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Revolut Secures French Banking Licence: “This is the beginning of a new chapter”

Revolut has secured a full French banking licence, strengthening its Western European presence, accelerating localisation, and supporting its ambition to become one of Europe’s largest and most trusted banks.

Aldi and Arla Foods Pilot Smart UV Tagging Packaging to Track Milk Bottle Recycling with Polytag

Aldi and Arla Foods UK are launching an eight-week packaging traceability trial using Polytag’s ultraviolet (UV) tagging technology to track milk bottles through the recycling system and generate data to support packaging sustainability decisions.

Arcadis Appointed Lead Designer for Canada’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Arcadis has been appointed lead designer for the detailed design phase of Roberts Bank Terminal 2, a major port development set to increase the Port of Vancouver’s container capacity by 50 per cent and strengthen Canada’s Pacific Gateway.

Oracle and Google Expand Enterprise AI: “Organisations need the flexibility to choose the AI model best suited to each problem”

Oracle and Google Cloud are expanding their partnership to bring Gemini models to enterprise applications, giving customers greater AI choice, automation capabilities, and price-performance.

GSK Plans New Global R&D Centre at Cambridge Biomedical Campus

GSK is set to establish a 300,000 sqft global research and development (R&D) centre at Cambridge Biomedical Campus as part of a wider £400 million investment, with Prologis appointed as development partner for the new life sciences facility.

Bosch Launches Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Bus Trial in Madrid

Bosch’s new fuel-cell system has entered test operations in Madrid, where an Irizar bus is being used in passenger services to assess the technology’s performance under real-world conditions. The trial will examine the potential for hydrogen-powered buses to support zero-emission public transport, including on longer-distance routes.

Royal Mail Deploys Electric Cargo Cycles to Boost Sustainable Urban Deliveries

Royal Mail is introducing its first electric cargo cycles across UK cities as it expands its zero-emission delivery fleet and looks to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban delivery routes.

GAIL’s: Crafting a Stronger Food System

GAIL's is celebrating its Craft Community, highlighting how long-term partnerships with farmers and producers are driving product innovation, reducing waste, and strengthening the UK's food system through responsible sourcing.

Cointreau’s Newest Liqueur is Defining the Summer Season

With temperatures climbing, light, fruit-forward drinks are leading the way in the summer market. Cointreau, a highlight in over 500 cocktails, is spotlighting the serves that are taking over the season.

Proactis: Stop Chasing Problems, Start Preventing Them

Ilija Ugrinic, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Marketing at Proactis, explains why organisations need to have a more proactive than preventative approach to supplier issues and how greater visibility across the procurement lifecycle helps procurement teams become more strategic.

Siemens Software Supports Reusable Spacecraft Development at the Exploration Company

The Exploration Company is using Siemens Xcelerator software to streamline the development of its reusable spacecraft and propulsion systems, helping reduce engineering complexity, improve collaboration and accelerate manufacturing. The partnership supports the European aerospace start-up's plans to scale reusable space technologies.

Advanced Therapies Europe 2026 Barcelona | 7 – 9 Sept | Accelerating the Next Era of Healthcare Innovation

Returning to Barcelona in September 2026, Advanced Therapies Europe will bring together global healthcare leaders to address the challenges shaping the future of cell, gene and regenerative medicine.