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.
Rolls-Royce to Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production
A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.
Digital Catapult : Accelerating the Application of Deep Tech
Dr Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains at Digital Catapult, discusses how the next generation of industrial supply chains will be built on deep tech innovation.
LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies: UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scottish Mail Routes
The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.
The Three Core Principles Behind Diageo’s New Climate Transition Plan
Global beverage producer Diageo has unveiled a new Climate Transition Plan (CTP) outlining how the company intends to reduce emissions across its operations and value chain while preparing the business for a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.
Ferrero Group Expands into the Brazilian Snack Market
Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks, marking its entry into the better-for-you segment in South America.
London Broncos : London’s Rugby League Revolution
Grant Wechsel, who recently became co-Owner of the London Broncos, outlines the ambitions of London’s only professional rugby league club and why the UK capital deserves a strong, competitive Super League presence.
