(IN BRIEF) Poet Yrsa Daley-Ward collaborates with Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief to illuminate the untold struggles of individuals facing food insecurity in the UK. Through “Unspoken Words,” a collection of poems inspired by real-life stories from the Bonny Downs food … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) actively participated in the Great British Spring Clean 2024, an extensive environmental campaign organized by Keep Britain Tidy. ABP employees volunteered to collect litter at Ports of Immingham, Grimsby, and Hull, amassing over 40 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Awards, environmental, Gary Cadey, Great British Spring Cleanup 2024, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Keep Britain Tidy, leadership, partnership, Pete Dalton, Simon Bird, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DPI, BII, and the EBRD have reached a binding agreement to fully exit their investment in KELIX bio, a pan-African biopharmaceutical platform, through its acquisition by Mubadala Investment Company. Founded in 2020, KELIX bio has rapidly grown to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Africa, Alhadi Alwazir, British International Investment (BII), Development Partners International (DPI), EBRD, Essam Farouk, Frederic Lucenet, Hocine Sidi Said, KELIX bio, Mubadala, partnership, pharmaceuticals, Samir Abhyankar, Sofiane Lahmar, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) has gained approval from the FDA as the inaugural long-acting C5 complement inhibitor for treating adult patients with anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody-positive (Ab+) neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The approval, based on the CHAMPION-NMOSD Phase III trial’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Kemp, AQP4 Ab+, AstraZeneca, Marc Dunoyer, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), safety, Sean J. Pittock, treatment, Ultomiris, USFDA
(IN BRIEF) Approximately 400 business leaders and political figures convened at the CBI Northern Ireland Annual Lunch, marking the first such event since the restoration of the Executive. Hosted at Titanic Belfast and sponsored by Spirit AeroSystems and MCS Group, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Angela McGowan, Annual Lunch, business leaders, CBI, CBI Northern Ireland, Ciara Kennedy, Economic Discussion, George Parker, partnership, politicians, Rain Newton-Smith, Richard Gillan, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Independent research firm Verdantix has identified Wood as a leader in digital asset management technology implementation services, based on its innovative approach and tangible benefits delivered to clients in the energy sector. Wood’s digital asset health solution has … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Azad Hessamodini, Digital Asset Management Rankings, Hugo Fuller, Verdantix, Wood
(IN BRIEF) Arriva, in collaboration with local authorities, has successfully secured funding from the UK Government’s ‘ZEBRA’ scheme for the introduction of new zero-emission buses across several regions, including Leicester, Tamworth, Redcar, Durham, and Darlington. The funding, aimed at accelerating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alistair Hands, Arriva, Darlington, Durham, Leicester, partnership, Redcar, sustainability, Tamworth, UK Government, ZEBRA (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area) scheme, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) Professor Maureen Freely, from the University of Warwick, clinched the Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize at the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Awards in New York for her translation of Tezer Özlü’s “Cold Nights of Childhood.” Celebrated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Look Good Feel Better, in partnership with England Netball, organized its Annual Charity Netball Tournament at the University of Warwick, raising over £32,000 for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The event, attended by 240 netball players, featured 26 teams … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Science, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ama Agbeze, Annual Charity Netball Tournament, Ash Dekker, Cancer, charity, England Netball, Lizzie Cooper, Look Good Feel Better, Mark Hyndman, Millie Sanders, partnership, sports, University of Warwick
(IN BRIEF) On the occasion of the two-year anniversary of their international partnership, the University of Liverpool and Sumy State University are hosting a Twinning Showcase and academic networking event. Coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group and supported by various organizations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus and coach operator, applauds the government’s investment of £143 million to introduce more zero-emission buses across England through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced the funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Chalk MP, Financial, government, Green Transit Revolution, investment, Mark Harper, partnership, Sam Greer, Stagecoach, sustainability, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Southampton have made significant progress towards developing a blood test capable of identifying millions of individuals unknowingly spreading tuberculosis (TB). By analyzing blood markers, the study identified a set of six proteins highly … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research reveals that women experience disruptions in sleep patterns and heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, shedding light on the intricate relationship between menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep. Conducted by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Jessica Meers, Dr Jo Bower, Menstrual Cycle, Sleep and Emotions, University of East Anglia, WOMEN
(IN BRIEF) A service evaluation conducted by the University of East Anglia unveils a groundbreaking initiative where GPs utilized cameras to photograph skin complaints, sending high-resolution images to dermatologists for review. With over 3,000 patients involved, the innovative service significantly … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting energy efficiency initiatives in Vilnius by investing €25 million in Šiaulių Bank’s energy efficiency fund. Managed by Šiaulių Bank, the fund aims to finance energy efficiency renovations in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, ENERGY, Lithuania, partnership, residential, Šiaulių Bank, Sue Barrett, sustainability, Vilnius, Vytautas Sinius
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s One for One initiative, launched in June 2022 in Germany, has made significant strides in mobile phone recycling by promising to recycle an old phone for every new one purchased. Teaming up with Closing the Loop, the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, is leaving the company by mutual consent to pursue new ventures outside the Volkswagen Group. During his six-year tenure, Hallmark spearheaded Bentley’s transformation, launching new luxury models and setting a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hallmark, appointment, Bentley Motors, Gernot Döllner, leadership, Luxury, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Get Living, the UK’s leading build-to-rent operator, has finalized a £110 million investment facility with Rothesay to refinance its New Maker Yards neighborhood in Salford, Greater Manchester. With over 821 homes and 1,600 residents, New Maker Yards boasts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter, in collaboration with South West Water and Research England, has inaugurated the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), a pioneering £30 million research facility aimed at addressing sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Centre for Resilience in Environment Water and Waste (CREWW), partnership, Professor Lisa Roberts, research facility, South West Water and Research England, Susan Davy, sustainability, University of Exeter, Water Sector
(IN BRIEF) Experts from the University of Exeter’s Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are prominently featured at The Alan Turing Institute’s AIUK conference 2024, highlighting their interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing global challenges. Projects include the Bluebird project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, AIUK Conference 2024, Aline Villavicencio, Amy Binner, Bluebird project, Charlie Kirkwood, Danny Williamson, Data Science Research, Eilis Hannon, Federico Botta, Jack Cole, Jacqueline Christmas, Ke Li, Liam Berrisford, Phoenix Williams, Professor Richard Everson, Ronaldo Menezes, University of Exeter, Zena Wood
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) “Big Wednesday” event, drawing over 2,000 student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. The campus buzzed with excitement as athletes competed in 16 different sports across 57 finals. Loughborough emerged … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University’s dedication to research and innovation shines as it clinches three awards at the prestigious Leicestershire Innovation Awards ceremony. Held at the university’s SportPark Pavilion 4, which boasts Passivhaus Sustainability status, the event celebrated groundbreaking initiatives across … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABL Group ASA (ticker: ABL) has announced the commencement of a share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to 250,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 0.2% of the outstanding share capital. The program, authorized by the Board … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Amazon strengthen their global renewable energy partnership with a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 159 MW of clean electricity from the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the UK. This agreement expands Amazon’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged Amazon, East Anglia THREE Wind Farm, Iberdrola, Lindsay McQuade, partnership, renewable energy, Sergio Hernández de Deza, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Kingfisher announces the launch of a home improvement e-commerce marketplace at Castorama France, marking another milestone in its marketplace expansion strategy. With over 500,000 new products from third-party merchants, Castorama customers will enjoy a sevenfold increase in product … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Castorama France, eCommerce, home improvement, Kingfisher, Marc Vicente, marketplace, Mirakl, partnership, retail, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sky and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have announced the extension of their partnership, making Sky the Primary Partner for both the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team and the Men’s National Team until 2028. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace collaborates with Marshall, Parker Meggitt, and several prestigious universities in the HyFIVE consortium, marking a significant milestone in establishing a robust cryogenic hydrogen systems supply chain for future aircraft. With a £40 million programme secured, supported … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Professor Abigail Fraser, leading a team from the University of Bristol, partners with researchers in the Netherlands to investigate the links between maternal vascular malperfusion (MVM) in placentas and future heart and circulatory diseases. Funded by the British … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged British Heart Foundation (BHF), Dr Casper Mihl, Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Heart Risks Post-Pregnancy, maternal vascular malperfusion (MVM), Netherlands, partnership, Professor Abigail Fraser, Professor Metin Avkiran, sustainability, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured a turn-key order from Northwood Tissue Ltd. to implement a state-of-the-art PrimeDry Hood and air system for a tissue machine rebuild in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Scheduled for completion in the third quarter … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VOXI by Vodafone has collaborated with Accenture to launch a cutting-edge large language model (LLM) generative AI chatbot, aimed at revolutionizing customer interactions. Developed using the ChatGPT framework, this innovative chatbot is designed to engage in human-like conversations, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, AI Chatbot, Beverley Bartlett, Customer Interaction, human-like conversations, partnership, vodafone, VOXI
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc announces the appointment of Anette Bronder to the newly established role of Chief Technology & Operations Officer, effective May 1st, reporting directly to CEO Anil Wadhwani and joining the Group Executive Committee. In this role, Bronder … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Shell has published its 27th annual Sustainability Report, showcasing progress made in social, safety, and environmental performance throughout 2023. CEO Wael Sawan emphasizes the company’s commitment to creating more value with fewer emissions, noting advancements in reducing carbon … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced its intention to include Jeddah as a new delivery point for copper and zinc, pending a brief consultation on a technical modification to the LME’s warehouse location framework. LME CEO Matthew … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revealed the shortlist for the prestigious EBRD Literature Prize, showcasing a diverse array of compelling works from writers across several countries and regions of the Bank’s operation. Selected by … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, CROATIA, EBRD, EBRD Literature Prize, Edward Bannerman, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Maureen Freely, Maya Jaggi, MOROCCO, Philippe Sands, Romania, The Czech Republic, Türkiye, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest episode of The Cost of Loving podcast uncovers the pervasive issue of financial abuse, affecting 5.5 million women in the UK, with a significant portion falling between the ages of 18 to 24. Through candid discussions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna Williamson, Dr. Nicola Sharps-Jeffs, Experian, Financial Abuse, James Jones, Malin Anderson, podcast, UK, WOMEN
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough, Cambridge, Northumbria, and Imperial universities have made a significant breakthrough in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology that could revolutionize television and smartphone screens. By simplifying the structure of high-efficiency blue OLEDs, the team aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cambridge, Dr Daniel Congrave, Dr Felix Plasser, Higher Definition Screens, Loughborough University, Northumbria, OLED technology, partnership, Professor Hugo Bronstein, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is set to host the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on March 26, focusing on key themes of investment, innovation, infrastructure, and international trade. With a lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Andy Gleadall, Dr Manuela Pacella, infrastructure, INNOVATION, international trade, investment, Jan Godsell, Loughborough University, Manufacturing and Trade Conference, Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Nick Jennings, Shahin Rahimifard
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone spearheaded the landing of the 2Africa submarine cable, the world’s largest, in Portugal’s Carcavelos, Cascais, bolstering the country’s connectivity to Africa and beyond. The 2Africa project, launched in May 2020, aims to enhance internet connectivity between Africa, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 2Africa Submarine Cable, Africa, ASIA, Carcavelos, Cascais, Europe, partnership, Paulino Corrêa, PORTUGAL, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Aviva highlights the importance of appropriate home insurance coverage for pet owners as internal data reveals a surge in pet-related home insurance claims over the past five years. Dogs and cats have been responsible for nearly 6,000 claims, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Hazel Johnson, Home Insurance Coverage, Pet Owners
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is spearheading efforts to tackle water treatment and environmental challenges in Aktobe, Kazakhstan’s fourth-largest municipality, through the financing of a new wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure. With a sovereign … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aktobe, EBRD, JSC Aqtobe Su-Energy Group, Kazakhstan, modernization, partnership, sustainability, wastewater treatment plant
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