Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Loughborough University: The Daily Express and Daily Star declared for UKIP before the UK General Elections

The Daily Express and Daily Star have already effectively declared for UKIP, say Loughborough University researchers. Leicestershire, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The formal political declarations of national newspapers on the eve of polling day are an important ritual in UK … Read the full press release

Loughborough Students’ Union’s annual music festival Freefest to welcome staff, students and local residents on Bank Holiday Monday

Leicestershire, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough Students’ Union’s annual music festival Freefest returns on Bank Holiday Monday! (4 May 2015) This year, the Student’s Union has teamed up with LU Arts to bring you an extended week long of creative … Read the full press release

Loughborough one of the top 15 universities in the UK according to The Complete University Guide league table for 2016

Leicestershire, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough remains one of the top 15 universities in the UK, holding onto its 13th place in The Complete University Guide league table for 2016. The announcement comes just days after Loughborough was crowned University … Read the full press release

Loughborough University runners to support the Anthony Nolan charity at London’s Green Belt Relay

Loughborough University runners are taking on London’s Green Belt Relay to raise money to support the Anthony Nolan charity. The 220 mile, 22-stage race takes place on 16 – 17 May. Leicestershire, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading the team of staff … Read the full press release

BP to sell its equity in the Central Area Transmission System (CATS) to Antin Infrastructure Partners for £324 million

LONDON, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BP today announced it has agreed to sell its equity in the Central Area Transmission System (CATS) business in the UK North Sea to Antin Infrastructure Partners for £324 million ($486 million). BP is currently … Read the full press release

John Rishton to retire as Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce on 2 July 2015

Derby, England, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that John Rishton has decided to retire as Chief Executive on 2 July 2015. He will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search. Warren East was … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial, Don Bosco Educational Projects launch professional youth certificate programme in Ennerdale, Johannesburg

CNH Industrial, in cooperation with Don Bosco Educational Projects, and with the support of its brand Iveco, has launched a professional youth certificate programme in Ennerdale, Johannesburg. Part of the company’s global TechPro2 initiative, this programme will provide young people … Read the full press release

Aviva research: SMEs fail to make use of expert advice when setting up their business

Only 9% consult legal advisers while 13% use IFAs One in ten not sure whether they need to enrol their staff into a workplace pension A quarter of SMEs don’t know employers’ liability insurance is legally required once they have … Read the full press release

Aviva Chairman John McFarlane received the FTSE 100 award in the 2015 Non-Executive Director Awards

LONDON, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — John McFarlane, Chairman of Aviva plc, has received the FTSE 100 award in the 2015 Non-Executive Director Awards. These awards were established in 2006 to recognise the achievements of Non-Executive Directors who contribute daily to the … Read the full press release

Sarah Ward appointed Group HR Director at Aviva plc

LONDON, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces the appointment of Sarah Ward as Group HR Director reporting to Mark Wilson, Aviva’s Group Chief Executive Officer. Sarah will be replacing Aviva’s current Group HR Director, Christine Deputy, who has … Read the full press release

European Medicines Agency extends deadline for submitting expressions of interest to participate in the information-sharing initiative for generics

Companies encouraged to submit expressions of interest LONDON, 23-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The deadline for submitting expressions of interest to participate in the information-sharing initiative for generics has been extended to give more time to companies to submit their applications. … Read the full press release

Bristol, European Green Capital 2015: EIB supported the city’s ambitious energy programme

Bristol is at the forefront of a global movement of cities that are reinventing what it means to be sustainable and resilient in the age of climate change. Luxembourg, 23-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Located in South West England, Bristol city, … Read the full press release

Ricoh Europe sponsored Economist Intelligence Unit white paper: academics and leaders predict the top trends they believe will change how we work in the next 10 to 15 years

LONDON, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Workplace experts from a cross-section of industries have revealed the top trends they believe will change how we work in the next 10 to 15 years. In a new white paper focused on ‘The Future of … Read the full press release

Ben van der Werf to succeed Richard Jameson as head GfK’s Consumer Experiences business in UK

Richard Jameson leaving GfK to pursue new opportunities London, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective May 11, Ben van der Werf will head GfK’s Consumer Experiences business in the United Kingdom. In addition, he will take regional responsibility for Consumer Experiences … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham will now offer a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham is expanding its global academic borders with the announcement that it will now be offering a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform. These comprehensive courses … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham to welcome BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of General Election events and debates

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With the General Election is fast approaching, the University of Birmingham is welcoming the BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of events and debates to help students, staff and local residents get … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham researchers identified important new way in which our immune systems are regulated

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Birmingham have identified an important new way in which our immune systems are regulated, and hope that understanding it will help tackle the debilitating effects of type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid … Read the full press release

University of Sussex study: next-generation technologies can stimulate different areas of the hand to convey feelings of happiness, sadness, excitement or fear

Human emotion can be transferred by technology that stimulates different parts of the hand without making physical contact with your body, a University of Sussex-led study has shown. BRIGHTON, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sussex scientist Dr Marianna Obrist, Lecturer at … Read the full press release

Ground-breaking training project for junior doctors “ePIFFany” developed in Leicester showcased at International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare, London, 21 – 24 April

Dr Rakesh Patel develops new ‘ePIFFany’ initiative LEICESTER, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A ground-breaking training project for junior doctors – developed in Leicester and soon to be launched in Lincolnshire – will be showcased to a global audience of health … Read the full press release

EY Strategic Growth Forum in Rome: The greater Mediterranean region is already one of the most attractive FDI destinations worldwide

US$85.5b of greenfield FDI in 2013, outperforming China Global companies drawn by growth and investment opportunities, improved skills and infrastructure Instability (53%) and lack of transparency (29%) remain top concerns ROME, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With a total GDP of … Read the full press release