Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Bristol led team announces breakthrough in the transformation of human cells

A breakthrough in the transformation of human cells by an international team led by researchers at the University of Bristol could open the door to a new range of treatments for a variety of medical conditions. Their paper, published today … Read the full press release

Very small reductions in kidney function linked to subtle heart and blood vessel damage – University of Birmingham research

BIRMINGHAM, 18-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Very small reductions in kidney function are directly linked to subtle heart and blood vessel damage, according to new research from the University of Birmingham, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This shows for the … Read the full press release

Regenerative medicine: Nottingham University led team developed highly efficient system using small proteins that target the cell’s sugar coating

NOTTINGHAM, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the main stumbling blocks in regenerative medicine has been the inefficient delivery of targeted treatments to control how cells behave — one way is to regulate the genes inside damaged cells by efficiently … Read the full press release

Experian’s project to promote self-improvement among university students, female entrepreneurs, and SMEs reaches 2,500 students in Turkey

42 volunteer trainers from 10 cities gather to celebrate their experiences ISTANBUL, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 2,500 university students across 16 cities have been trained by Experian’s experts and young volunteers of the social responsibility project ‘Manage Your Future Now’ project. The … Read the full press release

2015 Email Marketing Awards: Experian Marketing Services received top honors in five categories

The Relevancy Group’s The Marketer Quarterly recognized Experian’s contributions to outstanding email marketing campaigns for Boden, American Home Shield, Chico’s, Ann Taylor and DIRECTV New York, N.Y., 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Marketing Services,a recognized leader in data-driven marketing and cloud-based … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 2015 sales the second-highest ever recorded in its 112-year history

Second highest sales in the marque’s 112-year history. 3,785 cars delivered to customers in 2015. Rolls-Royce dominates super-luxury segment (+€200,000 net). Strong performances in all global regions, with exception of China. Bespoke personalisation at highest-ever levels. Results reaffirm Rolls-Royce as … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel to run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials supplier to trade customers for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

London / UK, Schindellegi / CH, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel and GSK signed an end-to-end global logistics partnership until 2021 that will see Kuehne + Nagel run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials … Read the full press release

Samaritans’ CEO Ruth Sutherland comments on £1bn funding for mental health services in England

SURREY, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans welcomes the £1bn funding for mental health services in England, as the first joined-up commitment to mental health. Samaritans’ CEO Ruth Sutherland said: “The emphasis on care and treatment services is to be welcomed, but I … Read the full press release

Starhome Mach and Machina Research: M2M’s share of roaming doubled in the last 12 months

London, UK & Zurich, Switzerland, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An evaluation jointly carried out by Starhome Mach and Machina Research has concluded that Mobile Network Operators need to pay more attention to the impact of M2M roaming on their networks … Read the full press release

HIV-1: ViiV Healthcare formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

LONDON, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company with GSK, Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC (Janssen) for the phase III investigation and commercialisation of the … Read the full press release

Savills plc Pre-Close trading update in respect of the year to 31 December 2015

LONDON, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills plc, the international real estate advisor, publishes the following Pre-Close trading update in respect of the year to 31 December 2015. The Group experienced a strong finish to the year with the completion of … Read the full press release

OASE Group acquired the assets of the company Reef One Ltd (Norwich, UK)

Hörstel, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The OASE Group, headquartered in Hörstel, Germany, is pleased to announce that they have acquired the assets of the company Reef One Ltd (Norwich, UK). The transaction has been closed with immediate effect and the … Read the full press release

McLaren will showcase Sports Series and Super Series at 94th edition of Brussels Motor Show

McLaren 570S Coupé and 675LT Coupé to make Belgian show debut The Sports Series is available to order now, priced from €162,750 in Belgium McLaren is represented exclusively by Ginion Group in Belgium and Luxembourg SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren … Read the full press release

Asian Le Mans Series: McLaren GT factory driver Rob Bell to build on the race win secured in Malaysia which extended the championship lead

SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The McLaren 650S GT3 returns to the track this weekend as the third round of the Asian Le Mans Series championship takes place at Buriram, Thailand. McLaren GT factory driver Rob Bell rejoins Clearwater Racing, alongside teammates … Read the full press release

EP UK Investments Ltd to acquire Lynemouth Power Limited from RWE Supply & Trading GMBH

PRAHA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EP UK Investments Ltd (EP UK), a subsidiary of Energetický a průmyslový holding (“EPH”), a leading Central European energy group which owns the 2GW Eggborough Power Station, are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached on the purchase of … Read the full press release

Experian® provides innovative and comprehensive solution for consumer-contact businesses with the launch of its Phone Number ID™

Real-time phone evaluation against 4,500 carriers, seamless integration and regulatory compliance makes this tool the most powerful offering in the market Costa Mesa, Calif., 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, today released Phone Number ID™, providing … Read the full press release

University of Warwick WMG to play a significant role in a new Internet of Things (IoT) Research Hub

COVENTRY, UK, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — WMG at the University of Warwick is to play a significant role in a new £23 million interdisciplinary Research Hub designed to drive forward UK research in the Internet of Things (IoT). Ed Vaizey, Minister … Read the full press release

Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary: University of Warwick to launch a new online Shakespeare performance database on 15 Jan 2016

The death of most performed playwright in the world is to be marked in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and across the globe this year. Researchers from the Multicultural Shakespeare in Britain Project at the University of Warwick are set to launch a … Read the full press release

University of Warwick graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in its latest inspection report

University scores top grade in primary and secondary teacher training Warwick praised for work with Coventry and Warwickshire schools and colleges COVENTRY, UK, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Teacher training at the University of Warwick has been graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted … Read the full press release

Ferrari 488 GTB won the Supercars category of The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars

The V8 wins the Supercars category in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars Maranello, ITALY, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrari is honoured to have won another very prestigious award for the Ferrari 488 GTB from one of the UK’s leading … Read the full press release