(IN BRIEF) British fashion retailer NEXT has partnered with ZEOS, Zalando’s B2B unit, to manage its direct-to-consumer online orders across most of continental Europe starting in Q4 2025. This collaboration extends their existing relationship, with ZEOS handling NEXT’s own webshop … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Europe, Jan Bartels, NEXT, online, partnership, retail, Simon Wolfson, sustainability, UK, Zalando, ZEOS
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has retrofitted the Maersk Halifax into the industry’s first large dual-fuel vessel capable of operating on methanol, completed in 88 days at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard, China. The conversion, led by MAN Energy Solutions, involved replacing engine components, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged CHINA, Dual-Fuel Methanol Operation, Large Vessel, Leonardo Sonzio, Maersk, Maersk Halifax, partnership, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Four major energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have committed $500 million to address global energy access challenges, particularly in underserved regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort aims to support UN Sustainable Development … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, United Kingdom
Tagged Anders Opedal, BP, Energy Access, Equinor, France, Norway, partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Shell, South Asia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainability, TotalEnergies, UK, UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), Underserved Regions, Wael Sawan
(IN BRIEF) SSAB has launched the Strenx® Certified Fabricator program to recognize top fabricators excelling in high-strength steel fabrication. This initiative connects certified fabricators, including MTL Advanced Ltd in the UK, who demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation, and sustainable practices in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged High-Strength Steel Fabrication, MTL Advanced Ltd, partnership, Sara Maltén, SSAB, Strenx® Certified Fabricator Program, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Sunderland AFC has partnered with Thorn and Zumtobel to complete a major lighting upgrade at the Stadium of Light. The installation aims to improve the matchday experience while supporting the club’s sustainability goals, providing a cutting-edge lighting solution … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris Ferguson, David Bruce, partnership, Paul Kilburn, sports, Stadium Lighting, Sunderland AFC, sustainability, Thorn, UK, upgrade, Zumtobel
(IN BRIEF) Centrica and First Bus have launched a partnership granting Centrica access to First Bus’s EV charging infrastructure, beginning at the Leicester depot. This collaboration supports both companies’ emission reduction targets and allows Centrica engineers to extend service reach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Centrica, decarbonisation, EV charging, Faizan Ahmad, First Bus, partnership, Rob Simister, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has reached an agreement to acquire Aquis Exchange in a cash offer valued at 727 pence per share. The acquisition, which will enhance SIX’s European exchange capabilities, combines Aquis’s next-generation technology with SIX’s existing trading, data, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Alasdair Haynes, Aquis Exchange, Bjørn Sibbern, European exchange, investment, partnership, SIX Group, SMEs, UK
(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its first UK high street restaurant in Hammersmith, allowing customers to enjoy popular Swedish dishes, including its famous meatballs, outside of a traditional IKEA store. Located beside the newly updated Hammersmith City Store, the restaurant … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University professors Hayley Fowler and Chris Evans, along with Dr. Marina Romanello, have been appointed to the UK’s Climate Change Committee’s Adaptation Committee. They will provide expertise on climate resilience as the UK faces rising climate risks, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece has linked Crete to the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system via a new landing station in Tympaki, creating a new route for data traffic that strengthens connectivity and resilience on the island. Part of a broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged connectivity, Crete, Greece, INDIA, India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) Subsea Cable Landing, partnership, sustainability, UK, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Tallinn has inaugurated its new luxury showroom and service center at Pirni 1, featuring a spacious, light-filled display area and a customization section for clients to personalize their vehicles. Managed by Auto 100 Premium, the grand opening … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Auto 100 Premium, Bentley Tallinn, Continental GT, Estonia, Flying Spur, partnership, showroom, UK
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has announced its agreement to acquire FM Conway Limited, a leading public works company in the UK, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the southeast England market. FM Conway, founded in 1961 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, FM Conway Limited, Francis Michael Conway, partnership, Public Works Sector, sustainability, UK, VINCI Construction
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has acquired FWD View Limited, a UK-based specialist in data transformation and visualization for financial services, to strengthen its position in the UK financial sector. This acquisition adds approximately 50 experts to Nagarro’s team and expands its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr have joined forces to expand workplace EV charging solutions across the UK, blending Horizon’s expertise in sustainable finance with Landis+Gyr’s advanced energy management technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the rollout of efficient, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a GBP 20 million amendment to its existing training contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, enhancing support for British Army training in Oman. The deal, which includes deliveries through 2024 and 2025, provides advanced … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Fraser, British Army Training, Oman, partnership, Saab, Simon Pearce, UK
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has upgraded its INCH Duo charging station to meet the PAS 1899 specification, aimed at improving accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. The PAS 1899 guidelines, developed in collaboration with Motability and the Office for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Accessibility Standards, EV charging, INCH Duo Charger, inclusivity, Landis+Gyr, Mark Coley, Motability, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), partnership, PAS 1899, safety, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) ZF has inaugurated the UK’s first dedicated 800V Test and Validation Laboratory at its R&D hub in Solihull, aiming to enhance the development of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs). Partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), this advanced … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Mitcham, Next-Generation Mobility, partnership, sustainability, Test and Validation Laboratory, UK, ZF
(IN BRIEF) The Russell Group has formed an expert advisory panel to develop strategies for maximizing the role of UK universities in delivering the government’s Industrial Strategy. Chaired by the University of Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor, Stuart Croft, the panel includes prominent … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hive has partnered with Zapmap, the leading UK electric vehicle (EV) public charging service, to enhance charging accessibility for EV drivers. Starting next year, new Hive EV customers will receive £20 in charging credits for use at Zap-Pay … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Centrica, Dan Rosenfield, electric vehicle charging, Hive, Melanie Shufflebotham, partnership, sustainability, UK, Zapmap
(IN BRIEF) Experian UK&I has launched an innovative AI-powered data solution called ‘Hazard Tags’ to improve the underwriting processes in the commercial insurance sector. This new tool, developed in collaboration with data aggregator Veridion, aims to eliminate the inefficiencies associated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has expanded its UK operations by acquiring Qolcom Limited, a Newbury-based systems integrator specializing in digital workplace solutions, network infrastructure, and security. This acquisition strengthens Bechtle’s presence in the British IT market, linking its operations in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Bechtle, digital, James Napp, Keith Reading, Konstantin Ebert, Network Solutions, partnership, Qolcom, UK
(IN BRIEF) Eni has secured UK Government funding for its Liverpool Bay CO₂ transport and storage project, marking a significant advancement in the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. The funding will support the establishment of the UK’s CCS … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially unveiled the first turbine blade for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, produced at Siemens Gamesa’s Hull facility. This significant milestone in the construction of the flagship renewable energy project was celebrated at a ceremony attended … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Darren Davidson, Germany, Melanie Onn, partnership, RWE, Siemens Gamesa Hull Factory, Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, sustainability, Tom Glover, Turbine Blade, UK
(IN BRIEF) Eni S.p.A. has announced the successful completion of its combination with Ithaca Energy plc, consolidating nearly all of Eni’s upstream assets in the UK, excluding those in the East Irish Sea and CCUS activities. This strategic move involves … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Eni, Ithaca Energy, partnership, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired power in the UK. Since its commissioning in 1967, the station has … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Chaipetch (Ped) Phrompechrut, Future Growth Capital, Georg Wunderlin, investments, James Harvey, leadership, Michael Eakins, Mike Chappell, Paul Forshaw, Pension Savers, Schroders, UK
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Gareth Book, Norway, partnership, Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS, safety, Stein Eggan, Sweden, TÜV Rheinland, UK
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s subsidiary, SP Energy Networks, has acquired the tech company Derryherk to enhance the efficiency of the UK’s electricity distribution network. Derryherk’s digital twin technology will improve SPEN’s ability to detect faults, forecast capacity constraints, and actively manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Derryherk, Guy Jefferson, Iberdrola, net-zero goals, partnership, Smart Grid, SP Energy Networks, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has partnered with the UN-led Green Jobs for Youth Pact, committing to train 1,000 young professionals by 2025 to address the skills gap in the low-carbon economy. In collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNEP, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged INDIA, International Labour Organization (ILO), Lone Tvis, partnership, Ramboll, Susana Puerto, sustainability, UK, UN Green Jobs Pact, UNEP, UNICEF, US, young professionals
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Oxford Ionics have been selected to build a mobile quantum computer for Germany’s Cyberagentur. The project aims to deliver a robust, compact system capable of operating in real-world conditions, using ion-trap technology and scalable to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered five next-generation TAIPAN artillery hunting radar systems to the British Army, replacing the older MAMBA radar. The advanced TAIPAN systems, now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, offer improved deployment speed, mobility, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Fraser, Artillery Hunting Technology, British Army, partnership, Saab, sustainability, TAIPAN Radar Systems, UK
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Defence UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its support for active service members, veterans, Reservists, and their families. This commitment includes providing paid leave for Reservists, supporting Armed Forces charities, and fostering an inclusive workplace … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Armed Forces Covenant, Lizzie Faithful-Davies, Military Personnel, partnership, Rebecca Richards, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Defence UK, sustainability, UK, veterans
(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Siemens have signed a global framework agreement to strengthen E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration will deploy Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and Sifinity Control backend system, optimizing network management and reliability. The agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arjan van der Eijk, charging stations, Commercial Vehicles, decarbonization, E.ON, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, electric cars, electric vehicle charging, emobility, Europe, fast charging, Germany, High-Power Chargers, IoT-enabled substations, Italy, Markus Mildner, Megawatt charging, network management, profitability, Public Charging Infrastructure, Road transport, SICHARGE D, Siemens, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Sifinity Control, Sweden, UK
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital transformation, DMG MORI, partnership, RENISHAW, Scalable Machine Tool Solutions, Siemens, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired i3 Solutions Group, a UK and Singapore-based data centre consulting firm, strengthening its global presence in data centre consulting. This acquisition, following Ramboll’s 2022 purchase of EYP Mission Critical Facilities, expands its expertise in strategy, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Essity has partnered with ANDRITZ to install a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) at its Stubbins mill in England. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2024, this system will generate up to 25% of the steam needed … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andritz, Eco-Friendly Steam System, Essity, partnership, Phillip Kenyon, PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System), Stubbins Mill, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) On September 4, 2024, Vattenfall announced it has secured Contracts for Difference (CfD) for two significant renewable energy projects in the UK. The Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and the Kemberton solar farm will collectively add 100 MW … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm, Contracts for Difference (CfD), Frank Elsworth, Kemberton solar farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, UK, Vattenfall, Wind and Solar Projects
(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Poland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Austria, CTS EVENTIM, Europe, Germany, partnership, Pay by Bank Service, Payment, Poland, Sören Kuthning, the Netherlands, Tink, UK
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has received approval from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to take indirect control of TSB Bank, a subsidiary of Banco Sabadell. This approval is a key step in BBVA’s plan to acquire Banco Sabadell, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Banco Sabadell, BBVA, partnership, TSB Bank, UK
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