Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

National Grid announces 62.5 Gigawatts of derated electricity generation capacity successfully qualified to bid in this December’s Capacity Mechanism auctions

62GW of generating capacity qualified to take part in December Capacity Market auctions 52.4GW of derated generation capacity qualified for December auctions with a further 10.1GW conditionally qualifying subject to submitting further documentation. Generation will bid for capacity agreements for … Read the full press release

Police Scotland to use five new Leica ScanStation P20’s to help reduce congestion on roads following serious collisions

Milton Keynes, UK / Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 6-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Police Scotland will use five new Leica ScanStation P20’s to help reduce the amount of time that Scotland’s trunk roads are closed following serious collisions. The innovative technology records up to … Read the full press release

The London Eye Witch Academy returns for wicked little witches and wizards to enrol in some frightfully good fun this Halloween

LONDON, 6-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The London Eye Witch Academy will return this October, offering the chance for wicked little witches and wizards to enrol in some frightfully good fun this Halloween. From Saturday 25th October to Saturday 1st November, … Read the full press release

EY announces the admission of PK Wong & Associates LLC in Singapore as new independent member firm of its global network

EY, a leading professional services organization, today announced the admission of PK Wong & Associates LLC in Singapore as a new independent member firm of its global network. SINGAPORE, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — PK Wong & Associates LLC is a … Read the full press release

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ returns to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A United youth side played Loughborough Students two years ago, completing a … Read the full press release

Loughborough University academic to investigate the impact of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects on society and young people

A Loughborough University academic is set to investigate the impact one of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects is having on society and young people. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Sarah Mills will spend three years … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM subjects recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme

Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine – collectively known as STEMM subjects – has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme. Loughborough University’s institutional Bronze award, … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction selected to build new £5m cycle & pedestrian footbridge at the Lagan Weir in Belfast

GRAHAM Construction to build a new cycle & pedestrian footbridge in Belfast. Derby, United Kingdom, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction has been selected to deliver a new £5m cycle & pedestrian footbridge at the Lagan Weir in Belfast on behalf … Read the full press release

first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first

As first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first here’s 25 facts you may not know about the bank and financial facts you may not remember! Leeds, England, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Tracy Garrad, CEO of first direct comments:  “The world of banking … Read the full press release

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust and RBS launch new digital campaign to encourage unemployed young people to start-up in business

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust and RBS will today launch a new campaign to encourage unemployed young people to start-up in business. EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new digital campaign is aiming to engage with young people who have never … Read the full press release

NatWest and RBS in partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark boost support for entrepreneurial talent in the UK with eight new business accelerator hubs

EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank are stepping up their support for thousands of entrepreneurs and high growth businesses with a network of eight new business accelerator hubs offering free workspace, hands on mentoring, a start up … Read the full press release

RBS updates on its Q3 2014 financial performance

EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS has today provided an update on its Q3 2014 financial performance. Ross McEwan, Royal Bank of Scotland Chief Executive, also presented to investors this morning at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking & Insurance … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce congratulates Airbus on achieving EASA Type Certification for the A350-900 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines

Goodwood, England, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today congratulated Airbus on achieving European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Type Certification for the A350-900, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large civil aero engine … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors appoints Robert Engstler as Regional Director for Europe effective October 1, 2014

Crewe, England,  30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has today announced that Robert Engstler will become Regional Director for Europe, with effect from October 1, 2014. He will succeed Bart Gerris, who will take up another position within the Volkswagen Group. … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology

Berkshire, UK, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced a partnership with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology.  Vodafone will work with the university to bring together academics, developers and technology companies to explore the capabilities … Read the full press release

BAE Systems plc releases its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014

LONDON, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems plc today issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014 in accordance with the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. … Read the full press release

Aviva recommends retirees should consider a mix of solutions to fund their retirement in their Making Good Retirement Choices report

LONDON, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Retirees should consider a mix of solutions to fund their retirement rather than take a once-only annuity versus income drawdown decision, an investment special report from Aviva recommends. Aviva’s Making Good Retirement Choices report takes … Read the full press release

The London Metal Exchange announces new fee schedule to support the ongoing programme of investment

Tariff simplified to give all-in transaction fee in a single currency Discounts offered for some trade types, including Ring trades Supports continued investment in IT, systems and service provisions LONDON, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The London Metal Exchange (LME) today … Read the full press release

EBRD co-hosted conference “The ESCO Opportunity: Improving Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities” in Belgrade

EBRD and Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia deepen private-public sector collaboration LONDON, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Improved cooperation between the private and public sectors with regard to energy efficiency was the focus of a conference … Read the full press release

The EBRD sells its 5% stake in Bank of Georgia Holdings Plc

Sale reflects strong institutional investor demand and increasing investor focus on Georgia LONDON, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD has sold its 5% stake in Bank of Georgia Holdings Plc, the country’s largest bank. The 1,795,503 shares, representing the EBRD’s … Read the full press release