(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has appointed Dr. Zoe Hibbert as Chief of Corporate Affairs, responsible for overseeing communications, events, and brand strategy. With over 35 years of experience in global financial institutions, Dr. Hibbert brings extensive expertise from her previous … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Anil Wadhwani, appointment, Chief of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Zoe Hibbert, leadership, Prudential plc
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber has selected the Sailors’ Children’s Society as its charity partner for 2024, continuing its tradition of supporting local causes in the Humber region. The partnership aims to provide crucial assistance to children of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A pioneering collaboration between educational experts in Indonesia and the UK aims to address disparities in support for students with disabilities in higher education. Funded by the British Academy, the project seeks to understand the impact of societal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. George Koutsouris, Dr. Lauren Stentiford, Dr. Nur Azizah, Dr. Pujaningsih, higher education, inclusivity, Indonesia, Jessica Rourke, partnership, society, students with disabilities, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) SAS and the Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge are teaming up to propel healthcare innovation with advanced analytics. This partnership aims to integrate SAS expertise and its SAS® Viya® data and AI platform into the University’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Dr. Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig, Dr. Alex Samoshkin, Dr. Jim Goodnight, Healthcare Innovation, Maxwell Centre, partnership, Roderick Crawford, SAS, sustainability, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) The survey conducted by Coleman Parkes Research Ltd. for SAS in the UK & Ireland reveals a strong enthusiasm for generative AI (GenAI) among decision-makers, with 62% of organizations initiating its implementation. However, this enthusiasm is tempered by … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Wood secures a $46 million contract over three years from TotalEnergies to provide engineering and consulting services for the Associated Gas Upstream Project in Iraq. The project aims to recover flared gas in the Basra region and includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ENERGY, France, Iraq, partnership, Shaun Dewar, sustainability, TotalEnergies, Wood
(IN BRIEF) The Flame of Friendship Torch Relay, a collaborative effort between the University of Warwick and 63 Coventry schools, is approaching its culmination on 8th July, with less than 20 stops remaining. Since its inception, the relay has visited … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a significant achievement for the University of Bristol, the institution has secured a place in the top 100 in its debut entry into the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. These rankings, which assess over 2,000 leading … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has generously donated £100,000 to fund the construction of a new D-Class lifeboat, named “ABP ONE,” for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). This donation underscores ABP’s commitment to safety and its recognition of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged 'ABP ONE', ABP, construction, D-Class Lifeboat, Henrik L. Pedersen, Jamie Chestnutt, Mike McCartain, partnership, RNLI, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ventus Marine, a major player in offshore wind, has opted for BMT’s Z-Bow 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) design to bolster its fleet, contracting Strategic Marine for the construction of four vessels. These vessels, tailored for demanding offshore … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has partnered with Docusign to revolutionize agreement processes, offering advanced technology solutions that convert agreement data into actionable insights. Through this alliance, businesses can streamline contract review cycles and enhance productivity organization-wide. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Docusign, EY, Heidi Stenberg, Janine Grasso, partnership, USA
(IN BRIEF) bp and Worley have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at enhancing efficiency, continuous improvement, and value creation within bp’s global Site Projects organization. This collaboration, building upon a decade-long successful partnership between the two companies, seeks to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany and FlyNex have collaborated to introduce DroNet Hub, an innovative online platform simplifying commercial drone operations for businesses. This comprehensive platform streamlines flight planning, data collection, and analysis, offering real-time data transmission and AI-driven automated reporting. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Commercial Drone, DroNet Hub, FlyNex partnership, sustainability, vodafone, Vodafone Germany
(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board unveiled today the equivalent dividend payments for the first quarter 2024 interim dividend, originally announced on May 2, 2024, at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were granted the option to receive dividends in US dollars, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shell
(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest research report underscores the critical role of collaboration and trust in harnessing digital twins to drive the UK’s energy transition. Titled Connected Digital Twin Insights: Rising to the Challenge across the UK Energy Sector and Beyond, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking bioengineering breakthrough that could revolutionize bone regeneration treatments, offering hope for patients with severe skeletal injuries or bone loss due to diseases like cancer. This innovative approach, developed by researchers in Scotland, harnesses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Senior leaders from the University of Liverpool, including the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Black, recently visited the Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Programme (MLW) in Blantyre, Malawi, to observe advancements in research, facilities, and healthcare initiatives. Established in 1995, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Healthcare, Innovative Research, MALAWI, Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme (MLW), partnership, Professor Louise Kenny, Professor Pete Clegg, Richard Black, sustainability, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets has announced a significant £510k donation to the University of Liverpool through its Academic Sanctuaries Fund, aimed at supporting Ukrainian academics and students affected by the ongoing conflict. The generous funding will facilitate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Tube Investments of India (TII) and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Vellayan Subbiah, clinched the prestigious title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 at a gala held in Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles. Selected … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Carmine Di Sibio, Ernst & Young, EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024, Hernan Kazah, leadership, Tube Investments of India (TII) Executive Vice-Chairman, Vellayan Subbiah
(IN BRIEF) Barclays, a leading global financial institution, has announced the appointment of Christian Wagner as the Head of Investment Banking for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). In this role, Mr. Wagner will oversee the entire Investment Banking business for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Christian Wagner, Duncan Goelst, Germany, Ingrid Hengster, leadership, partnership
(IN BRIEF) In response to the pressing need for safe housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ivano-Frankivsk, a city in western Ukraine, the European Union and Nefco have undertaken a transformative initiative. With approximately 41,000 IDPs seeking refuge in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EU, internally displaced persons (IDPs), Ivano-Frankivsk, Jocelin Cornet, NEFCO, partnership, Ruslan Martsinkiv, social housing, sustainability, UKRAINE, University Facilities
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have launched a €12.5 million programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lebanon to enhance resource efficiency and circularity measures. Over a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Alessandra Viezzer, EBRD, EU, Heike Harmgart, Lebanon, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In response to recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged over €300 million in additional funding to support the country’s state-owned energy companies. This commitment, formalized through … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged Denis Shmyhal, EBRD, ENERGY, Odile Renaud-Basso, partnership, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrenergo, Ukrhydroenergo, Ukrnafta
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, launched by LPS21, aims to revolutionize activist art and design through an online platform. It features curated collections, interactive virtual events, and a global lineup of diverse artists. This digital space seeks to foster … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, initiated by LPS21, is a groundbreaking venture in activist art and design. Through its online platform, it facilitates connections among artists, designers, and activists to foster idea development. Blending design, technology, and societal themes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest, writing
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, recently acquired Land Recovery, a UK-based supplier specializing in recycled construction materials, as part of its commitment to circular construction practices. This strategic move aligns with Holcim’s goal to recycle … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In the heart of Africa, where wildlife and communities coexist, Vodafone, in collaboration with Safaricom and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is spearheading a technological solution to address human-wildlife conflict. The innovative AI-powered system, dubbed m-Twiga … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Africa, AI, conservation, humans, m-Twiga, partnership, Safaricom, sustainability, vodafone, wildlife, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
(IN BRIEF) The successful arrival of the FPSO vessel marks a significant milestone for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 LNG development, situated offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The vessel, an integral part of the project, has been securely moored … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Africa, Dave Campbell, Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO), GTA Phase 1 LNG Development, Lightsource BP, Mauritania, partnership, Senegal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move set to redefine connectivity and earth observation services in Japan and across Asia, a consortium of leading Japanese businesses and banks, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, commits a substantial USD$100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aalto, Airbus, HAPS Commercialization, investment, Japan, partnership, sustainability, Zephyr
(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Kraken Technologies have joined forces to assist EDF’s UK retail business in transitioning over five million meter points onto Kraken’s platform, enhancing energy management capabilities. This collaboration, leveraging advanced analytics and AI, aims to streamline operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, AI, EDF Transitions, Gavin Patterson, Kraken, partnership, Richard Hughes, Scott Tinkler, sustainability, UK, utility
(IN BRIEF) On June 3, 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced that it, along with its Romanian subsidiary Digi Romania S.A. and Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has finalized a Senior Facility Agreement. This agreement includes a term loan of EUR 150 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged bank loans, borrowers, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Digi, Digi Communications, Digi facility agreements, DIGI Group, digi romania, Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., DIGI symbol, ING Bank N.V., Investor Relations, investors, IPO, loan facility, market, mobile services, Romania, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, romanian telecommunications provider, senior facility agreement, Serghei Bulgac, shareholders, shares, Spain, Telecom Market, telecommunication infrastructure, TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDER, telecommunications, telecommunications services
(IN BRIEF) NatWest plans to accept up to 2,500 entrepreneurs into its accelerator program in September, urging business owners seeking growth opportunities to apply. As the largest bank for startups in Great Britain, NatWest Group serves around one in five … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged accelerator program, Accelerator programme, Amazon, application deadline, British Gas, coaching, Darren Pirie, Diageo, entrepreneurs, GoJoe, NatWest, Networking, Phil Steele, social fitness app, start-ups, Startups
(IN BRIEF) Savills’ latest Workforces Index has unveiled Tokyo, New York, and Seoul as the leading hubs for top talent worldwide. The 2024 Impacts program by the renowned real estate advisor analyzed various factors, including workforce size, migration patterns, gender … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged analysis, built environments, Delhi, demographic shifts, emerging locales, future workforce, global real estate investment markets, global talent clusters, Grade A office spaces, Impacts program, Inflection, Jeremy Bates, Kelcie Sellers, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Manila, New York, real estate advisor, São Paulo, Savills, Seoul, Shanghai, skilled professionals, Tokyo, top-tier talent, traditional powerhouses, urban landscapes, Workforces Index 2024
(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) celebrates a significant milestone as it announces that over 20,000 colleagues and partners have completed training in electrification and digital skills under its Future Skills Programme. This initiative aligns with JLR’s Reimagine Strategy, aiming … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Netball Super League (NSL) in the UK, aiming for professionalization, has revealed the eight successful clubs chosen through a rigorous tender process to participate in the league’s relaunch from 2025. With a focus on fewer clubs for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Claire Nelson, Eight Clubs, Fran Connolly, Loughborough University, Netball Super League, Richard Wheater, sport
(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Armenia, EBRD, Mongolia, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) Barclays issues a cautionary alert to sports and entertainment enthusiasts as reports of purchase scams, especially in ticketing, surged in July 2023, with men losing an average of £325 and women £156 to ticket scams. The bank’s data … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) For the second consecutive year, Vodafone Germany has clinched the top spot in CHIP’s broadband network test, as announced by the renowned German technology magazine. The accolade recognizes Vodafone’s outstanding performance in average download speeds, pricing, and overall … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, CHIP Broadband Network Test, vodafone, Vodafone Germany
(IN BRIEF) Frank-Steffen Walliser, a seasoned engineer known for his pivotal role in developing iconic Porsche models like the 918 Spyder, is set to become Chairman and CEO of Bentley starting July 1. Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Bentley, CEO, Frank-Steffen Walliser, Gernot Döllner, leadership, Porsche
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has successfully finalized a £130 million bulk purchase annuity full scheme buy-in with the Trustee of the Telereal Pension Plan, sponsored by Telereal Services Limited. This move will see Aviva insuring defined benefit liabilities for approximately 500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Carl Clissold, Joe Hathaway, Sean Rooney, Telereal Pension Plan Benefits
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