Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

DONG Energy choses MHI Vestas Offshore Wind as preferred supplier of V164-8.0MW wind turbine for phase 1 Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm project in UK

Fredericia, Denmark, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has been chosen by DONG Energy as preferred supplier for the proposed delivery of the V164-8.0MW wind turbine for phase 1 of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm. DONG Energy has … Read the full press release

Montagu Private Equity: CliniSys Group acquires the laboratory information system business unit of MCS AG in Germany

LONDON, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The CliniSys Group, the leading supplier in the European market of clinical laboratory information management systems, has today announced that it has acquired the laboratory information system (LIS) business unit of MCS AG, a leading … Read the full press release

TelecityGroup’s Cloud-IX platform chosen by eToro for hybrid cloud deployment for its core IT infrastructure

Social investment network uses Azure ExpressRoute to achieve flexible cloud deployment while meeting strict regulatory requirements. LONDON, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — eToro, the world’s largest social investment network, has chosen TelecityGroup’s Cloud-IX platform to achieve a flexible, secure and resilient … Read the full press release

RBS and NatWest urge UK dairy farmers to approach their bank for support if they face financial pressures

Agricultural experts at NatWest and RBS are urging UK dairy farmers to approach their bank for support if they face financial pressures. EDINBURGH, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The average milk price has fallen by 19 per cent over the past … Read the full press release

RBS and NatWest customers to be able to login to their mobile banking app using only their fingerprint

EDINBURGH, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS and NatWest first UK-based bank to offer login to mobile app using just a fingerprint following feedback from customers. Never until now has banking for UK customers been more at their fingertips, or fingerprints. … Read the full press release

BP Energy Outlook 2035: Global demand for energy expected to rise by 37% from 2013 to 2035, or by an average of 1.4% a year

LONDON, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Despite the dramatic recent weakening in global energy markets, ongoing economic expansion in Asia – particularly in China and India – will drive continued growth in the world’s demand for energy over the next 20 … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to present at IDEX 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 22-26 February 2015

LONDON, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We will be showcasing a wide spectrum of products and high-end technologies for air, land, sea and cyber Our presence Our presence at IDEX will span a number of our businesses including a strong focus … Read the full press release

Defra announced £14.5 million new investment in the Food and Environment Research Agency through a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University

Newcastle, UK, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Defra today announced £14.5 million of new investment in the Food and Environment Research Agency through a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University. Capita plc (‘Capita’) has been selected, following a competitive procurement process, as the … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group introduces new electronic identification and verification checks

New service allows customers to upload identification documents using a camera enabled computer, mobile or tablet Available across Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland LONDON, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From this month, Lloyds Banking Group is introducing a new … Read the full press release

RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive responds to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines

LONDON, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Responding to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said: “The wind industry adheres strictly to the legally-binding guidelines drawn up by Ofgem and the Department of Energy … Read the full press release

GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO consortium to supply electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project in Swansea Bay, Wales

GRAZ, Austria, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following an international bidding process, Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay plc. has appointed the consortium by GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO as preferred bidder for supply of the electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researcher, Dr Eleanor Longden nominated for her academic and media work at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Heroes Awards

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Universityof Liverpool researcher, Dr Eleanor Longden, attended the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Heroes Awards which recognise individuals who have helped, supported, or inspired those with mental health difficulties. Dr Longden. from the Institute of Psychology, Health and … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool: New training facility opens at Daresbury Laboratory giving hands-on experience to trainee medical physicists

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new training facility has opened at Daresbury Laboratory, aimed at giving University of Liverpool trainee medical physicists hands-on experience of medical scanners. The new Medical Training and Research Laboratory (MTRL) will house a SPECT/CT scanner that will … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool lecturer raised more than £5,000 for research project run at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Jonathan Hogg, senior lecturer in the History Department, has raised more than £5,000 for a research project run at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. In 2014 Jonathan’s son, Arlo Dutton Hogg, was stillborn at full term. … Read the full press release

Bridgepoint completed the acquisition of Italian-themed casual dining restaurants ASK Italian and Zizzi for £250 million

LONDON, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgepoint has completed the acquisition of Italian-themed casual dining restaurants ASK Italian and Zizzi in a transaction totalling £250 million. At the same time the restaurant group announced its unaudited financial results for the 28 … Read the full press release

Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd., to acquire the world’s most respected international sports marketing company Infront Sports & Media AG from Bridgepoint for EUR 1.05 billion

LONDON, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd., one of the leading Chinese conglomerates and China’s largest investor in cultural and entertainment sector has reached an agreement to acquire Infront Sports & Media AG, the world’s most respected … Read the full press release

University of York to lead major project to improve teaching methods in Kenyan primary schools

Academics from the University of York will lead a major project looking into ways to improve teaching methods in Kenyan primary schools over the next two years. YORK, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Funded by a joint grant from the Economic … Read the full press release

The University of York will host the third annual York Finance Conference (YFC) on 6 March 2015 at the Royal York Hotel

The University of York will host the third annual York Finance Conference (YFC), a public event for students, at the Royal York Hotel next month. YORK, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest internationally student-run finance conference in Europe, the event … Read the full press release

University of Leicester conference to discuss remote warfare issues on Wednesday 11 February

Leicester, UK, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Leicester stages conference to discuss issues relating to remote warfare Discussions will include the theory, practice and ethics of remote warfare Academics and journalists will talk about the benefits and the future … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Dr Paul Howard Jones will feature in new Channel 4 documentary providing a unique insight into the secret life of four-year-olds

Dr Paul Howard Jones from Bristol’s Graduate School of Education will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary [broadcast 10 Feb] providing a unique insight into the secret life of four-year-olds. BRISTOL, UK, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The observational documentary … Read the full press release