in Türkiye, marking its inaugural transaction. Aimed at boosting the digital … Read the full press release

Rarebreed Dining Partners with Savills for Strategic Property Evaluation

(IN BRIEF) Rarebreed Dining, known for its steak-focused pubs including The Plough Inn, Cobham, and The Shurlock Inn, Twyford, has enlisted international real estate advisor Savills to conduct a strategic review of its business and property assets. With sites strategically … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Contract with TotalEnergies for North Sea Flare Gas Recovery

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a prominent consulting and engineering firm, has secured a new 23-month contract from TotalEnergies (TEPUK) to support flare gas recovery in the North Sea as part of the Elgin-Franklin Flare Gas Recovery System Project. The contract, following … Read the full press release

NatWest Group and FSB Forge New Payments Partnership

(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have joined forces to introduce a new payments partnership aimed at bolstering support for small businesses across the UK. This collaboration, building on their longstanding relationship and previous initiatives … Read the full press release

CEOs and Investors Navigate Shifting Economic Terrain: Outlook Revealed in EY CEO Pulse Survey

(IN BRIEF) The latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey reveals a nuanced perspective among CEOs, with two-thirds expressing optimism for revenue and profit growth despite economic challenges. Prioritizing investments in technology, data management, and cybersecurity reflects a strategic pivot towards … Read the full press release

Barclays and British Gas Extend Partnership to Offer Discounted Home Health Check for Mortgage Customers

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has extended its partnership with British Gas to offer residential mortgage customers a discounted British Gas Home Health Check for £50, including an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) at no extra cost. Aimed at addressing homeowners’ confusion about … Read the full press release

Vodafone Joins LF Edge, Introduces Innovative Edge Computing Applications

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has become a Premier member of LF Edge, an organization under the Linux Foundation focused on advancing edge computing globally. With this membership, Vodafone aims to actively contribute to LF Edge’s governance and drive the development of … Read the full press release