Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

KB Penzijní společnost named “The Best Pension Fund Czech Republic 2014” in the Global Banking and Finance Review portal Awards for the fourth time in a row

Prague, 1-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KB Penzijní společnost was named “The Best Pension Fund Czech Republic 2014” for the fourth time in a row in the prestigious Awards of the UK-based Global Banking and Finance Review portal. In these ratings, KB … Read the full press release

Burberry opens new store in Omotesando, Tokyo

TOKYO, 1-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — British Burberry model Jourdan Dunn hosted an event tonight to celebrate the brand’s new store in heart of Omotesando, Tokyo. The in-store cocktail event, was attended by over 400 guests including Burberry models Ryohei Yamada … Read the full press release

BMT awarded a contract to provide design expertise for advanced bulk-material handling system for the emerging port of Samalaju in East Malaysia

Sarawak, Malaysia, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT subsidiaries in the Asia-Pacific region have been awarded a contract to provide design expertise for an advanced bulk-material handling system for the emerging port of Samalaju in East Malaysia. BMT is a leading international … Read the full press release

EY’s 11th bi-annual Global Capital Confidence Barometer reveals the desire for M&A by consumer products companies rebounded after a dip earlier in 2014

LONDON, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of consumer products (CP) companies focused on growth increased to 52% (up from 38% six months ago) according to EY’s 11th bi-annual Global Capital Confidence Barometer, a survey of more than 1,600 senior … Read the full press release

Halifax research reveals Black Friday is set to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year

EDINBURGH, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Black Friday is set to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, as retailers adopt the American tradition of offering discounts to entice shoppers in the run up to the festive season, research … Read the full press release

Inmarsat: SwiftBroadband Safety will play integral part in the future European air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure

LONDON, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, has today announced that SwiftBroadband Safety will play an integral part in the future European air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure. The announcement follows the signing of a contract between Inmarsat and the European Space Agency … Read the full press release

Loughborough University announces the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport

Loughborough University has today announced the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Described by former Loughborough student Lord Coe, as ‘an exceptional sports leader’, John is one of the biggest … Read the full press release

Loughborough University invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships

Loughborough is one of eight UK universities that has been invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships, due to be announced today by the Digital Economy Minister, Ed Vaizey. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — … Read the full press release

Loughborough University to host world record attempt to break the winter woolly world record on 10 December part of the national Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser

If you’re starting to get into the festive spirit, why not don your Christmas jumper and come along to Loughborough University on 10 December to join the hundreds who’ll be gathering to break the winter woolly world record? Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Dr Karen Lumsden co-edited new book exploring criminals and deviants

Research with criminals and deviants is explored in a new book co-edited by Dr Karen Lumsden from the Department of Social Sciences at Loughborough University. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The book: Reflexivity in Criminological Research: Experiences with the Powerful … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to provide aftermarket engine support for the US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 fleets

LONODN, 26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has been awarded a new, two-year contract to provide aftermarket engine support for the US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 fleets, which provides a more than 30 percent reduction in support costs. The … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom AG and Orange SA evaluate various strategic options to strengthen the market position of EE; having exploratory discussions with British Telecom

PARIS,  26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom AG and Orange SA, the joint shareholders of EE Ltd, regularly analyse the development of the market in which EE operates, evaluating various strategic options which have the potential to create value for … Read the full press release

Barclays announces the appointment of Michael Gapen as Chief US Economist

Mr. Gapen will head the US Economics Research team LONDON, 26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announced the appointment of Michael Gapen as Chief US Economist. Based in New York, Mr. Gapen will lead the US Economics Research team and … Read the full press release

RBS pays tribute to UK’s top social enterprises at the RBS SE100 Awards held on Monday 24th November 2014

RBS SE100 awards recognise the UK’s top social businesses EDINBURGH, 26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Social enterprises are now contributing more than £24 billion to the UK economy. Arguably more important however, is the life-changing contribution that many social enterprises make to communities … Read the full press release

German artist Nora Schultz to present new performance work for BMW Tate Live on December 11, 2014

LONDON, 25-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — German artist Nora Schultz will present a new performance work for BMW Tate Live that explores the hyper real and detached nature of cyberspace. Her live performance will be broadcast on 11 December 20:00GMT via the Tate’s … Read the full press release

EBRD to provide US$ 12million syndicated loan to Belarusky Narodny Bank for SME financing across Belarus

LONDON, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a syndicated loan of up to US$ 12 million to privately owned Belarusky Narodny Bank (BNB-Bank). The proceeds will allow BNB-Bank, which concentrates its activity … Read the full press release

Zetes awarded 3 year contract to provide its ZetesAres Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution to Krispy Kreme UK

Brussels, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS), has been awarded a 3 year contract to provide its ZetesAres Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution to Krispy Kreme UK. Renowned for its speciality doughnuts, Krispy Kreme has opted for a SaaS solution … Read the full press release

Newcastle University selected as one of the eight leading academic centres for primary care research in England and invited to join the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

Newcastle, UK, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle University has been selected as one of the nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England and invited to join the National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR … Read the full press release

University of Leeds research: Modern hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets

LEEDS, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new University of Leeds research. Scientists from the University of Leeds have found that high-powered ‘jet-air’ and warm … Read the full press release

Wood Group announces changes to its senior management team

ABERDEEN, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group announces the following changes to its senior management team. Alan Semple, chief financial officer (CFO) has advised the board that he intends to retire and step down from his current role and from … Read the full press release