Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

A UK first for asset management: AmeyVTOL successfully trialled first drone inspection beyond visual line of sight

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 29-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — AmeyVTOL announces a successful demonstration of the first drone inspection of UK infrastructure to go beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS). During the demonstration, the VTOL flying wing surveyed an area of 2km … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover debuts its latest three-cylinder plug-in hybrid system on Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport

Jaguar Land Rover debuts its latest three-cylinder plug-in hybrid system on Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport

New three-cylinder plug-in hybrid system delivers quiet, zero-tailpipe emission journeys Optimises fuel economy (up to 201.8 mpg) and reduces vehicle taxes (UK) Electric-only range of up to 41 miles with fast, easy charging CO2 emissions as low as 32g/km* (WLTP) … Read the full press release

BMT leads the way in multi-hull applications with the introduction of its next-gen ‘Pentamaran’ platform for autonomous applications

The next generation hull-form – the ‘Pentamaran’ is designed to meet the specific challenges of long range autonomous operations (PRESS RELEASE) TEDDINGTON, U.K., 21-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT proves its leadership in multi-hull applications by unveiling the details of its … Read the full press release

COVID-19: Anglo American sets out global initiatives to help ease the health and economic effects of the pandemic

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ —  Anglo American, in its global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has set out the extensive support it is providing to its employees, host communities and countries of operation. Anglo American is continuing to … Read the full press release

H&M and UK-based illustrator Emma Jayne create summer kidswear capsule collection

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest H&M summer kidswear capsule collection collaboration with the UK-based illustrator and pattern designer Emma Jayne features vibrant and playful portrayals of lively wildlife. The painterly gouache illustrations capture the different characteristics … Read the full press release

H&M launches collaboration with Desmond & Dempsey for women’s daywear collection

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — H&M partners with London-based Desmond & Dempsey for a women’s daywear collection just in time for the summer. This is the first ever venture of Desmond & Dempsey outside its luxury pyjama brand. … Read the full press release

Triton Fund IV company, Bormioli Pharma successfully completes 100% acquisition of GCL Pharma

(PRESS RELEASE) PARMA, Italy, 16-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Triton announces that Bormioli Pharma has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of GCL Pharma. The Italian company based in Vasto (Chieti), previously part of Guala Closures Group, specializes in the production … Read the full press release

Ericsson to deploy its dual-mode 5G Core on BT’s Network Cloud

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson and British Telecommunication PLC (BT) have signed a deal to deploy Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core (Evolved Packet Core and 5G Core), a fully container-based, cloud native Mobile Packet Core for 4G, 5G … Read the full press release

COVID-19: AstraZeneca to start clinical trial to assess Calquence potential in reducing mortality and need for assisted ventilation in patients

The trial, called CALAVI, will assess the effect of Calquence on the exaggerated immune response of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 infection (PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 14-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to begin a randomised, global clinical trial to assess … Read the full press release

COVID-19: FareShare, Co-op create new charity TV ad to boost donation scheme to feed the nation

Co-op donates Easter TV advertising campaign airtime worth £2.5 million to fight hunger by promoting the work of charity FareShare MANCHESTER, 9-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (Thursday 9th April) Co-op has announced a major multi-million-pound boost to feed the nation … Read the full press release

Co-op stores puts The Big Issue on its shelves to support the award-winning magazine and its vendors

(PRESS RELEASE) MANCHESTER, 9-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sold by some of the UK’s most vulnerable people to lift themselves out of poverty, The Big Issue is now available to buy in Co-op stores. This is in support of the Magazine … Read the full press release

COVID-19: Ricoh 3D to produce 40,000 face shields per week for NHS medical workers

The first prototype was printed and assembled in less than 24 hours thanks to 3D printing technology and the strength of Ricoh’s supplier network

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 7-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh Europe PLC, part of Japanese multinational document management solutions, electronics and IT services company Ricoh Group, announced it will support NHS medical workers in their fight with COVID-19 with 40,000 face shields … Read the full press release

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British telecom giant, BT has released its Covid-19 statement. During unprecedented connectivity demand across the country BT’s fixed broadband network, which is the nation’s communications backbone, and EE – UK’s number one mobile network, … Read the full press release

On behalf of Park Leisure 2000, Savills sells Allerthorpe Golf & Park Retreat in East Yorkshire

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills announces the sale of Allerthorpe Golf & Park Retreat near Pocklington, East Yorkshire to a local operator for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is on behalf of Park Leisure 2000 Ltd. Set … Read the full press release

COVID-19: UK start-up Lanterne to launch free app to help observe ‘social distancing’ more effectively

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 1-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) announces that UK start-up company Lanterne, has developed, and will soon launch, a free app that will help us observe ‘social distancing’ more effectively in our collective … Read the full press release

Hyperkalaemia: Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved AstraZeneca’s Lokelma

Hyperkalaemia - Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved AstraZeneca’s Lokelma

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Science-led biopharmaceutical group AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/NYSE: AZN) has announced that its Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is now approved in Japan. It is used for the treatment of patients with hyperkalaemia (elevated levels of potassium … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens senior client coverage in Asia Pacific region with new appointments

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays announces the appointment of Carrie Chen as Vice Chairman of Greater China Banking; and Sung-Min Chung as Head of Technology in Banking for Asia Pacific. The appointments will strengthen senior client coverage … Read the full press release

Total enters floating offshore wind market with the acquisition of 80% stake in project Erebus

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total enters floating offshore wind segment in line with its strategy to develop renewable energy. Total to acquire 80% stake in the pioneering floating wind project Erebus located in the Celtic Sea, in … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel International AG divests significant non-core assets in the UK

Kuehne + Nagel International AG divests significant non-core assets in the UK

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, Switzerland, 9-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading logistics group Kuehne + Nagel has announced it will divest a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio. The NYSE listed transportation and logistics company XPO Logistics will take over … Read the full press release

EBRD now owns approximately 8.4 per cent stake in Addiko Bank

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD now owns a stake of approximately 8.4 per cent of Addiko Bank AG. EBRD has swapped its indirect stake in the bank, which it held via a private special purpose vehicle, with … Read the full press release