Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Birmingham School opens to form an exciting new addition to education in Birmingham this September

BIRMINGHAM, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The very first pupils to be taught at the pioneering University of Birmingham School began classes today (Thursday) as term started for year seven and lower sixth formers. The School, the first 11-18 university training school in … Read the full press release

Niculae Cantuniar appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of Ricoh Germany

LONDON, HANNOVER, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Ricoh Europe today announced it has appointed Niculae Cantuniar as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Ricoh Germany. Mr Cantuniar will lead Ricoh’s operations in Germany, reporting to David Mills, CEO Ricoh Europe. … Read the full press release

Ricoh Europe research: More than half of workers say their employers fail to meet the needs of different generations in the workplace

Businesses already struggling with Millennials face huge challenges if they fail to adopt new ways of working LONDON, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than half of workers (52 per cent) say their employers are failing to meet the needs of different generations … Read the full press release

Zumtobel acquired majority holding in UK lighting company AC/DC LED Holdings Ltd

Strategic addition to the existing brand and product portfolio Strengthening of market position in the areas of architectural façade and hospitality lighting Significant growth potential for acdc through the Zumtobel Group’s worldwide sales organisation acdc to remain an independent brand … Read the full press release

Experian, England Illegal Money Lending Team teamed up to tackle loan sharks issue in classrooms

LONDON, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Primary school pupils up and down the country are set to learn about the dangers of illegal money lenders thanks to a new partnership between Experian and the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT). Unlicensed … Read the full press release

Experian’s DV2020 report: More than two thirds of EMEA organisations cite availability of data as a key barrier to managing fraud

Poor availability of data could be impacting the effectiveness of fraud prevention in EMEA LONDON, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than two thirds of organisations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have cited the availability of data as a … Read the full press release

Unilever closes the acquisition of Murad

London/Rotterdam, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever announced today that, further to the announcement made on 2 July 2015, it has completed the acquisition of Murad. Ends Media Enquiries: Please contact the Unilever Press Office at press-office.london@unilever.com or +44 20 7822 6719. … Read the full press release

New music and comedy show with a stellar line-up on Sky 1

LONDON,  4-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky 1 is set to entertain viewers with Bring the Noise, an all-new music and comedy show with a stellar line-up, it was announced today. The show will see Ricky Wilson in his first role … Read the full press release

Panasonic to exhibit its latest products and technologies at Internationale Funkausstellung 2015 in Berlin, Sep 4-9, 2015

Bracknell, UK, 4-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Panasonic will exhibit its latest products and technologies at IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) 2015, one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances in the world, in Berlin, Germany, from September 4th-9th, 2015. … Read the full press release

Panasonic customers will be able to enjoy Freeview Play as soon as it becomes available in October 2015

Bracknell, UK, 4-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Panasonic has announced that its customers will be able to enjoy Freeview Play as soon as it becomes available in October 2015. For the first time, catch-up services including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4, … Read the full press release

BT and Rajant sign global framework agreement that will take BT’s global network coverage deeper into the industrial operations of customers

BT to Offer Rajant’s Wireless Mesh Networking Solutions to Customers Worldwide LONDON, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries, and Rajant, pioneer of innovative kinetic mesh … Read the full press release

CBI President Paul Drechsler in Glasgow to highlight the importance of the UK staying in a reformed EU to Scottish growth

Being in a reformed EU is critical to trade and investment. GLASGOW, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scotland should build on its already considerable success in exporting globally and attracting investment to its shores to grow, Paul Drechsler, CBI President, will say in … Read the full press release

Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA): New evidence that Japan Government continues to recklessly expose its citizens to heavily polluted whale and dolphin products

New analysis of toxic whale & dolphin meat shows Japan still gambling with human health LONDON, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As Japan’s annual coastal whale and dolphin hunting season began today with the aim of killing more than 15,000 marine mammals, the … Read the full press release

Savills Investment Management completed the acquisition of SEB Asset Management AG; EUR 15 billion of assets under management in the combined business

Acquisition creates a leading European and Asian real estate investment manager One business under the Savills Investment Management brand Set to launch new funds LONDON, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Investment Management (‘Savills IM’), the international real estate investment manager, … Read the full press release

UK Chancellor Osborne announced £500m of funding for the Royal Navy’s flagship submarine base HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane

LONDON, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Chancellor George Osborne today (Monday 31 August) announced over £500 million of funding for the Royal Navy’s flagship submarine base, HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, securing 6700 jobs and creating thousands more. The work, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca to present scientific abstracts from its cardiovascular and metabolic disease portfolio at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2015 in London

LONDON, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Over 20 scientific abstracts from AstraZeneca’s cardiovascular and metabolic disease portfolio will be presented at this year’s European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2015 in London, including five oral presentations. Data being presented will focus … Read the full press release

National Grid volunteers went back to school to give disused facilities a new lease of life

• National Grid volunteers restore disused area at High Halstow Primary School • Activities included painting, planting and removing and repairing fences • Event was latest in a long line of National Grid Community Action Days in the Medway area … Read the full press release

An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Australian study finds Chlamydia screening for all pregnant women aged between 16 and 25 is cost-effective

LONDON, 28-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Chlamydia screening for all pregnant women aged between 16 and 25 is cost-effective, finds an Australian study published today (26 August) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG). Chlamydia is one of … Read the full press release

WPP: J. Walter Thompson Australia acquired majority stake in Sydney based digital agency Webling Interactive

LONDON, 27-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP announces that J. Walter Thompson Australia has acquired a majority stake in Webling Interactive (“Webling”), an award-winning independent digital agency based in Sydney. Webling offers an end-to-end service covering strategy, ideation, design and development … Read the full press release

Transport for London (TfL) encourages Londoners to consider swapping their regular commute and cycle to work on National Cycle to Work Day, 3 September

LONDON, 27-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging Londoners to consider swapping their regular commute for a journey on two wheels and cycle to work on Thursday 3 September. To celebrate National Cycle to Work Day, TfL … Read the full press release