Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

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

GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out wins second contract with Primark at Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh

GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out secures second contract with Primark. Hillsborough, England, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following on from the successful delivery of Primark Wakefield, GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out have been appointed a second project for Primark this time at Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh. … Read the full press release

Barclays launches new physical and virtual global community for fintech innovation in New York

Rise, a new physical and virtual global community for fintech innovation, launches today in New York; new site will host the first US cohort of the Barclays Accelerator program, powered by Techstars New York and London, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

NatWest’s 2015 Student Living Index: Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham most affordable UK cities for students

Research reveals that Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham were ranked as the most affordable UK cities in which to study and most students rely on their student loan as their main source of income. Edinburgh, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NatWest’s 2015 Student … Read the full press release

42 winners to receive grants totalling over £1m from the RBS Skills & Opportunities Fund

Edinburgh, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — 42 winners whittled down from over 1,000 entries will receive grants totalling over £1m from the RBS Skills & Opportunities Fund later this month. The fund seeks to support community and charity initiatives that help people … Read the full press release

Vodafone Group published 2015 update to its law enforcement disclosure report associated with demands for assistance from law enforcement and intelligence agencies across 28 countries

LONDON, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group today published the 2015 update to its law enforcement disclosure report which provides a detailed insight into the legal frameworks, governance principles and operating procedures associated with demands for assistance from law enforcement … Read the full press release

Prudential: 21% of pensioners in UK have gone back to work since they reached the State Pension age, or are planning to do so in the future

Retired jobseekers want to keep mentally active as well as increasing their income in retirement Around one in six are doing voluntary work while nearly one in 20 are earning more than before they retired LONDON, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Prudential Portfolio Management Group Limited appoints Michael Coop and Ciaran Mulligan as new members to its senior management team

LONDON, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential Portfolio Management Group Limited (PPMG) has appointed two new members to its senior management team. Michael Coop, head of multi-asset portfolio management¹ , and Ciaran Mulligan, head of manager oversight² , have joined the … Read the full press release