Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

BT launches its new Next Generation Text (NGT) service helping people with hearing and speech impairment to make phone calls

Making using the phone easier for people with speech and hearing impairment LONDON, 10-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT has today launched its new Next Generation Text (NGT) service, which will make it much easier for people with hearing and speech … Read the full press release

GSK: Stiefel to start phase III study of subcutaneous ofatumumab in patients with rare autoimmune skin disorder pemphigus vulgaris

LONDON, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stiefel, a GSK company, today announced the start of a phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous ofatumumab in patients with pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune skin disorder. The global study … Read the full press release

Urs Rohner to join GlaxoSmithKline’s Board as Non-Executive Director from 1 January 2015

LONDON, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) today announced the appointment of Mr Urs Rohner to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 January 2015. On appointment, Mr Rohner will also become a member of GSK’s Remuneration … Read the full press release

Twin Rivers Customizes Publishing Papers to Target Religious Text Applications

Premium Hybrid and Freesheet Offering Delivers Value and Quality Madawaska, ME, United States, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Understanding the challenges facing religious publishers and printers, Twin Rivers Paper Company tailored a portfolio of lightweight Premium Hybrid and Freesheet papers to deliver … Read the full press release

Gov.uk: New online training course to help legal and accountancy professions to protect themselves and their clients from cyber-attacks

New course is launched to help members of the legal and accountancy professions protect themselves and their clients from cyber-attacks. LONDON, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey will today (7 October 2014) launch a new free online … Read the full press release

EE expands its 4G network across the UK to reach another 18 large towns in all four corners of UK

EE celebrates the launch of 4G in a further 18 towns across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England Less than two years since launch, 4G from EE now covers over 75% of the population across 281 large towns and cities … Read the full press release

Diageo launches its new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, HAIG CLUB™

Global arrival of new Single Grain Whisky welcomes in a new era for Scotch “Forget everything you thought you knew about Scotch” Dave Broom, whisky writer EDINBURGH, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — a global leader in beverage alcohol, today announced the worldwide launch … Read the full press release

INEOS Industries Holdings Ltd acquires Grangemouth Combined Heat and Power Plant from Fortum for £54 million

Additional investment further supports the competitiveness of the Grangemouth site as INEOS begins construction of its new £300 million ethane terminal.  Rolle, Switzerland, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS Industries Holdings Ltd has agreed to acquire the Combined Heat and Power … Read the full press release

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