Category Archives: United Kingdom

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University of Bristol archaeologists uncovered defensive ditches designed to protect St Mary’s Church in Berkeley that span nearly a millennium

A series of defensive ditches designed to protect St Mary’s Church, Berkeley, that span nearly a millennium, have been uncovered by University of Bristol archaeologists digging at Berkeley Castle. There are five ditches in total, all running north-south to the … Read the full press release

Gloucestershire fossil as new species of ancient reptile identified by University of Bristol student

Fossils found in a quarry in Gloucestershire have been identified by a student and her supervisors at the University of Bristol as a new small species of reptile with self-sharpening blade-like teeth that lived 205 million years ago. Part of … Read the full press release

Samaritans’ volunteers responded to 5.3 million calls for help in 2014; 100,000 up vs 2013

SURREY, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans’ volunteers responded to 5.3 million calls for help last year, an increase of more than 100,000 compared with 2013. Figures released today, to coincide with the start of Volunteers’ Week, show that 21,007 volunteers … Read the full press release

Amey and DofE partnership continues helping young people maximise their future job prospects in the UK

OXFORD, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2014, leading public and regulated services provider Amey and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) began a pioneering partnership to support 12,735 DofE centres across the UK – strengthening the 13 year relationship between … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register Consulting will provide risk management support to companies involved in the Johan Sverdrup project

Risk expertise adds value to one of the largest oil discoveries ever made on the Norwegian Continental Shelf LONDON, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A framework agreement awarded to Lloyd’s Register Consulting will provide risk management support to companies involved in … Read the full press release

London property developer Manhattan Loft Corporation selected Bouygues UK for the construction of Manhattan Loft Gardens

LONDON, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The London property developer, Manhattan Loft Corporation, has selected Bouygues UK, the British subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, for the construction of Manhattan Loft Gardens, a 143-metre landmark tower in Stratford, East London. The project represents … Read the full press release

BT to support ABB in the transformation and management of its global communications infrastructure

BT’s networked IT services to help ABB employees to work more collaboratively and more securely in more than 100 countries LONDON, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT today announced it is supporting ABB in the transformation and management of its global … Read the full press release

LCH.Clearnet Limited announced that ForexClear has extended its client clearing offering to include European model account structures

European offering expands on ForexClear’s US client clearing model Four banks signed up as clearing brokers Variety of account structures provide end users with increased protection and asset segregation LONDON, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH.Clearnet Limited (“LCH.Clearnet”), the global clearing … Read the full press release

DONG Energy: Full power output achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm off the UK’s east coast

Full power output has been achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind, a major renewable energy project located off the UK’s east coast. Fredericia, Denmark, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Westermost Rough is capable of generating up to 210 megawatts (MW) of … Read the full press release

BMT Isis to provide safety and environmental support for JFD’s NATO Submarine Rescue System contract with the UK Ministry of Defence

Teddington, UK, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Isis (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced that it will provide safety and environmental support for JFD’s five-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of the NATO Submarine … Read the full press release

South Korea’s Byeong-Hun An wins record breaking “Players’ Flagship” at BMW PGA Championship

Wentworth, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — South Korea’s Byeong-Hun An produced one of the finest performances in the history of the European Tour’s flagship event as he cruised to victory today at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, just outside London. An, a … Read the full press release

Prudential: 15% of those planning to retire this year have no pension savings and will heavily dependent on the State Pension

Also, one in six will retire in 2015 with expected income below the minimum income standard for a single pensioner A retired couple reliant on the State Pension alone will get by just above the ‘poverty line’ The State Pension … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to upgrade four Watchman radars for UK Ministry of Defence following the award of £7 million contract

Following the award of a £7 million contract, BAE Systems are on task to upgrade four Watchman radars, continuing the critical support provided to the UK Ministry of Defence for surveillance and Air Traffic Control (ATC). LONDON, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

EBRD supports female entrepreneurs in the Turkish economy by providing financial and technical support

Women-led SMEs in south-east Turkey encouraged to apply for support LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Finance and Advice for Women in Business Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD organised a high level meeting in Kiev yesterday to deepen its partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports, while reinforcing the role and competitiveness of the private sector. Agribusiness … Read the full press release

EBRD president Sir Suma Chakrabarti and His Majesty King Abdullah held discussions in Jordan about economic support for the Hashemite Kingdom

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Sir Suma Chakrabarti, was received in Jordan today by His Majesty King Abdullah and held discussions about the EBRD’s support for the economy of … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency releases draft guideline on the development of gene therapies

EMA invites feedback on its new draft guideline LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical aspects of gene therapies for a three-month public consultation. The document aims … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency to host workshop on the use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections on 8 June 2015

EMA to host workshop on therapeutic use of bacteriophages LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will host a workshop on the use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections on 8 June 2015. The workshop will be … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen announces celebrated authors, poets and performers at the May Festival

Award-winning authors Michel Faber and David Mitchell will appear in Aberdeen as part of the May Festival. ABERDEEN, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The pair are just two of the highlights of a packed Word strand at the Festival, which will celebrate the … Read the full press release

Newcastle University fine art lecturer curated Gallery of Wonders set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer

NEWCASTLE, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An intriguing hybrid of art gallery and touring peep show is set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer. Gallery of Wonders, curated by Newcastle University fine art lecturer … Read the full press release