Tag Archives: United Kingdom

ICR, Karolinska Institute and Uppsala University Study Advances Understanding of Prenatal Origins in Childhood Leukaemia

(IN BRIEF) A new study led through collaboration between The Institute of Cancer Research, the Karolinska Institute, and Uppsala University has found that some cases of iAMP21, a rare high-risk subtype of paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, may begin before birth. … Read the full press release

Gonvarri Industries Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy Through 10-Year Electricity Agreement with Iberdrola

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has signed a 10-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Gonvarri Industries to provide 26,000 MWh of power each year to eight production facilities in four European countries. The agreement will be fully backed by guarantees of origin, … Read the full press release

Royal Navy Strengthens Wildcat Strike Capability as Martlet Missile System Reaches Full Operating Status

(IN BRIEF) Thales’ Martlet missile system has achieved full operating capability with the Royal Navy, strengthening the operational role of Wildcat helicopters as multi-role maritime strike platforms. The system, which has been in service since 2020, was originally designed to … Read the full press release

Financial Services Sector Warns Against Diluted Market Data Reforms as FCA Reviews Equity Trading Framework

(IN BRIEF) Financial industry organisations are calling on the UK Financial Conduct Authority to introduce a full consolidated tape that includes both pre-trade and post-trade data as part of its upcoming review of UK equity market structure. Industry participants argue … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces decision of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM)

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that Romania’s communications regulator, ANCOM, has designated its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., as an operator with significant market power in the fixed local access services market across 5,894 localities in Romania. As part … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces 2026 AGM convocation

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 29 June 2026 in Amsterdam. During the meeting, shareholders will review and vote on several major corporate matters related to the company’s 2025 … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces availability of Q1 2026 financial report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced strong Q1 2026 financial and operational results, reporting consolidated revenues and other income of EUR 593 million, while revenues excluding extraordinary asset sales increased 10% year-on-year to EUR 583 million, supported by continued expansion … Read the full press release

E.ON reports solid start to 2026 as investments in energy infrastructure and grid modernization support earnings growth

(IN BRIEF) E.ON reported higher earnings and continued investment growth during the first quarter of 2026 despite challenging geopolitical and market conditions. Adjusted Group EBITDA rose to €3.3 billion, while adjusted net income increased to €1.34 billion. The company maintained … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Strengthens Long-Term Renewable Energy Position Through New Financial Closings and Smart Technology Investments

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor began the 2026 financial year with stable operational progress despite continuing market and regulatory challenges affecting the renewable energy sector. The company achieved additional financial closings for German wind projects, advanced construction activities, and commissioned the repowered … Read the full press release

EE TV Research Reveals Rising Doombrowsing Trend and Introduces AI Tools to Simplify Content Discovery

(IN BRIEF) EE TV’s latest research highlights a widespread “doombrowsing” trend among UK viewers, with the average person spending over 28 hours per year searching for content to watch. The findings reveal that the abundance of available entertainment options is … Read the full press release

UK Sovereign AI Capability Strengthened as BT and Nscale Develop New Data Centre Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) BT has partnered with Nscale, with support from NVIDIA, to develop sovereign AI data centres in the UK, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s AI infrastructure and computing capacity. The project will deliver up to 14 … Read the full press release

BT Launches UK’s First Full Sovereign Digital Services Portfolio to Accelerate Secure AI and Cloud Adoption

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched the UK’s first comprehensive sovereign digital services portfolio, combining connectivity, voice, cloud, and AI to help organisations securely adopt advanced technologies while maintaining full control over data within the UK. The offering is designed to … Read the full press release

East Anglia THREE Windfarm Advances UK Energy Transition with Landmark Turbine Installation and Domestic Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, and Masdar have set a new UK offshore wind record with the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE windfarm, featuring 115-metre blades—the largest ever used in the country. The £4 billion … 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

TotalEnergies and Airbus Sign Long-Term Renewable Power Contracts Covering Half of Key Sites’ Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Airbus have signed two clean firm power agreements that will supply 3.3 TWh of baseload renewable electricity per year to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the United Kingdom from 2027 onward, covering about half of … Read the full press release

Ørsted sells its European onshore wind, solar, and battery portfolio to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to refocus on offshore wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewable energy business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for EUR 1.44 billion, with expected closing in Q2 2026 subject to regulatory approval, marking the completion of its previously announced divestment … Read the full press release

Enea and Digis Squared strengthen global partnership with major Tier-1 operator deployment in the Middle East and North Africa

(IN BRIEF) Enea and Digis Squared have achieved a major milestone in their global partnership by delivering an integrated traffic management and deep packet inspection solution for a Tier-1 mobile network operator in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging … Read the full press release

New Vattenfall Research Highlights Rising Consumer Commitment to Fossil-Free Energy and Lasting Changes in Everyday Habits

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s latest Energy Barometer reveals that while European consumers are broadly optimistic about the energy transition, most believe stronger government support is needed to drive meaningful progress. The survey, conducted by Statista across five countries, shows that half … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall components to equip next-generation RCH155 howitzers for German Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and AVK Advance Sustainable Power Strategy with HVO-Ready Generators and CO₂-Filtering Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce and AVK have signed a five-year agreement ensuring long-term delivery of mtu Series 4000 emergency power generators for critical data centre infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The contract secures production capacity to support growing energy demands … Read the full press release