Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

A doubtful campaign

Posted on 1, July 2015 by

LONDON, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Few election campaigns may prove to be really clear and transparent. But nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, and all the illegal contrivances and the truth about them sooner or later will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, News, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

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Peter Plumb and Stevie Spring appointed Independent Non-Executive Directors to The Co-operative Group’s newly elected Group Board

Posted on 1, July 2015 by

MANCHESTER, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group today announces the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, further strengthening the Board and continuing the governance reforms agreed by members last year. Peter Plumb, Chief Executive of Moneysupermarket.com PLC and Stevie Spring, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Retail, United Kingdom

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Students from The Kings School, Worcester, England win Land Rover’s new global education challenge

Posted on 30, June 2015 by

Students from Worcester, UK, celebrate after beating 100 young people from 11 countries in the inaugural World Final Land Rover 4X4 in Schools Technology Challenge helped Jaguar Land Rover engage 300,000 young people in 2014 Brand new Virgin Galactic towing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Education, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Rio Tinto’s spectacular Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender launched during world exclusive preview at the Sydney Opera House

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto’s spectacular Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has been launched during a world exclusive preview at the Sydney Opera House, with this year’s iconic collection including some of the most vivid pink and red diamonds … Read the full press release →

Posted in Marketing, Media, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

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Equistone Partners Europe announces that it has entered exclusivity with ICG regarding potential sale of the Stella Group

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe, majority shareholder in the Stella Group (La Toulousaine – Profalux – Eveno) since June 2010, has announced that it has entered exclusivity with ICG regarding a potential sale of the Group. Convinced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome can be managed by health and lifestyle changes

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can, for many women, be managed by health and lifestyle changes states new Patient Information published today (22 June) by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

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Lloyd’s Register study examines the risks involved with proposals for two potential locations of LNG offloading and storage tanks in Gibraltar

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A report recently released by Lloyd’s Register relating to LNG infrastructure in Gibraltar has been cited in the media and in political debate in Gibraltar. The report cited is an evaluation study covering proposals to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

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Finmeccanica – Selex ES: The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh to mark National Women in Engineering Day

Posted on 25, June 2015 by

EDINBURGH, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh on 23 June to mark National Women in Engineering Day. This was hosted by Finmeccanica – Selex ES at their Crewe Toll site. His … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Marketing, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

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EE becomes the official technology partner of Glastonbury Festival 2015; to reveal 4GEE Charging Bull an innovative new charging solution and double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot

Posted on 25, June 2015 by

4GEE Charging Bull provides unique charging point for official EE Power Bars which are back for 2015 on an epic scale Charging Bull also acts as a double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot – keeping festival goers connected for free EE increases … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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GlaxoSmithKline plc divests its meningitis vaccines Nimenrix and Mencevax to Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals

Posted on 24, June 2015 by

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced it is divesting its meningitis vaccines Nimenrix and Mencevax to Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc). LONDON, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The sale follows commitments given to the European Commission and other … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Technology, United Kingdom

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BBSRC: The Global Alliance for Research on Avian Disease (GARAD) conference to be held between 29 June – 1 July

Posted on 24, June 2015 by

The Global Alliance for Research on Avian Disease (GARAD) conference will be held between 29 June – 1 July, creating global partnerships to bring together the academic community and poultry industry. LONDON, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The partnership, led by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Management, Science, United Kingdom

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Loughborough University: Volunteers wanted for new study into wearable technology

Posted on 24, June 2015 by

Leicestershire, UK, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — This study, part of a student research project, will look into whether wearable technology can be used to help you to become more physically active by reducing the amount of time spent sitting. Criteria … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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Rosneft and BP strengthen relationship with production, exploration and refining agreements

Posted on 23, June 2015 by

This press release was jointly issued by Rosneft and BP LONDON, 23-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rosneft and BP today signed several agreements strengthening the long term strategic relationship between the two companies, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Rosneft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Russia, United Kingdom

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Vodafone Germany secured additional spectrum for mobile data and voice services in the Federal Network Agency’s auction for €2,091 million

Posted on 22, June 2015 by

LONDON, 22-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Germany has secured spectrum for mobile data and voice services in the Federal Network Agency’s auction for a total cost of €2,091million (£1,494 million). Vodafone has acquired rights to: 2 x 10 MHz in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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Vodafone to appoint Hannes Ametsreiter as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive pending Supervisory Board approval

Posted on 22, June 2015 by

LONDON, 22-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced its intention to appoint Hannes Ametsreiter as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive pending Supervisory Board approval on 30 June 2015. In addition to his responsibilities as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive, Hannes Ametsreiter will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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EBRD, IEA, FAO and Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources host workshop in Istanbul for energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies

Posted on 19, June 2015 by

Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources hosts workshop for post-Soviet and southern and eastern Mediterranean countries LONDON, 19-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies are the focus of a joint workshop by the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Turkey, United Kingdom

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Matteo Patrone appointed new Director for Romania at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Posted on 18, June 2015 by

LONDON, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Matteo Patrone has been appointed new Director for Romania at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and will take over his new role in Bucharest on 1 July 2015. Mr Patrone follows James … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Romania, United Kingdom

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RenewableUK: the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd

Posted on 15, June 2015 by

LONDON, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK is celebrating today’s announcement that the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project has been granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd. The project is scheduled to be built in Swansea Bay … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Technology, United Kingdom

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G4S welcomes the Final Statement by the OECD’s UK National Contact Point (NCP) on the group’s business activities in Israel

Posted on 12, June 2015 by

WEST SUSSEX, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Final Statement follows an extensive assessment by the NCP during which it has received submissions from G4S, interviewed representatives of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, examined evidence from NGOs and reviewed material … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

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Bayer MaterialScience: Security and ID cards using Makrofol® ID Superlaser film can add wide range of security features and be personalized significantly faster

Posted on 11, June 2015 by

Materials portfolio addresses evolving needs of this highly innovative sector LONDON, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Forgery is a major challenge for ID card manufacturers. Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world’s leading suppliers of polycarbonate films for security and ID cards, offers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

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