(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has joined forces with government stakeholders in Kenya to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the adverse health effects of household air pollution (HAP). Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the TABLE-HAP program … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a strategic move towards fleet modernization and consolidation. These helicopters, designated for deployment in Cyprus and Brunei, will replace existing Airbus Pumas, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, H145 helicopter, Lenny Brown, partnership, sustainability, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) In a move to enhance operational efficiency and focus on delivering its priorities, bp announces a simplification of its organizational structure. The company will maintain three core businesses – production & operations, gas & low carbon energy, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath, appointments, BP, Carol Howle, Emeka Emembolu, Emma Delaney, ENERGY, gas, Giulia Chierchia, Gordon Birrell, Kate Thomson, Kerry Dryburgh, leadership, Leigh-Ann Russell, low carbon energy, Mike Sosso, Murray Auchincloss, organisational structure, William Lin
(IN BRIEF) Barclays and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at getting 150,000 people playing tennis more regularly in parks across Britain. Through the initiative “Barclays Free Park Tennis,” free volunteer-led tennis sessions will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Britain, Clare Balding, Free Park Tennis, Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), partnership, Scott Lloyd, sport, Tom Corbett
(IN BRIEF) Feka Automotive, a prominent Serbian automotive lighting producer with ties to major global car manufacturers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, is set to undergo a significant expansion with the support of a €15 million loan from the European Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Serbia, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged automotive, EBRD, ENERGY, expansion, Feka Automotive, partnership, SERBIA, Stellantis, sustainability, Toyota, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) EY unveils EY OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM), a groundbreaking blockchain-enabled solution designed to streamline contract management for enterprises. By leveraging public blockchain technology and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), EY OCM facilitates the execution of complex business agreements, ensuring confidentiality, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) As excitement mounts for Taylor Swift’s long-awaited UK tour, fans have fallen prey to a surge in concert ticket scams, with fraudsters exploiting social media platforms to target eager concert-goers. Analysis by Lloyds Bank reveals a concerning trend, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Liz Ziegler, Lloyds Bank, SECURITY, social media, Taylor Swift Fans, Ticket Scams, UK Tour
(IN BRIEF) In a joint statement, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Vodafone urged policymakers to prioritize Europe’s digital competitiveness, emphasizing the need for a true Digital Single Market, investment in advanced connectivity, and tailored regulatory frameworks. The companies highlighted five … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged competitiveness, digital, Ericsson, EU, IBM, Intel, Nokia, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Unilever introduces Wonder Wash, a groundbreaking laundry detergent under its Dirt Is Good brand, designed to excel even in short 15-minute cycles. Leveraging robotics and AI, Unilever has developed a science-backed solution to address evolving laundry needs, catering … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone announced the appointment of Marika Auramo as the new CEO of Vodafone Business, effective from July 1, 2024. Marika brings over 25 years of experience in the global IT industry, having served in various leadership positions at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Giorgio Migliarina, leadership, Margherita Della Valle, Marika Auramo, vodafone, Vodafone Business
(IN BRIEF) During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024 in Brussels, leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) presented their Circular Economy Working Group’s shared vision on the role of MDBs in supporting the circular economy. The session, titled “Shaping a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Brussels, Circular Finance, EBRD, Gianpiero Nacci, Multilateral Development Banks, partnership, sustainability, WCEF 2024
(IN BRIEF) British International Investment (BII) and FMO have collaborated to provide a joint loan commitment of US$50 million to BECIS, a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider in South-East Asia. This financing will support BECIS’ ambitious plans to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BECIS, British International Investment (BII), clean energy, Eren Ergin, expansion, FMO, INDIA, Indonesia, Jeesun Han, Malaysia, partnership, PHILIPPINES, South-East Asia, Srini Nagarajan, sustainability, THAILAND, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Private Debt and Credit Alternatives (PDCA) division has announced the addition of two senior professionals to its team, signaling the firm’s commitment to meeting the growing client demand for income and income alternatives. Jason Kezelman joins … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Allen Chilten, appointments, Ingo Heinen, Jason Kezelman, leadership, Loren Sageser, Michelle Russell-Dowe, partnership, Private Debt and Credit Alternatives (PDCA) Business, Schroders, Schroders Capital, Stephan Ruoff
(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone for digital trade, Lloyds Bank has executed its first transaction employing an electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) on the WaveBL platform, marking a move towards entirely paperless exchanges in international trade. Partnering with Somerset-based … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital Promissory Note (dPN), Douglas Paull, electronic Bill of Lading (eBL), Federal Bank, Lloyds Bank, Mrs L V Rathna Mala, Ofer Ein Bar, Paperless Trade Deal, partnership, Paull’s Matting, Rogier van Lammeren, sustainability, WaveBL
(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport launches its annual Whisky Festival, running from April 15 to May 14, offering travellers a month-long celebration of whisky culture. The festival boasts expert-led masterclasses, exclusive product launches, and whisky-infused menu items across the airport’s terminals. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s IMPACT CKD model predicts a significant increase in chronic kidney disease (CKD) across eight countries, with up to 16.5% of the population affected by 2032, including a substantial rise in advanced-stage cases. Presented at the 2024 ISN … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) After seven years as Chair of the Board, Andrew Cosslett will step down from Kingfisher plc’s Board of Directors at the conclusion of the Company’s AGM on June 20, 2024. Claudia Arney, an Independent Non-Executive Director since November … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Cosslett, appointment, Catherine Bradley CBE, Chairman, Claudia Arney, Kingfisher plc, leadership, Rakhi Goss-Custard
(IN BRIEF) VINCI, a leading infrastructure and construction company, has completed a €50 million investment in NatPower SA, a renewable energy platform operating in Italy, Great Britain, and the United States. This investment involves acquiring 10% of NatPower SA’s share … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Fabrizio Zago, Great Britain, Italy, NatPower SA, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, United States, VINCI
(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its commitment to supporting clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy by appointing Rafael Abati as Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier. With almost two decades of experience from UBS … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Cathal Deasy, energy transition, leadership, Marie Freier, Mike Cormier, Rafael Abati, sustainability, Tim Main
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has bolstered its Modeling & Simulation Solutions (M&SS) portfolio by integrating Topaz Intelligence, LLC, acquired as part of the Ball Aerospace acquisition earlier this year. This move enhances BAE Systems’ ability to provide intelligence-as-a-service, driving agile … Read the full press release
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