(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its first-quarter results for 2024, revealing a 4.4% increase in underlying sales growth, driven by a 2.2% rise in volume. All five business groups reported growth, led by Beauty & Wellbeing. Turnover reached €15.0 billion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, Hein Schumacher, investment, Q1 2024 Results, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the UK Shipping Concierge, organized the Maritime Breakfast Exchange at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, providing a platform for maritime leaders from Hong Kong and the UK to discuss collaborative … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions, a provider of machine control hardware and software technologies for enhancing safety protocols on construction sites. Xwatch’s solutions, including height control and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has announced a collaboration with Google aimed at simplifying cloud connectivity for businesses. This partnership involves the creation of one of the largest cloud-based software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) globally, providing customers with a virtual overlay on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged businesses, Fanan Henriques, Google, Keith McCallion, Nadia Benabdallah, partnership, Streamline Cloud Connectivity, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) After over 17 years in orbit, NASA’s CloudSat satellite, constructed by BAE Systems, has concluded its mission, providing crucial data on cloud profiles and properties to improve weather prediction models. Launched in 2006, CloudSat was part of a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) JT Group Limited has emerged as the first Channel Partner to offer Vodafone’s Scam Signal, a groundbreaking service designed to fortify fraud defenses for financial institutions. Developed by Vodafone Carrier Services, Scam Signal aims to combat impersonation scams, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Fanan Henriques, financial fraud, JT Group, partnership, Peter Stok, Scam Signal, Scott Taylor, SECURITY, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured a $1 million contract from NASA’s Glenn Research Center to develop an Advanced Closed Brayton Cycle converter for next-generation space-based nuclear microreactors. Over a 12-month period, Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks will design a closed-cycle Brayton power conversion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Europe’s leading logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed the installation of a 532 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant near Girona, Spain. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by 180 tons annually while providing sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Logicor, logistics, partnership, Pilar Valencia, Solar Initiative, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sand to Green, a beneficiary of the EBRD Star Venture programme, is making significant strides in combating desertification and promoting sustainable agriculture in Morocco. Founded by Benjamin Rombaut, Gautier De Carcouët, and Wissal Ben Moussa, the company utilizes … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Benjamin Rombaut, Desert, EBRD, Gautier De Carcouët, MOROCCO, partnership, Sand to Green, sustainability, Wissal Ben Moussa
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has achieved PAS 2080 verification, a globally recognized standard for managing carbon in buildings and infrastructure, showcasing its dedication to integrating carbon considerations throughout its operations. PAS 2080, developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI), offers a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Stephen Pick as Head of M&A for EMEA, Pier Luigi Colizzi as Chairman of M&A for EMEA, and Asim Mullick as Head of M&A for Financial Sponsors for EMEA. These appointments underscore … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Asim Mullick, Barclays, EMEA, Ihsan Essaid, M&A Leadership Team, Pier Luigi Colizzi, Stephen Pick, Tim Main
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc, a prominent insurance company in Asia and Africa, has announced a significant investment of US$2.5 million through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, to tackle the effects of climate change on health and enhance climate resilience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, United Kingdom
Tagged Climate & Health Resilience Fund, climate change impacts, Diana Guzman, Financial, investment, Kathy Baughman McLeod, Prudence Foundation, Prudential, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has successfully acquired Greenview Group Holdings Ltd from Cordovan Capital Partners II LP and Michael Burke, the current CEO, marking its fourth acquisition in 2024. Greenview Group, established in 2017, specializes in mechanical … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American acknowledges the High Court of South Africa’s recent decision to grant claimants the right to appeal against the dismissal of their class action application regarding lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia. Despite the prior dismissal due to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Anglo American, Appeal Decision, Kabwe, Lead Pollution Case
(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed the acquisition of Ocean Ecology, a leading UK marine environmental consultancy, solidifying its position in the aquaculture and biodiversity sector. Previously majority-owned by Åkerblå, Ocean Ecology has established itself as a trusted provider of marine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Åkerblå, Aquaculture Sector, biodiversity, DNV, Ocean Ecology, partnership, Roger Sørensen, Ross Griffin, sustainability, Thomas Vogth-Eriksen, UK
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems in support of future fighter systems. The agreement, spanning two years with the possibility … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMT SPARO®, a pioneering air-ground payload transfer device, has secured a pivotal contract with the British Army, signaling a significant advancement in autonomous logistics within the defense sector. This innovative technology allows drones to conduct precise deliveries from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BMT, BMT SPARO®, British Army, Dr. Steve Wright, Drone Deliveries, James Campbell, partnership, Phil Metcalfe, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNHI) has announced the appointment of Gerrit Marx as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. Marx will succeed Scott W. Wine, who, after successfully overseeing the delivery of the 2021 Business Plan, has decided … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, CNH Industrial, Gerrit Marx, leadership, Scott W. Wine, Suzanne Heywood
(IN BRIEF) Cunard’s illustrious fleet gains a new gem as Queen Anne officially joins during a historic handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice. Attended by dignitaries and industry leaders, the event marks the 249th ship under the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) lauds the European Council’s recent conclusions advocating for a “new European competitiveness deal,” which underscores the importance of deepening the Single Market and advancing the Capital Markets Union (CMU). AFME … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Farkas, AFME, Competitiveness Deal, Enrico Letta, European Council, Financial, investment, partnership
(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest SME PMI® Tracker reveals a robust expansion in business activity among UK SMEs during the first quarter of the year, with a Business Activity Index of 52.6 in March, indicating growth. This growth is largely … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Investment Plans, James Holian, NatWest, Sebastian Burnside, SME PMI® Tracker, sustainability, UK SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a loan of PLN 58.9 million (€13.7 million) to Nrep Nordic Strategies Fund IV’s Polish subsidiary to facilitate the development of residential housing in Poland. This funding will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, Nrep's Innovative Housing Concept, Nrep's Noli Studios, partnership, Poland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured £1.3m in funding to support the UK Government’s Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme, aimed at addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in partner countries. Led by Professor Alison Holmes, the program will provide mentorship and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged antimicrobial resistance, Dr Derek Cocker, Dr Kat Stott, Dr Steve Aston, Fleming Fund Programme, Nigeria, partnership, Professor Alison Holmes, Sierra Leone, sustainability, University of Liverpool
(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
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