Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Bentley and Royal College of Art present the future of British luxury

British institution explores how automotive luxury will look in 2050 Student projects imagine luxury soundscapes, stratospheric Grand Touring and sophisticated driverless elegance Collaboration included curriculum tutelage from Bentley Design team CREWE, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley has collaborated with design students from … Read the full press release

BAE Systems: Series of planned exercises in high temperatures demonstrated Hawk’s capabilities to operate in hot weather

A demonstration led by the Royal Air Force has proven the Hawk advanced jet trainer’s ability to operate in soaring temperatures. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 08-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A pair of Hawk T2 aircraft from the RAF’s IV Squadron undertook … Read the full press release

Guy Montminy to succeed Erwin Bieber as president of the Platforms & Services (P&S) sector at BAE Systems

BAE Systems has named Guy Montminy as president of the Platforms & Services (P&S) sector, effective October 1. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 08-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With this appointment, Montminy has also joined the senior leadership team of BAE Systems, Inc., led by … Read the full press release

BAE Systems: Our vision for the proposed upgrade of the British Army’s Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank: Black Night

We have unveiled Black Night – a working example of our vision for the proposed upgrade of the British Army’s Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 08-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — We are leading a major strategic partnership of world-leading defence … Read the full press release

University of Exeter awarded with international research grant to further understand the genetics of autism

EXETER, 05-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A three year international research grant of $975,000 USD (almost £750,000) has been awarded to the University of Exeter for research by Professor Jonathan Mill into the genetics of autism. The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative … Read the full press release

The University of Exeter Medical School recognised students and staff achievements

EXETER, 05-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Exeter Medical School has recognised some of its excellent students and staff for their academic achievements during the 5th Annual awards evening. Some of Exeter’s best and brightest from across the Medicine, Medical … Read the full press release

EE marks the return of 4GEE Cinema series with Goodwood Flying School students enjoying world’s first 4G cinema in the sky

4GEE Cinema coming soon to a field near you: back for a second season of free 4G-powered outdoor screenings, EE is bringing BAFTA -winning films to rural communities across the UK 4GEE Cinema series launched with Goodwood Flying School enjoying … Read the full press release

BP and Aker BP to explore potential venture capital investments targeting technology and innovation improvements

Alliance will explore joint innovation and technology opportunities Pair will seek out potential venture capital investments LONDON, 03-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP today announced that it has signed a ventures cooperation agreement with Aker BP to explore possible areas of … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group: ELITE and JobsOhio partner to accelerate growth of midmarket companies in Ohio

ELITE USA launches today; State of Ohio is first state in the United States to offer ELITE programme ELITE and JobsOhio sign a collaboration agreement to accelerate growth of midmarket companies in Ohio, supported by local network of partners Business … Read the full press release

Bentley welcomed 83 new trainees to its strong workforce as it prepares to celebrate its centenary year

Bentley welcomes 83 new trainees to its headquarters in Crewe Apprentices, undergraduates and graduates working across the business Award-winning trainee programme continues Bentley’s 100 year apprenticeship association  CREWE, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has welcomed its new intake of apprentices, … Read the full press release

Prudential announces the appointment of Mike Evans as Chair of M&G Prudential

LONDON, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential plc today announces the appointment of Mike Evans as Chair of M&G Prudential in preparation for its planned demerger. He joins the Board of M&G Prudential with immediate effect. Mr Evans has 36 years … Read the full press release

Aviva colleagues across the UK can now gain qualifications as they work through Unite the Union partnership

LONDON, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Thousands of Aviva colleagues across the UK are being given the chance to gain qualifications as they work, thanks to a new Learning Agreement between the insurer and Unite the Union. Following a successful pilot … Read the full press release

Inmarsat highlights the importance of satellite communications in its 2018 Superyacht Connectivity Report

2018 Superyacht Connectivity Report indicates low levels of cyber security and increasing demand for home broadband equivalent speeds across the fleet LONDON, 01-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat today announced the publication of the 2018 Superyacht Connectivity Report, which highlights the crucial role … Read the full press release

Cormack Family Foundation Scholarships to support students from widening access backgrounds study at the University of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, 01-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Expat Aberdonian businessman Dave Cormack and his family have donated over £270,000 to set up a new scholarship programme to enable students from widening access backgrounds study at the University of Aberdeen. The Cormack Family Foundation … Read the full press release

Anglo American announces changes to its Board and Committee

LONDON, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (“Anglo American” or “the Company”) announces a number of changes to the roles of its non-executive directors following the decisions of Sir Philip Hampton and Jack Thompson to step down from the Board … Read the full press release

BP and Johnson Matthey’s award-winning Fischer Tropsch technology to support Fulcrum BioEnergy’s production of biojet fuel from municipal waste

BP and Johnson Matthey announce the signing of the first licensing deal for their innovative, award-winning Fischer Tropsch technology This technology will support Fulcrum’s production of biojet fuel from municipal waste LONDON, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP and Johnson Matthey … Read the full press release

Barclays launches new digital platform to boost its Corporate Banking operations in Western Europe

European footprint improved through increased investment Digital Corporate Banking platform developed to support multi-country banking More complete range of services available to institutional clients and global corporates Enhanced offering boosted by new hires in Europe LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group appoints Marshall Bailey OBE and Ruth Wandhöfer as Independent Non-Executive Directors

LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today announces that Marshall Bailey OBE and Ruth Wandhöfer will join the Group Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors. Marshall’s appointment is effective immediately and Ruth will join the Board from … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group celebrates Europe’s most dynamic and fastest growing SMEs in its ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe 2018’ report

Report demonstrates vital importance of high-growth small and medium sized companies (SMEs) to future European economic growth, innovation and job creation Report is part of broader LSEG support for European high-growth companies, including leading international growth market AIM and business … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange welcomes China Construction Bank listing of US$1 billion Sustainability bond on its International Securities Market

CCB’s $1bn bond becomes the first Sustainability Bond on London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market Reinforces London’s status as leading international green and sustainable financing centre Enhances LSEG’s position as a strong partner for international Chinese fundraising LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — … Read the full press release