Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Engineering research by a consortium of UK universities shows how the UK rail industry can achieve multi-million-pound savings

Nottingham, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Practical measures to help prevent landslips and enhance track stability are among rail improvements pinpointed by engineering research involving The University of Nottingham. The potential upgrades would mean rail passengers face fewer speed restrictions, delays … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham spin-out NuVision received £379k seed funding from Mercia Fund Management

University of Nottingham spin-out, NuVision, has received £379k seed funding from Mercia Fund Management, to help develop innovative new eye care solutions for humans and animals. Nottingham, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The funding from Mercia will support the commercialisation of NuVision’s … Read the full press release

Experian: Youngest generation of house buyers in the UK unlikely to be found living in central parts of London

First time buyers now more likely to be living in the Western Isles of Scotland than in Kensington & Chelsea LONDON, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virtually none of Britain’s aspiring homemakers can now be found living in central parts of London, according … Read the full press release

Gamesa to supply nine wind turbines to repower the Ovenden Moor wind farm in the UK

Repowering of this wind farm will enable it to produce twice as much renewable energy using less than half as many turbines MADRID, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply1nine … Read the full press release

Sky acquires majority stake in Blast! Films, one of the UK’s longest established independent production companies

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has taken a majority stake in Blast! Films, the independent production company responsible for hit series The Supervet, The Route Masters and 999: What’s Your Emergency? Founded in 1994 by Ed Coulthard, Blast! Films … Read the full press release

Sky Sports won the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports has further strengthened its position as the home of the Premier League by winning the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms. The three-year agreement starting from … Read the full press release

BT sport becomes the only place to watch UEFA champions league and UEFA europa league next season

LONDON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT Sport is to celebrate becoming the home of European football with a new advertising campaign featuring football stars from across the continent. Airing on July 25, the new television campaign pays homage to the … Read the full press release

Travis Perkins funded Portsmouth Sailing Project now underway

NORTHAMPTON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The grey clouds may have loomed, but nothing was going to prevent the very first group of young people taking part in the Portsmouth Sailing Project from enjoying every second of their sailing adventure. Thanks … Read the full press release

Pearson agreed the sale of FT Group to Nikkei Inc. for £844 million payable in cash

Pearson is today announcing that it has agreed the sale of FT Group to Nikkei Inc. for a gross consideration of £844 million, payable in cash. LONDON, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news … Read the full press release

SSP and Capgemini partnered on enabling general insurers to accelerate their digital ambition and replace legacy systems

LONDON, PARIS, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SSP, a leading global provider of insurance technology, and Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, have entered into a services agreement focused on enabling general insurers to accelerate … Read the full press release

Samaritans: Suicides on the railways have risen by 5.3 per cent in the 12 months to March 31, 2015

SURREY, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Suicides on the railways have risen by from 278 to 293 in the 12 months to March 31, 2015, a change of 5.3 per cent. A rise of 5.3 per cent is in line with changes … Read the full press release

Amey, Arup awarded package two of the Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) valued up to £25 million

OXFORD, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, together with Arup on behalf of Highways England has been awarded package two of the Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) valued up to £25 million. The four year contract, which has been procured through Highways … Read the full press release

Golden Globe nominated American drama series True Blood exclusively on Sky Box Sets from 13th August

LONDON, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From 13th August, Sky customers will be able to watch all seven seasons of Golden Globe nominated, American drama series True Blood exclusively with Sky Box Sets. Based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine … Read the full press release

BMT Group will showcase its extensive range of capabilities and designs across the naval, land and air domains at the prestigious DSEI event in London

Teddington, UK, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, will showcase its extensive range of capabilities and designs across the naval, land and air domains at the prestigious DSEI event, to be … Read the full press release

Tate Britain will present a unique exhibition about Imperial visual culture from across the British Isles, North America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Asia and Africa

Artist and Empire 25 November 2015 – 10 April 2016 Tate Britain, Linbury Galleries Open daily 10.00 – 18.00 For public information call +44 (0)20 7887 8888, visit tate.org.uk, follow @Tate LONDON, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — How did Britain’s Empire influence … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group partners with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness

MANCHESTER, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a decisive vote by its members and colleagues, The Co-operative Group today (Monday 20 July) announces that it will partner with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Over a two … Read the full press release

The Bank of England’s Banknote Advisory Committee will now consider all eligible nominations for the new £20 note expected to enter circulation by 2020

LONDON, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday (19 July 2015), the two month public nomination period to determine who should appear on the next £20 note officially closed. Since 19 May, members of the public have nominated visual artists who they believe … Read the full press release

Loughborough University led studies combat sedentary behaviour in primary schools

How best to combat sedentary behaviour (prolonged sitting) in primary schools and encourage children to become more active has formed the basis of two new pilot studies in the UK and Australia. Leicestershire, UK, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Led by … Read the full press release

Loughborough Students union crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 35th consecutive year

Leicestershire, UK, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Last night it was confirmed that Loughborough Students have been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 35th consecutive year. Presented at the BUCS Annual Awards Dinner, part of the week … Read the full press release

Political strategists, journalists, academics gathered in Westminster for Loughborough University conference on the media coverage of 2015 General Election campaign

Political strategists, journalists and academics gathered in Westminster this week for a Loughborough University conference focussing on the media coverage of the 2015 General Election campaign. Leicestershire, UK, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Held over two days on 13-14 July in … Read the full press release