Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

GRAHAM Construction supports London’s Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of the charity CRASH

GRAHAM team to participate in aid of CRASH charity. LONDON, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For the second consecutive year, GRAHAM Construction is proud to support London’s Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of the charity CRASH. CRASH is celebrating their … Read the full press release

Media coverage of the EU Referendum highly ‘presidential’ – Loughborough University report

LEICESTERSHIRE, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Media coverage of the EU Referendum is highly ‘presidential’, with David Cameron and Boris Johnson grabbing the headlines, the latest report by Loughborough University finds. Over the last month the Tories have dominated, with four of … Read the full press release

Two teams from Loughborough in this year’s Engineering YES final

Two teams from Loughborough have secured a place in this year’s Engineering YES final, a national competition that encourages engineering enterprise. LEICESTERSHIRE, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Engineering YES aims to raise awareness of the commercialisation of engineering ideas and encourages enterprise amongst … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register to reorganise its operations in the Americas into five operational areas

The Americas is a large and complex region with varying cultures, clients and priorities. The introduction of geographically and functionally dedicated hubs will ensure continued service excellence and advice can be provided in a more effective manner as client and … Read the full press release

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) design for 6,600 m3 LNG bunker vessel received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR)

HMD design for 6,600 cubic metre (m3) vessel based on Zeebrugge LNG terminal requirements has received approval in principle (AiP)  through LR’s Busan Technical Support Office New design is a vital next step in supporting capability for a global marine … Read the full press release

Russian Ambassador to UK Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko met Igor Bobachev, EVP, IT Cluster Skolkovo Foundation at Russian embassy in the UK

Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, met the head of the Russian hi-tech mission to the UK Igor Bogachev, Vice President, Executive Director of IT Cluster, Skolkovo Foundation. LONDON, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skolkovo brings top … Read the full press release

Expro awarded RoSPA President’s Award 2016 for its commitment to the highest standards of health and safety management

Reading, Englan, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has been awarded the President’s Award following 12 consecutive Gold Awards in the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016. This is … Read the full press release

International oilfield services company Expro FY 2016: revenue of $909.1m and adjusted operating profit of $223.5m

Revenue was $909.1m, down 30% on the prior fiscal year (2015: $1,307.1m) Adjusted EBITDA(2) down 32% to $223.5m (2015: $326.7m) Adjusted EBITDA margin remained stable year on year, at 24.6% (2015: 25%) Expro outperformed most major peers in terms of … Read the full press release

Innovative therapy in Europe: Functional Neurology to improve life of patients with brain and central nervous system disorders

GENEVA, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TESTmyBRAIN (Switzerland) has opened its first center of Functional Neurology in Europe. This non-invasive therapy (no medication, no surgery) coming from the United States helps patients suffering from migraines, concussions, strokes, AD/HD, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, … Read the full press release

Energise Barnsley’ solar bond expected to yield annual returns of 5 percent

Five-year investment in Energise Barnsley expected to yield annual returns of 5 percent Solar bond offer will raise £1.2m to fund up to 2 Megawatts of rooftop solar panels across council-owned buildings Energise Barnsley is the largest joint local authority … Read the full press release

Fund managers discussed the current market at Schroders investment conference

LONDON, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a recent Schroders investment conference fund managers discussed where they are seeing pockets of positivity in the market and what their hopes and concerns are following a volatile start to the year.  Marcus Brookes, Head … Read the full press release

Tyler Capital to implement Scila Compliance to monitor its trading for compliance with the latest regulatory requirements

London, Stockholm, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tyler Capital, a leading technology-driven proprietary trading group based in London and Singapore, has chosen to implement Scila Compliance to monitor their trading for compliance with the latest regulatory requirements. Stockholm-based Scila AB is a … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom presents integrated multi-application solutions for intelligent transportation systems at ITS European Congress, June 6-9 in Glasgow

Vienna/Glasgow, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The traffic of the future is about an efficient integration of transport, means of payments and security solutions. At the ITS European Congress from June 6-9 in Glasgow, Kapsch TrafficCom shows progressions in how the expert … Read the full press release

Robb Report names Bentley Bentayga SUV of the Year at its annual Best of the Best Awards

Bentayga receives top honours from leading luxury title Crewe-built SUV combines speed, performance and craftsmanship Creation of new ultra-luxury segment recognized by Robb Report CREWE, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors is today announcing that the new Bentayga has been named … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow research shows how double-stranded DNA splits using delocalized sound waves that are the hallmark of quantum effects

GLASGOW, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have shown the weird world of quantum mechanics operating in the molecule of life, DNA. The research, which was carried out by academics from the University of Glasgow and is published today in Nature Communications, … Read the full press release

Guild of European Research Intensive Universities formed to tackle some of Europe’s most intractable scientific and social challenges

GLASGOW, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of world-leading universities has held an inaugural meeting in Brussels to found the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities. The Guild brings together universities that have demonstrable excellence in teaching, research and policy formation … Read the full press release

Researchers: Fast-evolving gene appears to play a critical role in dictating the colours and patterns on butterfly wings

Heliconius butterflies have evolved bright yellow colours to deter predators, while peppered moths famously turned black to hide from birds. A new study reveals that the same gene causes both, raising fascinating questions about how evolution by natural selection occurs … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge / GSK: Human genetics can support the development of new therapies

An approach that could reduce the chances of drugs failing during the later stages of clinical trials has been demonstrated by a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).  CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The technique involves … Read the full press release

Gates Cambridge Scholar Alison Greggor led study: Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins

Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins, according to a new study, which suggests they may learn that litter in cities is not dangerous. The research could help birds to adapt to urban settings better, helping … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge Research: Princely education in India in the age of colonialism: the education of Maharaja Sayaji Rao III of Baroda, 1875-81

CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As they struggled to maintain their grip on India as the jewel in the colonial crown, the British attempted to mould the character of India’s princes. Research by Teresa Segura-Garcia into the remarkable story of Sayaji Rao … Read the full press release