Research suggests millions of UK households could save hundreds annually on energy bills through low-cost solar panel loans backed by the Bank of England. The proposed scheme aims to enable installation on 8m homes without direct government cost, potentially freeing up funds from the Warm Homes Plan.
France's Naval Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuanian research centers to establish the Shield Lab, a maritime defense innovation laboratory in Lithuania, aiming to strengthen naval forces and boost the Baltic state's innovation potential.
A report by the Finance Innovation Lab charity estimates that over £325bn of illicit money flows through the UK annually, equivalent to 10% of GDP. The figure rises to £788bn when including UK overseas territories. The report urges government action to tackle economic crime and calls for a pause on plans to make London a crypto hub.
PV Sindhu met Virat Kohli at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, praising his guidance and support. Both athletes are performing well in their respective sports.
Lenovo Group, the world's largest PC maker, has established an AI Innovation Lab at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in Hetao, becoming the first multinational tech firm to publicly announce a presence on the Hong Kong side of the cross-border tech cooperation zone. The 87-hectare park in Lok Ma Chau aims to combine Hong Kong's research and global market access with Shenzhen's manufacturing strengths.
