Uber Partnership Launches Europe’s First Robotaxi Service
Uber Technologies has partnered with Pony.ai and Verne to introduce a brand-new robotaxi service to the streets of Europe, beginning in Zagreb, Croatia.
Vestas Plans €250m Nacelle and Hub Offshore Wind Factory in Scotland
Vestas Wind Systems A/S has announced plans to establish a nacelle and hub factory in Scotland to meet growing demand for offshore wind in the UK and Europe.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital in Tackling Flexible Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
SAP to Acquire Reltio : A Strategic Data Unification Play
SAP has announced its intention to acquire Reltio, a cloud-native data management company, in a strategic move to strengthen its Business Data Cloud and accelerate enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
Orbbec and Basler AG Announce 3D Vision Partnership
Orbbec and Basler AG recently launched a strategic technology collaboration at LogiMAT 2026, marking a new era in integrated and scalable 3D vision solutions for industrial automation, robotics, and logistics applications.
IAG Cargo Releases New Summer Schedule
IAG Cargo has announced a new direct connection between London Heathrow Airport and St Louis in Missouri from 19th April, as well as increased frequencies across the rest of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Digital Catapult Invests £500,000 in Exabler Following Successful BAE Systems and Leonardo UK Partnership
Digital Catapult has invested £500,000 in Exabler to scale the London-based startup’s AI-driven trade optimisation platform, strengthening UK supply chain resilience. This follows Exabler’s participation in Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, where it partnered with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to develop a solution for the defence and security sector.
Earth’s Climate Swings Increasingly ‘Out of Balance’ Warns World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Global Climate 2025 report warns that Earth’s climate system is increasingly out of balance, with record temperatures, accelerating ocean warming and rising greenhouse gas concentrations highlighting growing risks for economies, infrastructure and global supply systems.
easyJet Targets Emissions Reductions with Next-Generation Lightweight Aircraft Seats
easyJet is introducing ultra-lightweight aircraft seats designed to reduce fuel burn and emissions while improving passenger comfort. The next-generation Kestrel seat will be installed on new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft deliveries from 2028, helping deliver estimated annual savings of more than 40,000 tonnes of CO₂.
Poppi & PepsiCo : The US Viral Brand Going Global with UK Launch
Poppi is launching in the UK, marking the brand’s first international expansion following its success in the US, and PepsiCo looks to further growth.
Arm Launches Next-Generation AGI CPU, Supported by NVIDIA, Google, and AWS
Arm unveils next-generation CPU architecture, enabling scalable AI performance across the global manufacturing sector and reinforcing its collaboration with major technology partners. More than 50 leading companies are supporting the expansion of the Arm compute platform into silicon, including NVIDIA, Google, and AWS.
£1 Billion Funding to Electrify UK Fleets with Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme
UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.
