Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Study: 4 per cent of cattle slaughtered in abattoirs in England had injection site lesions in the carcasses

NOTTINGHAM, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new investigation into how meat can be damaged by farm injections has found that 4 per cent of cattle slaughtered in abattoirs in England had injection site lesions in the carcasses. The study by … Read the full press release

CBI report: UK universities’ growing range of links with China key asset for deepening UK-China relations

As the UK shapes its economic role in the world following the EU referendum, cementing our position will be more crucial than ever.  LONDON, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — China’s increasing research and economic significance, and the UK’s world-leading universities, with their … Read the full press release

Pearson to invest in Jakarta-based higher ed technology startup HarukaEdu

$2.2M Funding Enables HarukaEdu to Scale Online Degree Programs LONDON, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearson, the world’s leading education company, today announces the latest investment made through the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund, (PALF). It is investing in HarukaEdu, a Jakarta-based startup … Read the full press release

Cloud hosting and colocation firm UKFast to appoint Clare Guerin as Group Management Accountant

MANCHESTER, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Manchester cloud hosting and colocation firm UKFast today announces the appointment of Clare Guerin as Group Management Accountant, filling a new role created to oversee the up and coming brands of the UKFast group of companies. … Read the full press release

Andy Slater appointed Business Director for Metro and Light Rail at Amey

OXFORD, 10-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey announced today that it is has bolstered its Rail Team following the appointment Andy Slater as Business Director for Metro and Light Rail. Formerly the Director of International Rolling Stock for Eurostar, Andy took up … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto suspends Energy & Minerals chief executive Alan Davies over Simandou project investigation

LONDON, 09-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29 August 2016, Rio Tinto became aware of email correspondence from 2011 relating to contractual payments totalling US$10.5 million made to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou project in Guinea. The company launched … Read the full press release

Europeana Music launches with more than 250,000 unique cultural items for music professionals, academics and enthusiasts

Europeana Music, an exciting new web resource, launches officially on 4 November 2016. It brings together unique music content — from some of Mozart’s earliest recordings to Smashing Pumpkin concerts — from sound archives and other heritage institutions across Europe. … Read the full press release

C&W Networks obtains MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE 2.0) industry standard certification for E-Line, E-LAN, E-TREE, and E-ACCESS

Partnership enables C&W Networks to implement more advanced connectivity using Juniper’s MX Series Routers LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — C&W Networks, a division of C&W Communications (C&W), one of the largest full service communications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and … Read the full press release

Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire confirmed new UK government funding for UK-Colombia strategic partnership on peace-building

LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New UK government funding for a UK-Colombia strategic partnership to share expertise on peace-building was confirmed today by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire as he officially welcomed the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel … Read the full press release

UK Education Secretary Justine Greening announced additional £4.7m investment for the education and training of social workers

Justine Greening sets out her vision for giving vulnerable children the best possible start to life. LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In her first speech to the social care profession, Education Secretary Justine Greening today (3 November 2016) set out her … Read the full press release

The next generation of the popular 4G tablet Robin now available in EE stores, online and from EE telesales

LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EE, today unveiled the next generation of the popular 4G tablet designed specifically for parents and their children – the Robin. Available to buy in EE stores, online and from EE telesales immediately, the Robin now … Read the full press release

Gov.uk: New £20 million fund in support of domestic abuse victims

This new fund will be used to increase refuge spaces and other accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence. LONDON, 03-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Local authorities can now bid for a share of a £20 million fund to support victims of domestic … Read the full press release

LCH SwapAgent: LCH launches new service for the non-cleared derivatives market

LCH SwapAgent will provide centralised trade processing, valuation, margining, risk calculation and optimisation services for the OTC bilateral rates & FX markets Service is designed to facilitate the standardisation and streamlining of bilateral OTC market infrastructure and end to end … Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes its second dedicated cargo-only service, AirBridgeCargo Airlines

100 tonnes of additional cargo will go through Heathrow a week New service will add to the airport’s efforts to double cargo capacity through expansion, and £180 million investment Last year, 29% of the UK’s non-EU exports by value went … Read the full press release

Mirum brings digital power houses Cleartag, HeathWallace and Quirk together in the Middle East and Africa

LONDON, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 1 November, Mirum will launch in the Middle East and Africa, bringing together three regional digital power houses, Cleartag, HeathWallace and Quirk. Renowned for their innovative and entrepreneurial cultures, together they will form what is … Read the full press release

WPP: Pace appoints Holly Kingsley as COO

NEW YORK, NY, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Holly Kingsley has been named Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Pace, a WPP company based in New York City, with offices in New Jersey and Florida. Pace is a full-service branding and marketing agency … Read the full press release

Five new unwitting comedians compete for Taskmaster series 4

LONDON, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding will compete to be crowned Taskmaster champion in series four of the hit show starring BAFTA-nominated Greg Davies and Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Alex … Read the full press release

Vivergo Fuels chosen as one of the Government’s partner to help North of England reach its full potential

East Yorkshire, UK, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol and high protein animal feed, has been chosen as one of the Government’s new official Northern Powerhouse partners and is the only Humberside-headquartered private business to … Read the full press release

Outdoor endurance event Caledonian Challenge set to close

GLASGOW, 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Thank you for supporting the Caledonian Challenge making it one of the most successful outdoor endurance events in Scotland. In recent years we have seen a marked decline in participants with decreasing fundraising income. Subsequently, we have … Read the full press release

Foundation Scotland: Langhope Rig Community Fund now accepts applications

GLASGOW, 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Community groups running projects and services within the community council areas of Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem and Borthwick Water & Upper Teviotdale can at last apply for grants again from the Langhope Rig … Read the full press release