Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Vodafone commissioned report: European consumers to be affected by mobile market competition unless operators can access fibre backhaul at reasonable prices

Newbury, England, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — European consumers will be affected by a deterioration of competition in the mobile market over the next three to five years unless mobile operators can access fibre backhaul owned by incumbent operators at reasonable prices, a new … Read the full press release

Aviva UK enhances its equity release lifetime mortgages to provide customers with flexible features

LONDON, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva has gone live with enhancements to its equity release lifetime mortgages to provide customers with flexible features that allow them to repay or reduce their loans, free of early repayment charges. The enhancements reflect the … Read the full press release

Halifax research: Average house price in seaside towns rose by 42% since 2004

The annual Halifax Seaside Town Review tracks house price movements in 196 seaside towns in Great Britain. The review is based on house price data from the Land Registry and the Registrar of Scotland. Average house price in seaside towns … Read the full press release

Maris Interiors LLP completes office relocation and fit-out project for ICSA

Maris Interiors LLP have just completed an office relocation and fit-out project on behalf of the ICSA.  LONDON, 21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ICSA is the chartered membership and qualifying body for people working in governance, risk and compliance, including company secretaries. … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: War photography explored at new Tate Modern exhibition in London

The impact of war over time is the subject of a major photographic exhibition in London LONDON, 21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Great art galleries are never scared of confronting the big, difficult subjects, and this winter’s major photographic exhibition at … Read the full press release

Newcastle University scientists discovered way to restore ability to grasp with paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation

For the first time scientists have been able to restore the ability to grasp with a paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation. Newcastle, UK, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — There is currently no cure for upper limb paralysis, where there has been damage … Read the full press release

University of Leeds database helps match patients with certain types of blood cancers to the best treatments

LEEDS, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A pioneering database at the University of Leeds will help match patients with certain types of blood cancers to the best treatments. The new resource, funded by the charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research,  will store cancer … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research reveals South West London holds the biggest allure for aspiring young professionals

Areas of south west London are most attractive for young aspiring urbanites SW19 in Wimbledon is the most popular postal area for 25 to 44 year olds LONDON, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — When it comes to putting down roots, South West … Read the full press release

Research led by the University of Leeds produced the first complete assessment of Antarctic ice sheet elevation change

LEEDS, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Three years of observations show that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tonnes of ice each year – twice as much as when it was last surveyed. A team of scientists from the … Read the full press release

R J Kiln & Co Limited released updated forecasts for 2012 and 2013 years of account for its three non-aligned syndicates

All syndicates are forecast to deliver profits for the 2012 and 2013 years of account Kiln remains focused on product innovation to address changing risk portfolios Experienced in managing the business through soft market conditions London, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — R J … Read the full press release

Southampton doctors and scientists completed first hip surgery with 3D printed implant and bone stem cell graft

Southampton, UK, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Doctors and scientists in Southampton have completed their first hip surgery with a 3D printed implant and bone stem cell graft. The 3D printed hip, made from titanium, was designed using the patient’s CT scan and … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: The newly debuted Shangri-La Shard hotel takes afternoon tea in London to the clouds

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors and is set to take traditional afternoon tea to a new level. Located within the 72-floor Shard tower at London Bridge, the newly debuted Shangri-La boasts London’s … Read the full press release

University College London opens Quantum Science & Technology Institute to coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UCL is today (12 May 2014) inaugurating a new Quantum Science & Technology Institute (UCLQ). The new institute will coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology across UCL, helping to develop this fast-advancing field of research. … Read the full press release

The University of Warwick increased its position in UK top 10 in latest UK University league table published by “The Complete University Guide”

Coventry, UK, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Warwick is once again in the top 10 in the UK, and the leading university in the West Midlands, in the latest UK University league table. The table is published by “The Complete … Read the full press release

University of Warwick study: Potential increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases for victims of bullying

Coventry, UK, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The role of being bullied in childhood on adult health has once more come under the spotlight, as new evidence shows a potential increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases for victims. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels … Read the full press release

Independent consumer watchdog CC Water report shows Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water leads water industry in England and Wales

Wales, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has today welcomed a report by the independent consumer watchdog, CC Water, which shows that the company is leading the water industry in England and Wales on a number of key performance … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water holds annual country fair on 17th and 18th May at Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre invite you to their Country Fair Wales, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the weather set to be sunny this weekend, why not bring the whole family to enjoy a fun packed day of outdoor … Read the full press release

University of Leicester Department of Genetics to hold body clock open day on June 7

Leicester, UK, 14-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester Department of Genetics is to hold an open day on Saturday 7 June where the technological impact of modern life on our natural body clock will be discussed. Today is the BBC’s Day … Read the full press release

Sussex neuroscientists to join €1 billion EU research to develop artificial brain systems

Sussex, 13-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Neuroscientists at Sussex have been invited to join a €1 billion European Union research initiative aimed at developing the tools needed to understand the human brain and its diseases. Professor Thomas Nowotny and colleagues in Informatics are … Read the full press release

University of Sussex report: Community-led sustainable energy projects not taken seriously enough by the government

Sussex, 13-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Published today (12 May 2014), the report looks at how initiatives such as community-owned solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-electricity generators, as well as energy-saving projects, could make big differences in tackling climate change. But while a … Read the full press release