Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

LondonTown.com presents Down with Dating – The Ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Night

Posted on 28, January 2014 by

London, UK, 28-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  For singletons who don’t swoon at mention of Valentine’s Day and come out in a cold rash at the thought of (whisper) dating and romance, this one’s for you. At Down with Dating – … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Internet & Online, News, Travel, United Kingdom

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The Cloud’s New Year’s public WiFi usage figures highlight continued tablet boom in UK

Posted on 27, January 2014 by

The Cloud’s New Year’s usage figures highlight continued tablet boom with 300% increase in Android tablets between Jan 2013 and 2014 St Albans, UK, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Cloud, the UK’s leading public WiFi hotspot provider, has today released figures which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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World’s leading learning company Pearson released its regular January trading update

Posted on 27, January 2014 by

London, UK, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is today providing its regular January trading update. Pearson faced tough market conditions throughout 2013 as cyclical, policy-related and structural pressures affected our education publishing and assessment businesses in North … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Media, United Kingdom

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National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) launched in England

Posted on 24, January 2014 by

Ewell, Surrey, UK, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA), aimed at reducing the number of suicides in England and improving support for those affected by suicide, has been launched. With members including Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

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Staffordshire County Council named Amey preferred bidder for its new Infrastructure+ contract

Posted on 24, January 2014 by

Oxford, UK, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Staffordshire County Council has announced Amey as preferred bidder for its innovative, new Infrastructure+ contract. The pioneering deal is the first of its kind in the market, and will see Amey manage and maintain the county’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom

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Sony announced the new ultra-mobile VAIO Fit 11A multi-flip™ PC will be available in Europe from Spring 2014

Posted on 24, January 2014 by

Weybridge, Surrey, UK, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Beautifully designed premium convertible laptop delivers a no-compromise PC experience in new smaller screen size Unique multi-flip™ design switches easily between laptop, tablet and viewer modes Incorporating the Best of Sony technology featuring the bright … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Retail, Telecom, United Kingdom

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Veolia Environnement awarded nine-year £142.3 million waste management contract contract by Brent Council, London

Posted on 23, January 2014 by

Veolia Environnement has been awarded the nine-year public realm contract by Brent Council, which will start in April 2014. The contract is valued at £142.3 million and has an option to extend for a further seven years. Paris, France, 23-1-2014 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom

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BT Sport survey finds body image issues are serious problem for female athletes

Posted on 22, January 2014 by

 • BT Sport survey delivers stark confirmation that body image issues are a worrying problem within women’s sport, with 80% of the athletes stating that they feel pressure to conform to a certain look and body type  • 89% say … Read the full press release →

Posted in Media, Society, Sports, United Kingdom

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CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey reveals new manufacturing orders growing at fastest rate since 2011

Posted on 21, January 2014 by

London, UK, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Growth in new manufacturing orders was the strongest since April 2011, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. In the three months to January 2014, domestic orders rose, uncertainty about demand fell and investment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Government, Industrial, United Kingdom

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Rio Tinto completed $3.5 billion of non-core asset sales and sets new production records in 2013

Posted on 21, January 2014 by

London, UK, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “These are excellent fourth quarter operational results, demonstrating continued delivery on our commitments. We have set new records for iron ore production and shipments as we ramp up … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

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Ulrich Tillmanns named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group

Posted on 20, January 2014 by

Frankfurt, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective January 1, 2014, Ulrich Tillmanns has been named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group. Thomas Strerath, Group CEO, explains Tillmanns appointment to this more clearly defined, operations-oriented position: “Ulrich Tillmanns brings the necessary organizational and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Management, United Kingdom

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GlaxoSmithKline plc received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for its Tafinlar® (dabrafenib)

Posted on 17, January 2014 by

Marks GSK’s fourth Breakthrough Therapy designation London, UK, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for Tafinlar®(dabrafenib) for treatment of patients with metastatic BRAF V600E … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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Savills analysis: real estate now accounts for fifth of the wealth of world’s ultra high net worth individuals

Posted on 17, January 2014 by

London, UK, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Private wealth is increasingly shaping the world’s real estate markets and the use of private equity in major property deals worth at least US$10 million has nearly trebled since 2009. Real estate now accounts for around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Investment, Management, Real Estate, United Kingdom

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Dr. Gerhard Schmidt and Tony Pixton appointed as Chair and Chief Executive of newly formed Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Ltd

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

London, UK, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Government and industry’s strategy for building greener cars took a step forward with the appointment of key figures in the auto sector. The government and industry’s strategy for building greener and more efficient car engines took … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Government, Management, Science, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced 3 new British Foods gained the prestigious European protected status

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

London, UK, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 60 unique British foods have now achieved protected status to help safeguard these iconic products and deliver a major boost to the economy. Anglesey Sea Salt, West Country Beef and West Country Lamb have … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law, United Kingdom

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AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announce US FDA approved FARXIGA™ (dapagliflozin) for type 2 diabetes adult patients treatment

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

London, UK, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved FARXIGA™ [far-SEE-ga] (dapagliflozin), a once-daily oral treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom

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Land Rover to continue its Global Humanitarian Partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Posted on 14, January 2014 by

Land Rover makes commitment to its partnership with the Internal Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)  for a further five years Established in 1954, the relationship with the IFRC has seen Land Rover supporting the Federation’s work … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

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Jaguar Land Rover joins ‘Advanced Human Factors Evaluator for Automotive Distraction’ (AHEAD) consortium

Posted on 14, January 2014 by

Jaguar Land Rover to join a consortium founded by MIT AgeLab, DENSO and Touchstone Evaluations to define and deliver safer vehicle HMI solutions The new ‘Advanced Human Factors Evaluator for Automotive Distraction’ (AHEAD) consortium will evaluate the demands on driver … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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Jaguar Land Rover delivered its strongest ever full year global sales performance

Posted on 13, January 2014 by

Jaguar Land Rover delivers best ever full year global sales performance retailing 425,006 vehicles in 2013, up 19% New sales records set in thirty eight international markets for both brands Jaguar delivers strongest full year performance since 2005 retailing 76,668 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

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Jaguar Land Rover to recruit 1,400 employees at its new state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre near Wolverhampton

Posted on 13, January 2014 by

Jaguar Land Rover launches campaign to recruit world-class manufacturing team at its new Engine Manufacturing Centre Phased campaign to recruit circa 600 people in the next four years Working in close partnership with local councils, colleges and Jobcentre Plus, a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, United Kingdom

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