Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

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

Nottingham University: Research reveals how bMMRD syndrome causes multiple brain tumours in children

NOTTINGHAM, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has revealed how children with an aggressive cancer predisposition syndrome experience a never before seen flood of mutations in their disease in just six months. … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews: the £14m redevelopment of the sports facilities in final stage

Fife, Scotland, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest stage in a £14m redevelopment of the University of St Andrews Sports facilities has been launched by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson. The current Sports Centre was built in 1968 when the student … Read the full press release

Research: neonicotinoid insecticides levels accepted in agriculture cause both impairment of bumblebees’ brain cells and subsequent poor performance by bee colonies

Fife, Scotland, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Research at the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee has confirmed that levels of neonicotinoid insecticides accepted to exist in agriculture cause both impairment of bumblebees’ brain cells and subsequent poor performance by bee colonies. The … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals one in three 18 to 24-year-old Britons not registered on the Electoral Roll

One in three 18 to 24-year-olds not registered to vote with many unaware of the impact on everything from mortgages and identity protection to passport applications DUBLIN, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Political detachment among Britain’s young people could not only … Read the full press release

Samaritans CEO Catherine Johnstone to leave the organisation during 2015

SURREY, UK, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Catherine Johnstone, CEO of Samaritans said: “I would like to confirm that after more than six years as CEO of Samaritans, I have indicated my intention to leave the organisation during 2015. I have made … Read the full press release

BT revealed Sir Ian McKellen will be the voice of its Speaking Clock in support of Comic Relief

LONDON, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT today revealed the new celebrity voice of the Speaking Clock will be distinguished actor Sir Ian McKellen. McKellen’s dramatic voice will feature temporarily on the BT Speaking Clock from Monday, 2 February until Red … Read the full press release

Heathrow unveiled new plans to provide insulation to homes, if the Government gives planning approval for a third runway

Meets public challenge to develop noise insulation scheme comparable to other European hub airports including Schiphol, Madrid, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt New offering shaped by feedback from local public consultation Enhanced offer to cover all insulation costs for residents … Read the full press release

UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits Twickenham to mark the start of the biggest year in history for English rugby

The Deputy Prime Minister will visit Twickenham today to mark the start of the biggest year in history for English rugby. LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The visit comes just 4 days before the start of the Six Nations and … Read the full press release

Media agency MEC appoints Charmaine Lau as new Head of Interaction of their Hong Kong office

HONG KONG, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MEC, a leading media agency,www.mecglobal.com, has announced the appointment of Charmaine Lau as new Head of Interaction of their Hong Kong office. Charmaine will lead the digital team of MEC Hong Kong, securing growth … Read the full press release

The Coca-Cola London Eye introduces a live interactive social media wall in front of the London Eye, the Wall of Love

LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — This Valentine’s Day the Coca-Cola London Eye invites guests to share their stories of love and celebrate in luxury at the city’s most romantic setting. From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, a unique range … Read the full press release

PwC Q4 update: European loan portfolios with face value of €91bn were sold in 2014, up from €64bn the previous year

LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — European loan portfolios with a face value of €91bn were sold in 2014, up from €64bn the previous year, says PwC in a Q4 update from its Portfolio Advisory Group. PwC say the European secondary market … Read the full press release

BG Group enhances its capacity to deliver commercially attractive oil and gas projects around the world with KBR partnership

BG Group has signed a global alliance with KBR enhancing the company’s capacity to deliver commercially attractive oil and gas projects around the world. READING, UK, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The single-partner alliance, which has been signed for six years … Read the full press release

Kering Foundation François-Henri Pinault and Women’s Aid Polly Neate sign new Charter to combat domestic violence against women in UK

The Kering Corporate Foundation partners with charity Women’s Aid to prevent and combat violence against women Following similar charters signed in France and Italy, the Kering Foundation now commits to roll out training programmes across all Kering brands in the … Read the full press release

Visa Europe reported its strongest annual financial performance to date with revenue 9% up YoY

Revenue rises 9% and profits increase 30% year-on-year 2015 will be a defining year for digital payments Visa calls on retailers to use savings from regulation on improving consumer payments experience LONDON, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Visa Europe has reported its … Read the full press release

BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats announce the development of the Tri60® power boat

Teddington, UK, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats are pleased to announce the development of the Tri60®.  Short-listed for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015 in the Yacht Concept up to 40m category, this exciting new 60’ … Read the full press release

BMT WBM: AQUIS Great Barrier Reef Resort Project in Cairns approved by the Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The AQUIS resort Environmental Impact Study (EIS) which contains considerable input from BMT WBM, has been approved by the Queensland Government. This paves the way for development of the A$ 8.15 billion AQUIS Great Barrier Reef … Read the full press release

Inmarsat announced that Dr. Hamadoun Touré will join the Board on 1 March 2015 as a non-executive director

Dr. Hamadoun Touré to join in March 2015 LONDON, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) today announced that Dr. Hamadoun Touré will join the Board on 1 March 2015 as a non-executive director. Dr. Touré was Secretary General of the … Read the full press release

Tate Film will present the UK premiere of Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air as part of a new programme

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air 18 February 2015, 18:30 – 21:00 Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern £5, concessions available – book tickets LONDON, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tate Film will present the UK premiere of Ming of Harlem: … Read the full press release

The Bank of England appointed Alex Brazier and Sam Woods to its Executive Team

The Bank of England today announced two new appointments to its Executive Team. LONDON, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Court of the Bank of England today approved the appointment of Alex Brazier as Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and … Read the full press release