Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

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

SENA UNVEILS LATEST MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM – UPGRADED SLEEK AND SLIM 10S

Sena Releases the new 10S SAN JOSE, Calif., United States, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With the unprecedented success and popularity of Sena’s flagship product, SMH10, Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and … Read the full press release

World’s First Intrinsically Safe Windows 10 Tablet Approved for Hazardous Locations in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia

Aegex Tablets Gain ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 Certification LONDON, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s first intrinsically safe, Windows 10, Intel-based tablet, developed by Aegex Technologies LLC, has gained certification for use in hazardous locations in Europe and multiple international regions, including the Middle East, Africa and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: Increasing global instability and slowing Chinese economy the biggest threats to Britain’s automotive industry

Global economic instability is biggest threat to Britain’s automotive industry Businesses revise down growth forecasts amid international markets volatility Significant drop in number of manufacturing firms expecting to achieve business growth through exports Despite challenges, businesses planning to create thousands … Read the full press release

Loughborough University announced its first round of community donations for the academic year

A number of different community initiatives including a Christmas food bank, a gardening project and sporting activities have been supported by Loughborough University in its first round of community donations for the academic year. Leicestershire, UK, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Loughborough University: Intelligent Energy to develop embedded fuel cell technology for emerging smartphone OEM

Leicestershire, UK, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Intelligent Energy, the fuel cell technology company originating from Loughborough University research and headquartered at its Science and Enterprise Park, has entered into an agreement with an emerging smartphone OEM to create a tailored development and integration … Read the full press release

Calderdale College selects GRAHAM Construction as main contractor on its multi-million pound Unlocking Potential Project

£9m refurbishment project for Calderdale College. Hillsborough, England, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Graham Calderdale College in West Yorkshire has appointed GRAHAM Construction as the main contractor on its multi-million pound Unlocking Potential Project. The £9m scheme will see GRAHAM Construction undertake … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction awarded ‘Construction Project of the Year’ and ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’ at the Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards 2015

Company awarded ‘Construction Project of the Year’ and ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’ at the Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards 2015. Hillsborough, England, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction scored a notable ‘double’ at the annual Plant & Civil Engineer’s ‘Plant, … Read the full press release

AFME Chief Executive Simon Lewis on new proposals for EU Prospectus regime

LONDON, 1-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on the publication of the draft Prospectus Regulation today, Simon Lewis, Chief Executive of AFME, said: “We welcome this draft proposal as it represents an important first step towards meeting the objectives set out … Read the full press release

Nationwide Building Society comments on Government’s decision to once again look at the rules around inheriting ISA money

Swindon, England,  30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, Nationwide’s Head of Savings Policy: “We welcome the Government’s decision to once again look at the rules around inheriting ISA money because our figures suggest that a large number of people are struggling … Read the full press release

Impax Asset Management Group plc awarded Best Environmental Investment Manager for 2nd consecutive year and Best Specialist Fund Management Group at the Investment Week awards in London

LONDON, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Impax Asset Management Group plc (“Impax” or the “Company”), the AIM quoted investment manager focused on environmental markets and related resource efficiency sectors, has been awarded Best Environmental Investment Manager for the second consecutive year and Best … Read the full press release

Oxford University: Survey of sixth-formers reveal girls significantly less confident about their career prospects than boys

OXFORD, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Research undertaken by Oxford University’s Careers Service shows that girls are significantly less confident about their career prospects than boys, and have very different attitudes to what they seek in a career – attitudes that significantly … Read the full press release

University of Oxford led research: Cleaners and maids from Sri Lanka who work in the Gulf countries denied proper food and rest breaks

OXFORD, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New research reveals the huge physical and mental health toll suffered by migrant women from poorer Asian countries like Sri Lanka who go to the Gulf countries to work as cleaners and maids. Those interviewed said … Read the full press release

British writer and director Carol Morley awarded 2015 Wellcome Trust Screenwriting Fellowship in partnership with BFI and Film4

The fellowship, worth £30,000 , includes a curated journey into a world of scientific discovery. The award is designed to bring film and science closer together. LONDON, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — British writer and director Carol Morley (The Falling, Dreams … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce opens its £30m Production Facility extension to its Derby Assembly & Test Facility

DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today marked the official opening of its £30m Production Facility extension to its Derby Assembly & Test Facility with a ceremony conducted by Business Secretary Sajid Javid. The 2867m2 extension will increase capacity to assemble Trent … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce’s CEO Warren East’s update on review of operations

DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is today presenting the initial findings of Chief Executive Warren East’s review of operations including further details on the actions being taken to improve disclosure and transparency. Highlights include: Initial findings of the review of operations … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group’s new platform for public companies, investor relations professionals, institutional investors and brokers goes live

New digital platform for public companies, intermediaries and institutional investors ELITE Connect designed to simplify & lower cost of investor relations Beta testing with selected participants successfully completed Platform now open to accept new participants worldwide LONDON, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Transport for London’s £400m bonds transfer to new green bond segment at London Stock Exchange

Transport for London transfers its recent £400m bond issue to new London Stock Exchange green bond segments Money raised will support TfL’s environmental initiatives Commissioner Mike Brown opens London Stock Exchange trading £3.2bn of green bonds now listed on London … Read the full press release