UK

Hexagon Strengthens Construction Safety Solutions with Xwatch Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions, a provider…

1 week ago

Mutares Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Greenview Group Holdings Ltd

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has successfully acquired Greenview Group Holdings Ltd from Cordovan Capital Partners II LP…

1 week ago

DNV Bolsters Presence in Aquaculture Sector with Full Ownership of Ocean Ecology

(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed the acquisition of Ocean Ecology, a leading UK marine environmental consultancy, solidifying its position in…

1 week ago

Cunard Welcomes Queen Anne: Newest Jewel in the Luxury Cruise Line’s Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Cunard's illustrious fleet gains a new gem as Queen Anne officially joins during a historic handover ceremony at…

2 weeks ago

STMicroelectronics Secures Renewable Energy Contract for Italian Operations

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has inked a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Centrica Energy for the…

3 weeks ago

Aviva Joins Partnership to Finance 250 Zero Emission Buses Across UK

(IN BRIEF) Rock Rail, the UK Infrastructure Bank, and Aviva Capital Partners have collaborated to establish a funding platform for…

3 weeks ago

Examining the UK’s Economic Turnaround: Challenges and Solutions

(IN BRIEF) While the British Prime Minister and Chancellor celebrate signs of economic recovery, deeper analysis reveals ongoing challenges for…

4 weeks ago

Iberdrola and Amazon Partner to Procure Renewable Energy from East Anglia THREE Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Amazon strengthen their global renewable energy partnership with a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 159…

1 month ago

Unveiling the Hidden Epidemic: Experian’s Podcast Exposes Financial Abuse Impacting Women in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Experian's latest episode of The Cost of Loving podcast uncovers the pervasive issue of financial abuse, affecting 5.5…

1 month ago

Aviva, Darwin, and University of Salford Expand UK’s Longest-Running Self-Driving Shuttle Service

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Darwin Innovation Group, in collaboration with the University of Salford, have expanded the UK's longest-running self-driving…

2 months ago

NatWest Regional PMI® Survey: UK Business Activity Grows, Confidence Improves

(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest Regional PMI® survey reveals that business activity expanded across most UK regions in February, accompanied…

2 months ago

Siemens Mobility to Establish Cutting-Edge Rail Infrastructure Hub in Chippenham with €115 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility announces a €115 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering, and R&D…

2 months ago

UK Celebrates World Pulse Day with New Varieties of URBeans

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of World Pulse Day on February 10th, Professor Eric Holub of the University of Warwick introduces…

3 months ago

BT Group’s Ambitious Plan: 500+ Apprentices and Graduates to Drive UK’s Digital Advancements

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has unveiled plans to hire more than 500 apprentices and graduates for its September 2024 intake,…

3 months ago

Thales Collaborates with Quantinuum to Launch PQC Starter Kit for Quantum-Resilient Encryption

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global technology and security provider, has unveiled the PQC Starter Kit in partnership with Quantinuum, offering…

3 months ago

DNV Continues to Lead Hydrogen Pipeline Research with NGT’s Expansion of FutureGrid

(IN BRIEF) DNV is at the forefront of advancing hydrogen pipeline research through its partnership with National Gas Transmission (NGT)…

5 months ago

NatWest and BCG Report Highlights £900 Billion Investment Requirement for UK’s Net Zero Energy Supply

(IN BRIEF) NatWest and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have released a report emphasizing the substantial financial investment needed to achieve…

5 months ago

Barclays report: UK Consumer Spending Rebounds in November on Early Christmas Shopping and Black Friday Sales

(IN BRIEF) Consumer spending in the UK saw a rebound in November, driven by early Christmas shopping and extended Black…

5 months ago

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Proposes Reforms to Enhance Credit Information Quality and Competition

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has proposed measures to improve the quality of credit information…

5 months ago

UK Becomes Associated Country to Horizon Europe, Gains Access to Research and Innovation Funding

(IN BRIEF) Starting from January 1, 2024, the United Kingdom will officially become an associated country to Horizon Europe, the…

5 months ago

Neglecting Women’s Health in the Workplace Costs UK Economy £20.2 Billion Annually, Report Finds

(IN BRIEF) A report by AXA Health and the Centre of Economic and Business Research reveals that neglecting women's health…

6 months ago

Vodafone Foundation Launches Zoteria App to Combat Rising LGBTQ+ Hate Crime Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation has introduced the Zoteria app to address the increasing LGBTQ+ hate crime incidents in the UK,…

6 months ago

FedEx Express Europe Initiates Trial of Renewable Diesel for Long-Distance Trucks in the UK

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has commenced a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable…

7 months ago

BMT Appoints Andrew Bell as Senior Business Development Manager for Maritime Surveys in UK and Europe

(IN BRIEF) BMT, a leading maritime services company, has appointed Andrew Bell as their new Senior Business Development Manager for…

7 months ago

SUEZ Strengthens UK Presence with Acquisition of DCW, Expanding Recycling and Waste Management Offerings

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has acquired DCW (Devon Contract Waste), an independent recycling and waste management company…

7 months ago

bp pulse, EV Network, and NEC Group Launch UK’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub

(IN BRIEF) bp pulse, EV Network (EVN), and NEC Group have jointly launched the UK's largest public electric vehicle (EV)…

8 months ago

UCL Applauds UK’s Return to Horizon Europe, Unlocking Opportunities for Research and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) UCL leaders have welcomed the UK Government's agreement with the European Commission, allowing UK scientists to fully participate…

8 months ago

UK Allocates £18.5 Million for Green Transition Ecosystem Projects to Tackle Ecological Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has allocated £18.5 million to fund four Green Transition Ecosystem projects aimed at addressing ecological…

8 months ago

UK SMEs Poised to Drive Employment Growth: Expected to Hire 3.5 Million People This Quarter

(IN BRIEF) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are expected to contribute to significant employment growth this quarter, with the…

8 months ago

Škoda Auto’s ‘Offers’ In-Car App Expands to Eight Markets, Bringing Discounts and Convenience to Drivers

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has extended its 'Offers' in-car infotainment app to eight markets, offering over 100 discounted products and…

8 months ago

Port of Ipswich Continues 18-Year Streak as UK’s Top Agricultural Export Port

(IN BRIEF) For the 18th consecutive year, ABP's Port of Ipswich has maintained its position as the leading export port…

9 months ago

Live Entertainment and Summer Spending Boost UK Hospitality & Leisure Sector

(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK grew by 4.0% YoY in July, driven by the hospitality and leisure…

9 months ago