Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Amey’s Target Zero campaign wins the Workforce Safety Award at the UK Rail Industry Awards

OXFORD, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey’s Target Zero campaign and safety initiatives within our rail business were giving a ringing endorsement by our industry peers last week – as we were announced winners of the Workforce Safety Award at the UK … Read the full press release

Anthony Joshua MBE vs. Charles Martin for the IBF world title live on Sky Sports Box Office on 9 April at The O2

British heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua MBE will challenge Charles Martin for the IBF world title live on Sky Sports Box Office on 9 April at The O2.  Isleworth, UK, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Destiny calls for Joshua who will contest … Read the full press release

Sky announces the promotion of Sarah Wright as the new Director of Acquisitions

Isleworth, UK, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sarah Wright, currently Controller of Acquisitions, has been promoted to become Sky’s new Director of Acquisitions, reporting to Gary Davey, Managing Director, Content.  She joined Sky in 2009 from UKTV where she was Director of … Read the full press release

Third series of multi-award-winning comedy series The Trip starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon on Sky Atlantic

Isleworth, UK, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Created and directed by Michael Winterbottom for Revolution Films, Sky Atlantic is bringing its customers the third series of multi-award-winning and much-loved comedy series The Trip, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. The Trip to … Read the full press release

DONG Energy welcomes the start-up of gas production from the Laggan-Tormore fields in the UK’s West of Shetlands area

Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DONG Energy today welcomed the start-up of gas production from the Laggan-Tormore fields in the UK’s West of Shetlands area. Operated by Total with DONG Energy a 20% equity owner, Laggan-Tormore is located in 600 … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton appoints Stuart McIntyre as its Regional Head of HR

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Southampton has recruited change management expert Stuart McIntyre to join the team as Regional Head of HR. Starting on Monday 8 February, Stuart will bring his wealth of business expertise to the port’s management team … Read the full press release

More than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo handled by ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales in 2015

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled more than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2015 and launched an array of renewable energy projects and significant new investments. The 12.5 million tonnes of cargo … Read the full press release

EY appoints Scott Halliday as its new Area leader for Japan effective 1 March

EY announces the appointment of Scott Halliday as its new Area leader for Japan, effective 1 March. The EY member firms in Japan together represent nearly 8,000 people. LONDON, 10-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In his role as Area Managing Partner (AMP), … Read the full press release

EY announces the appointment of Raj Apte as Head of Restructuring for Central and Southeast Europe

Raj Apte has been appointed EY’s Head of Restructuring for Central and Southeast Europe (CSE), with immediate effect. BUDAPEST, 10-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Based in Budapest, Raj is responsible for leading a team of professionals across 22 countries in the region, … Read the full press release

SAP honours EY with two Partner Excellence Awards 2016

Awards recognize EY’s achievements in cloud business services and digital transformation LONDON, 10-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is pleased to announce that it has received two SAP Partner Excellence Awards 2016 from SAP. The awards EY received are: SAP EMEA/MEE Partner … Read the full press release

EY expands analytics managed services capabilities for clients worldwide with its Analytics-as-a-Service platform EY Synapse

EY Synapse helps businesses expedite organizational changes that drive and sustain value from analytics NEW YORK, 10-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EY has announced its global Analytics-as-a-Service (AaaS) platform, EY Synapse, to accelerate the delivery of analytics-driven insights that businesses can use … Read the full press release

Inmarsat to provide the LoRa ecosystem with satellite connectivity

Inmarsat to provide Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity while contributing to development of global standard LONDON, 10-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat today announced that it has joined the LoRa Alliance, dedicated to developing a global standard for IoT. Inmarsat will provide the … Read the full press release

Ashby Square News’ entire product range rebranded as part of Loughborough University’s Market Town project

Leicestershire, UK, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It was a rather unusual day of business for Loughborough newsagent, Ashby Square News on Saturday (6 February 2016). The shop’s entire product range was rebranded as part of Loughborough University’s Market Town project, an … Read the full press release

Loughborough University extends deadline for its Special Projects Fund until Friday 19 February

Leicestershire, UK, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University has extended the deadline for its Special Projects Fund and will now be accepting bids until Friday 19 February. The Special Projects Fund is one of four rounds offered by the University as … Read the full press release

NTT Communications Corporation recognized by ATLANTIC-ACM with 2016 Global Wholesale Service Provider Excellence Awards

Recognitions Highlight the Company’s Network Performance, Service Delivery, Customer Service, Brand and Billing New York, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the global data and IP services arm of Fortune Global 500 telecom leader NTT (NYSE: NTT), … Read the full press release

Associated British Foods plc confirms interest to acquire remaining shares of Illovo Sugar Limited

LONDON, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shareholders are referred to the announcement released today by Illovo Sugar Limited (“Illovo”), Associated British Foods plc (“ABF”) 51.35% held subsidiary, whereby it confirms ABF has made a non-binding expression of interest to Illovo, to … Read the full press release

Schroder Real Estate: Regional Office Property Unit Trust acquires Earl Grey House in Newcastle for £11.9 million

LONDON, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Regional Office Property Unit Trust, advised and managed by Schroder Real Estate, has acquired Earl Grey House in Newcastle from a private vendor for £11.9 million. The price reflects a net initial yield of 6.6% … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Mulliner reveals its latest range of bespoke creations for the Flying Spur

New range of Mulliner bespoke features available in Flying Spur Refrigerated bottle cooler, sterling silver atomisers and painted veneers now offered Mulliner specialist coach-building division brings Bentley customers’ visions to life Bentley Flying Spur combines class-leading refinement with effortless performance … Read the full press release

Anne Richards to succeed Michael McLintock as M&G Chief Executive Prudential

LONDON, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential plc (“Prudential”) announces that Michael McLintock has decided to retire as Chief Executive of M&G Investments and as an executive director of Prudential. He will be succeeded later this year, subject to regulatory approval, by … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce completes successful factory acceptance test for first MT30 Gas Turbine for Type 26 Global Combat Ship

DERBY, 04-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce achieved a significant milestone for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme today. At a ceremony in Bristol the company marked the completion of a successful factory acceptance test for the first … Read the full press release