Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to visit China, Philippines and Japan

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is in Beijing on the first stop of a Far East tour of China, the Philippines and Japan. LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — His tour starts with a two-day official visit to China, his second … Read the full press release

National Grid to revamp vital gas mains in St Margarets, Twickenham

Eight week scheme starting in St Margarets Road, Twickenham later this month Traffic management will help ensure work can be delivered safely and efficiently Work will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies LONDON, 5-1-2016 … Read the full press release

National Grid to install 2,248 metres of new pipes in Sywell and Overstone

Work will keep gas flowing until the end of the century Temporary traffic lights on Sywell Road and Overstone Road LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Year heralds a gas mains upgrade in Sywell and Overstone, Northamptonshire, that will keep … Read the full press release

Programme of improvements and maintenance on London’s road, Tube and rail network completed successfully by Transport for London

LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A far-reaching programme of improvements and maintenance on the Capital’s road, Tube and rail network has been completed successfully by Transport for London (TfL) and its contractors over the Christmas and New Year period. On … Read the full press release

Transport for London’s Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport Dana Skelley recognised with an OBE

LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the most senior and widely-respected women in engineering in Britain, Dana Skelley, Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport, has been recognised with an OBE in the Queen’s New … Read the full press release

London’s Newham with biggest percentage rise in house prices among major UK towns and cities – Halifax research

Newham in London recorded the biggest percentage rise in house prices among major UK towns and cities over the past year, according to new research by Halifax.  LONDON, 4-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Based on Halifax’s own house price data, the average … Read the full press release

Five winners in four categories will receive US$1m as part of EY’s new global recognition program “Better begins with you”

LONDON, 4-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EY has awarded US$1m to the winners of its new global recognition program, Better begins with you, which recognizes EY people who have found inspiring and impactful ways to bring EY’s purpose – building a … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank: Improving economic conditions in UK contributed to the pound outperforming the majority of major currencies in 2015

The Olympics may still be a few months away, but for savvy holidaymakers there’s never been a better time to visit Brazil than now. LONDON, 30-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The ongoing recession in South America’s largest economy has seen the … Read the full press release

HSBC to keep branches open longer and to provide emergency funding in support of flood-affected communities

LONDON, 30-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Antonio Simoes, CEO UK and Europe of HSBC, said: “The flooding which took place throughout December is impacting our personal and business customers in North West England and Scotland. It has injured people, damaged their … Read the full press release

Nottingham University Professor Colin R. Thorne key witness in a trial which settled centuries-old territorial dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua

NOTTINGHAM, 28-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The evidence given by an expert in rivers from The University of Nottingham has been pivotal in a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a centuries-old border dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Professor … Read the full press release

Sky Sports marks 50 years since Sir Alf Ramsey’s side lifted the World Cup in 1966

LONDON, 23-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports is giving England’s 1966 World Cup victory the full Monday Night Football treatment as it marks 50 years since Sir Alf Ramsey’s side lifted the World Cup. Using statistical data from Opta, the … Read the full press release

Sky Sports to show Dan Carter’s fixtures at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir on 17 January

LONDON, 23-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports cameras will be back at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir on 17 January for the fixture with Scarlets before following the Parisian team to Glasgow for a tricky away fixture the following week. Carter’s … Read the full press release

Samaritans’ leading volunteer and Chair of Trustees Jenni McCartney profiled in BBC Radio 4’s programme The Listeners

SURREY, 22-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans’ leading volunteer and Chair of Trustees, Jenni McCartney, will be profiled in the first edition of a new series of BBC Radio 4’s programme The Listeners on Tuesday 22 December. Jenni McCartney, who represents the charity’s … Read the full press release

Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant supported the sixth edition of the Global Gift Gala Foundation charity event in London

LONDON, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant was delighted to support the sixth edition of the Global Gift Gala Foundation charity event held on November 30th . Over 200 guests attended the Global Gift Gala at the … Read the full press release

SCC to create new dedicated public sector division for Managed Print Services (MPS)

SCC, Europe’s biggest independent IT services business, has announced the creation of a new dedicated public sector division for Managed Print Services (MPS). Birmingham, UK, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The announcement follows 18 months of unprecedented growth for SCC’s MPS business, and … Read the full press release

Rigby Group’s SCC takes controlling stake in One Point

Birmingham, UK, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In a deal announced today, SCC, Europe’s biggest independent IT services business which is part of the Rigby Group, has taken a controlling stake in One Point, adding mobile voice and data capability to complete its … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe, Inflexion Private Equity invest in smart, flexible power generation assets in UK

LONDON, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”) and Inflexion Private Equity (“Inflexion”) announce that they have together invested in UK Power Reserve (“UKPR”), a leading developer, owner and operator of smart, flexible power generation assets in the UK. … Read the full press release

Henrietta Jowitt appointed Managing Director Commercial at Confederation of British Industry

The CBI has today announced the appointment of Henrietta Jowitt as its Managing Director, Commercial. LONDON, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With an extensive background in business strategy, marketing, growth and change management, Henrietta will join the CBI early next year. … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto: Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia signs US$4.4 billion project financing agreement

LONDON, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The development of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia took an important step forward today with the signing of a US$4.4 billion project financing agreement. Oyu Tolgoi has secured Project Finance for the underground … Read the full press release