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UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond in China for high level talks with senior Chinese government representatives

Philip Hammond has arrived in China for a two day official visit, his first to the country since becoming Foreign Secretary. LONDON, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Underlining the increasing strength of the UK-China partnership ahead of the Chinese state visit … Read the full press release

Government-funded superfast broadband now reaches more than three million homes and businesses in UK

New figures show that the rollout of the government-funded superfast broadband has now reached more than three million homes and businesses LONDON, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than three million homes and businesses have been reached by the Government’s nationwide … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports’ Port of Hull shortlisted in the prestigious National Transport Awards 2015

Artist’s impression of the completed facility on Alexandra Dock at the Port of Hull (image courtesy of Siemens) LONDON, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Hull has been shortlisted in the Port of the Year category in … Read the full press release

Heathrow to trial a steeper approach for aircraft landing as part of its Blueprint for Noise Reduction to improve the noise climate around Heathrow

LONDON, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow today announced plans to trial a steeper approach for aircraft landing at Heathrow. This trial is one of 10 practical steps Heathrow is taking through its Blueprint for Noise Reduction to explore ways to … Read the full press release

Ernst & Young LLP and YourEncore partner to help life sciences and consumer products clients accelerate product development, strengthen regulatory compliance, and improve productivity

New York and Indianapolis, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ernst & Young LLP and YourEncore have formed a strategic alliance to provide end-to-end offerings designed to help life sciences and consumer products clients accelerate product development, strengthen regulatory compliance, and improve productivity. This … Read the full press release

Bank of England: Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) censures Co-operative Bank Plc for serious risk management and transparency failings

LONDON, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following an enforcement investigation into the Co-operative Bank Plc (Co-op Bank) the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), supported by a team of investigators at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has found that there were serious and … Read the full press release

Loughborough to hold an Open House event on Saturday 15 August

LEICESTERSHIRE, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough is holding an Open House on Saturday 15 August for students who’d like to find out more about the University as part of the Clearing and Adjustment process. The event will run from 10am … Read the full press release

Autumn Wave 2014 Student Barometer ranked Loughborough first in the UK and globally for overall satisfaction

Loughborough ranked as the top university for student satisfaction both in the UK and globally in an independent survey.   LEICESTERSHIRE, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the Autumn Wave 2014 Student Barometer for students from home, Loughborough was ranked first in … Read the full press release

400 apprentices join RBS; to receive a job at the end of their apprenticeship

EDINBURGH, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A couple of weeks ago we marked the launch of our apprenticeship scheme and I’m delighted we’ve committed to recruiting 400 apprentices over our next intake. They’ll be working alongside all of us at the bank … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) announce plans to construct a new production plant in Poland

DERBY, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) have named their joint venture Aero Gearbox International and announced plans to construct a new production plant in Poland. The news follows the signing of a final agreement, on 24 October … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: UK household savings grown more than sixfold (452%) over the past 40 years

Average savings per household has increased four-fold from £36,989 in 1975 to £145,566 Over a third of savings held in deposits, but proportion held in shares continues to fall Sixteen fold increase in value of pensions drives growth in household … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group: Massimo Tononi standing down as a Non-Executive Director of LSEG and Chairman of Borsa Italiana

LONDON, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today announces that Massimo Tononi is standing down as a Non-Executive Director of LSEG and Chairman of Borsa Italiana. Donald Brydon, Chairman of London Stock Exchange Group plc, commented: … Read the full press release

Aviva signed an exclusive seven-year distribution agreement with TSB to underwrite general insurance products under the TSB brand through 600 branches and digital platforms

Seven-year exclusive distribution agreement to underwrite general insurance products under the TSB brand through 600 branches and digital platforms 4.7 million TSB customers to benefit from modular home insurance that allows them to design their own insurance package Consolidates Aviva’s … Read the full press release

Thirty Year 10s from Bedfordshire test drive maths at University of Cambridge’s Centre for Mathematical Sciences

A group of intrepid fifteen-year-olds recently visited the University’s Centre for Mathematical Sciences as part of a high-octane HE getaway. CAMBRIDGE, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cambridge has nurtured some of the world’s most influential mathematicians – Sir Isaac Newton, James … Read the full press release

SABMiller names Johann Nel as Group Human Resources Director with effect from 14 September 2015

LONDON, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller has appointed Johann Nel as Group Human Resources Director with effect from 14 September 2015, in succession to Tony van Kralingen, whose intended retirement was announced in April 2015. Johann is currently running his … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow scientists investigate whether commercial trawling drives evolutionary change in fish evading capture

GLASGOW, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Intensive fishing prompts much concern and debate over sustainability of fish stocks, but could it also be driving evolutionary changes that render fish of the future less catchable? There are many examples of an evolutionary … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow and Pwani University in Kenya to promote joint scientific research and education programmes on tropical diseases

GLASGOW, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A partnership agreement to promote joint scientific research and education programmes – with a focus on tropical diseases – has been signed by the University of Glasgow and Pwani University in Kilifi, Kenya. The Memorandum … Read the full press release

Mediobanca to acquire a majority interest in the London-based, credit asset management and advisory firm Cairn Capital Group Ltd

Milan and London, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mediobanca SpA (“Mediobanca”) and Cairn Capital Group Ltd (“Cairn Capital”) have agreed terms for a strategic partnership in which Mediobanca will acquire a majority interest in the London-based, credit asset management and advisory … Read the full press release

University of Leeds researchers secured £5 million funding award from Yorkshire Cancer Research to tackle the North-South cancer divide

LEEDS, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Leeds have secured a £5 million pound investment aimed at tackling the North-South cancer divide, thanks to a funding award from Yorkshire Cancer Research. University experts will be working in … Read the full press release

Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Louis Robertson as Fine Art and Specie Underwriter in its London office

LONDON, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tokio Marine Kiln, the leading provider of specialist and corporate insurance, has appointed Louis Robertson as Fine Art and Specie Underwriter in its London office. Louis brings more than a decade of experience in Fine … Read the full press release