UKRI Agri-Tech Manufacturing Experimental Development Funding

UKRI is offering up to £8 million in grant funding for UK registered businesses to accelerate agri-tech manufacturing through experimental development projects. The funding opportunity opens on March 30, 2026, and closes on June 3, 2026.

UKRI AgriScale Fund for Agri-Tech Manufacturing

UKRI, through Innovate UK, has launched a £5 million fund to support UK registered businesses in accelerating agri-tech manufacturing. The AgriScale opportunity aims to close technology gaps hindering commercial acceptance and scale-up. Applications open on March 30, 2026, and close on June 3, 2026.

ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Funding Opportunity

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has opened applications for its postdoctoral fellowships, with a closing date of June 1, 2026. This opportunity aims to support early-career researchers in developing publications, networks, and professional skills following their PhD.

FCA Motor Finance Redress Approach Announcement Timing

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it will release its approach to motor finance redress shortly after markets close on Monday, March 30, 2026. This follows a consultation on a compensation scheme conducted in October 2025.

JFSW One Limited Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by JFSW One Limited for their facility at Plot 4 Risingfields Farm, Warwick. This consultation period allows for public input on the application before the agency makes a decision on granting or refusing the permit and its conditions.

JFSW One Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by JFSW One Limited for their site at Plot 3 Risingfields Farm, Warwick. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Agencies Unite Against Waste Crime with £45m Funding

The Environment Agency and other Greater Manchester agencies have united to tackle waste crime, announcing £45 million in funding for clean-up efforts. The initiative aims to strengthen collective action against illegal dumping and increase public reporting of waste crimes.

EPO Patent for Gateway Device, System, and Method

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4444026A2 for a gateway device, system, and method for forwarding policy in digital networking. The patent was filed by Koninklijke KPN N.V. and TNO, with a publication date of March 18, 2026.

Huawei Technologies Wireless Network Device and Method Patent

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4468644A2 for a wireless network device and method, filed by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The patent covers advancements in wireless networking technology, with designated states across Europe.

Patent EP4428717A2: Managing Non-Direct URL Fetching Service

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4428717A2, filed by BRIGHT DATA LTD., concerning a service for managing non-direct URL fetching. The patent application details methods and systems for handling URL requests in a manner that does not involve direct fetching.