London, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The use of contactless cards to make payments has continued to gain monthly momentum in the UK, according to figures released by Visa Europe today. Consumers made almost 20 million (19.7 million) contactless transactions across the UK in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Teddington, UK, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT WBM (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is delighted to announce that it has won the bid to provide a Comprehensive Hydraulic Assessment as part of the Brisbane River Catchment Flood Study (BRCFS) for … Read the full press release
Halifax is continuing to demonstrate its commitment to customers in Scotland with the opening of a third branch in Edinburgh’s Princes Street. EDINBURGH, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new branch will provide local customers with Halifax’s full service offering and give … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, United Kingdom
Inmarsat on track for 2014, sees start of Global Xpress, announces EU aviation services London, UK, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — 5 August 2014. Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today provided the following information … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris McLaughlin, Inmarsat plc, Rupert Pearce, Simon Ailes
BEIJING, CHINA, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today marks another important milestone in China with the opening of its first office in the capital city of Beijing. Located at the Kong Gang Industrial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Beijing, CHINA, Inmarsat, Mr Andy Sukawaty, Mr Lv Junli, Mr Rupert Pearce
MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Kris Nayak has been promoted to the role of Head of Location and Portfolio Planning within The Co-operative Estates. Kris, who joined the business in March as Head of Business Acquisitions and Strategy, will be responsible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Real Estate, United Kingdom
MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group (“The Co-operative”) today announces the sale of its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust* (“the Trust”). The sale reflects The Co-operative’s decision to focus on its core Retail and Consumer Services divisions, including Food, Funeralcare, General … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Danny Truell, Richard Pennycook, The Co-operative Group, Wellcome Trust
MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group has been the UK’s most ethical company over the past 25 years, according to a survey by Ethical Consumer magazine. The Co-op topped the poll in a readers’ survey to mark the 25th … Read the full press release
LONDON, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of England is today announcing the departure of Julian Adams, the Bank’s Executive Director for Insurance Supervision. Julian has announced that, after 28 years as a regulator, he will be leaving the Bank to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
LONDON, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of England is today announcing the departure of Spencer Dale, the Bank’s Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and Risk. The Bank is also announcing new appointments to the Board of the Prudential Regulation Authority … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of England, Governor Mark Carney, Mark Yallop, Sandra 'Sandy' Boss, Spencer Dale
GRAHAM Construction has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard following a reaccreditation process. Derby, United Kingdom, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Only 1% of recognised IIP organisations are successful in attaining this level of excellence. It is therefore a significant … Read the full press release
LONDON, 6-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Berlin’s annual IFA tech expo opens to the public on September 5 and this year global indoor air cleaning technology company Blueair unveils new ultra high performance technologies to clean the air of practically all … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Germany, Healthcare, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged air purifying appliances, airborne allergies, airborne pollutants, allergies, asthma, Bengt Rittri, Berlin’s IFA 2014 gadget show, blueair, healthy homes, healthy workplaces, IFA tech expo, indoor air cleaning technology, indoor air purification, indoor air quality, outdoor pollution, PM2.5, PM2.5 dust, VOCs
Leicestershire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — An innovative way of revolutionising how sewerage services could be measured is being trialled by Wessex Water, following a collaboration with Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited, from Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks. The project sees the installation of … Read the full press release
Leicestershire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are seeking volunteers for a study into people’s drinking habits. Research associate Prema Nirgude wants to recruit volunteers to complete a simple online questionnaire to … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged drinking habits, Loughborough University, Prema Nirgude
London, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by International Airlines Group (IAG) to convert eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders, powered by Trent XWB engines. The engines will have long-term TotalCare® service support. The A350-900 aircraft will go … Read the full press release
On the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, RBS is launching a new website exploring how the war affected our banks, staff and customers. Edinburgh, Scotland, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The RBS Remembers 1914-1918 website is an online resource for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Internet & Online, United Kingdom
Tagged banks, First World War, RBS, RBS Remembers 1914-1918 website
Berkshire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and the Belgacom Group have renewed their Partner Market agreement in Belgium and Luxembourg for a further three years.* The renewed non-equity Partner Market agreement builds on the strong co-operation that has existed between Vodafone … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Management, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgacom Group, Dominique Leroy, Stefano Gastaut, vodafone
• Average annual earnings for over-60s increased by nearly £1,000 between 2011 and 2013 • Number of over-60s in work has risen by more than 100,000 in two years • Increase in over-60s managers helps drive up average earnings LONDON, … Read the full press release
Nyon, Switzerland, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The UEFA Referees Committee has named England’s Mark Clattenburg as the referee for the 2014 UEFA Super Cup match between the UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid CF, and the UEFA Europa League winners, Sevilla FC, … Read the full press release
‘Royal Childhood’ gives visitors an insight into a royal upbringing LONDON, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Buckingham Palace hosts a special exhibition on ‘Royal Childhood’ during the Summer Opening of its State Rooms which draws visitors in their thousands to London each … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, News, Society, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Buckingham Palace, hotels in London, hotels in London nearby Buckingham Palace, London, londontown, miniaturised Aston Martin, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria, royal children, royal family unseen photographs, summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace, Summer Opening of the State Rooms, the royal family, three-year-old Prince Harry, ‘Royal Childhood’
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