Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Major new partnership to support effective implementation of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) landmark Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, a major business-led initiative, was launched today to assist developing countries and speed implementation of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement The landmark trade agreement could add over $1 trillion to global trade … Read the full press release

Helena Bragd bliver administrerende direktør for Becton Dickinson i Norden

OXFORD, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Helena Bragd tillsätts som vd för Becton, Dickinson and Companys (BD) affärsenhet BD Nordics. Helena har över 20 års erfarenhet som chef inom farmaceutisk och medicinteknisk verksamhet hos välkända aktörer inom branschen, bland annat ResMed, … Read the full press release

Helena Bragd joins Becton Dickinson to lead newly empowered Nordic business

OXFORD, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Helena Bragd has joined global medical technology leader Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) as General Manager for the Nordic region. Helena brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical- and med-tech leadership experience to the role, … Read the full press release

Andreas Bareis appointed Managing Director, Middle East and Africa McLaren Automotive

SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren Automotive has appointed Andreas Bareis to the role of Managing Director, Middle East and Africa in an important and strategic change for the region. Andreas was previously Executive Director of Quality at the McLaren Technology … Read the full press release

Supercar: Final production of the McLaren P1™

375th and final example of the McLaren P1™ produced Completion of the first production model in the McLaren range-topping Ultimate Series First full-body visual carbon conversions now in build with McLaren Special Operations (MSO) SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The final … Read the full press release

Sixth retailer for McLaren Automotive to be opened in the UK

SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  McLaren Automotive has announced the appointment of McLaren Bristol – its sixth retailer to be opened in the UK. McLaren Bristol will be responsible for the south west of England, and complements the existing McLaren Automotive … Read the full press release

McLaren 650S GT3 claims class victory and 4th place overall at Sepang 12 Hours

SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The McLaren 650S GT3 claimed class victory and fourth place overall at the Sepang 12 Hours this weekend, bringing an end to the competitive debut season of the car, and crowning what has been the most successful … Read the full press release

Canada: Savills Studley acquired Real Facilities

NEW YORK, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the company’s continued expansion in North America, Savills Studley has acquired Real Facilities, a Toronto-based, full service commercial real estate firm committed exclusively to representing tenants. The newly acquired office (www.savills-studley.ca) will continue … Read the full press release

Sapa: London’s Pegasus Academy’s Whitehorse Manor features aluminium glazing systems from the Technal brand

OSLO, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Architectural Review has selected Pegasus Academy’s Whitehorse Manor in south London as winner of the AR School Awards as the best school in the world. The scheme features a series of architectural aluminium glazing … Read the full press release

UK Gov: UK consumers will have a clearer set of rules when they buy digital content such as games or music from elsewhere in the EU

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Commission proposals mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries. For the first time, UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions such … Read the full press release

UK PM David Cameron spoke with Russian President Putin about Syria: UK and Russia should work together

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with President Putin about the situation in Syria. A Downing Street spokesperson said: The Prime Minister called the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, this morning to discuss the situation in … Read the full press release

Disputes under the major UK Government services contract can now be resolved in Scotland

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Disputes under the major UK Government services contract can now be resolved in Scotland, the Advocate General for Scotland Lord Keen of Elie QC announced today ADVOCATE GENERAL AGREES DEAL WITH CABINET OFFICE AIMED AT … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca, Voluntis, US National Cancer Institute to test companion mobile app in ovarian cancer studies

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca today announced plans to test a digital support service for women undergoing treatment for recurrent platinum-sensitive high-grade ovarian cancer in clinical trials of cediranib plus olaparib. Voluntis has developed the service in close clinical … Read the full press release

Axis Communications showcased some of the leading innovation in the network video industry at events in UK and Sweden

Lund, Sweden, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video was joined by its partners for two highly successful events showcasing some of the leading innovation in the network video industry. The two events held over two … Read the full press release

RCOG, BMFMS statement on Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care MBRRACE-UK report

LONDON, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We welcome this report from the MRRBACE-UK team. It is gratifying to note that there has been a decrease in overall rates of maternal death, and that deaths from influenza and pre-eclampsia remain low. However, … Read the full press release

Heathrow responds to media speculation about Heathrow’s expansion

Responding to media speculation how Government will respond to the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion, a Heathrow spokesperson said: LONDON, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “The Prime Minister’s own Airports Commission confirmed in July that expanding Heathrow would have the … Read the full press release

Transport for London: Taxi-top digital advertising boards to display traffic information aimed at cutting congestion in London

LONDON, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Taxi-top digital advertising boards are to display traffic information in an innovative trial aimed at cutting congestion in London. From today (07 December 2015), Transport for London (TfL) are trialling the technology with BrightMove Media … Read the full press release

Transport for London (TfL) partners with world’s leading travel search engine KAYAK to provide free New Year’s Eve travel

LONDON, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for London (TfL) has teamed up with the world’s leading travel search engine KAYAK to provide free New Year’s Eve travel this year so that partygoers can get home safely. The partnership will ensure … Read the full press release

Callcredit Selects Cincom CPQ™ to Simplify Online Configuration of New Customer Contracts

Better CRM Integration to Add More Capabilities for Sales Staff MAIDENHEAD, United Kingdom, 9-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Callcredit Information Group has selected Cincom CPQ, the configure-price-quote solution from Cincom Systems®, to improve service to its clients through the rapid, reliable … Read the full press release

UKTV to launch three channels on Freesat

LONDON, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Multi-award-winning broadcaster UKTV will launch three channels on Freesat, marking the next step in its platform growth strategy. Yesterday, Drama and Really will be available to users of the subscription-free satellite TV service. UKTV’s CEO … Read the full press release