Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

The Co-operative to host property networking event in Birmingham on 25 March

Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food is staging a networking event in Birmingham on Tuesday 25 March, to target new stores across the Midlands as part of its ongoing acquisitions programme. Property agents, developers and landlords are invited to meet … Read the full press release

Kris Nayak appointed Head of Business Acquisitions and Strategy: Food at The Co-operative Food

Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food has appointed Kris Nayak as Head of Business Acquisitions and Strategy: Food. Kris, a keen runner who lives in Chorlton, Manchester, with his wife and three children, has spent 20 years working in M&A, … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group announced resignation of Euan Sutherland, appointed Richard Pennycook Interim Group Chief Executive

Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group announces that Euan Sutherland has resigned as Group Chief Executive with immediate effect. Richard Pennycook, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Interim Group Chief Executive. Euan Sutherland said: “It is with great sadness … Read the full press release

Loughborough University to mark National Science and Engineering Week March 15 with series of events

Loughborough, UK, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University is holding a number of events to mark National Science and Engineering Week, including a Community Day on Saturday, March 15 which is free and open to the public. The NSEW is a UK-wide … Read the full press release

Loughborough University child feeding experts want to understand the reasons why kids refuse to eat vegetables

Loughborough, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Child feeding experts at Loughborough University are hoping to unearth the reasons why some pre-schoolers simply refuse to eat vegetables. In early to middle childhood, it’s very common for children to refuse certain foods. This phase, … Read the full press release

NatWest’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee helped Jones FM LLP double in size and move to new headquarters

A building services and facilities management firm has almost doubled in size and moved to new headquarters using funding from NatWest and backed by a government guarantee. Dartford, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jones FM LLP formed in 2010 following the amalgamation … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce welcomes Daimler’s decision to exercise the put option relating to its 50% shareholding in Rolls-Royce Power Systems

London, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce welcomes the decision by the Board of Management of Daimler AG to exercise the put option relating to its 50% shareholding in Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS). Rolls-Royce will acquire the shares from Daimler, which has been a 50-50 joint venture … Read the full press release

BP acquires all interests in PT Amoco Mitsui PTA Indonesia

LONDON, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 28 February, BP completed the purchase of all interests previously held by Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (MCI) and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (MBK) in PT Amoco Mitsui PTA Indonesia (AMI). For over fifteen years, AMI was … Read the full press release

Barclaycard: Consumer spending in February was flat, rising just 2 per cent

LONDON, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Consumer spending in February was flat, rising just 2 per cent, with positive economic sentiment failing to translate into higher pay packets, according to new data from Barclaycard, which processes nearly half of all the UK’s … Read the full press release

Barclays to participate in the Payments Council’s mobile payment service scheme Paym

LONDON, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays confirms it will participate in the Payments Council’s mobile payment service scheme Paym, following an announcement today. The initiative will allow customers to send and receive payments using just a mobile number to users across a … Read the full press release

Vodafone brings automotive connectivity to Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

Vodafone continues to develop a strong position in the automotive market Bringing connectivity to Volkswagen and Audi vehicles Newbury, ENG, 10-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —Vodafone today announced a new agreement with Volkswagen and Audi in Europe to provide automotive connectivity, starting with new … Read the full press release

Bank of Scotland: First time buyers benefit from having stamp duty paid

Edinburgh, Scotland, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — First time buyers who take out a mortgage through Bank of Scotland will benefit from receiving up to £2,500 to pay their Stamp Duty costs from the lender. Available from 4 March to 6 May … Read the full press release

Halifax Savings Barometer: UK savers could miss out on tax benefits on £4.8bn

UK savers could miss out on tax benefits on £4.8 billion* in savings by not moving money from taxed instant access accounts into their ISAs Nearly £1bn* could remain in tax-free accounts if people instead withdrew from non ISA accounts Ages … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: Value of the pound in your pocket declines by over 90% since 1973

£1 million in 1973 would provide same spending power as £10.5 million today A pint of milk has increased by 667% in 40 years £100 in 2053 could be the equivalent of £311 today LONDON, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The value of … Read the full press release

BAE Systems: British children pick science careers over fame and celebrity

LONDON, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  New research commissioned by BAE Systems and the Royal Air Force reveals that British parents of children aged 5-18 years believe that a quarter of their children (24 per cent) find physics a difficult subject to … Read the full press release

Aviva plc redemption notification: £200m and €50m Fixed/Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2019

LONDON, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (the “Issuer”) wishes to announce that notification has been given to the holders of £200m 10.6725% Fixed/Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2019 (ISIN: XS0421292755) (the “£200m Notes”) that it shall redeem the £200m Notes in … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group announced its involvement in government-backed initiative Trailblazer Apprenticeships

LONDON, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group is re-emphasising its commitment to Apprenticeships at 10 Downing Street today, at an event to announce its involvement in Trailblazers, a new government-backed scheme to directly involve employers in the development of improved Apprenticeship … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group to provide £1m per year to Credit Unions as part of its commitment to provide leadership in the area of financial inclusion

LONDON, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group to provide £1m per year to Credit Unions as part of its commitment to provide leadership in the area of financial inclusion Lloyds Banking Group commits £1m to Credit Unions per year Lloyds Banking … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group revealed seven separate public commitments to address some of the big issues facing Britain today

LONDON, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group revealed seven separate public commitments to address some of the big issues facing Britain today Helping Britain Prosper Plan: Today, for the first time, Lloyds Banking Group has revealed seven separate and significant public … Read the full press release

Bentley unveiled suite of luxury specification updates to its Continental family of grand tourers at the Salon International De L’auto 2014

Even greater performance for flagship Continental GT Speed: the fastest production Bentley ever Inspired new styling, comfort and technology specifications for Continental family New Flying Spur luxury sedan attracts new customers with V8 power Mulsanne flagship adds even more comfort … Read the full press release