Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Glasgow’s Professor Andy Furlong: Europe’s youth unemployment may not be temporary

Posted on 27, August 2013 by

27-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s young people are facing a bleak future with a fragmented and precarious labour market that is only just beginning to be appreciated in the West, according to a paper to be presented this Thursday to the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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SABMiller’s subsidiary in Uganda Nile Breweries Limited opened its second brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda

Posted on 26, August 2013 by

26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), today marks the official opening of its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90m, construction began on the new site in February, 2012, and the brewery has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Retail, United Kingdom

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SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company reported solid pricing and strong Above Premium sales growth at MillerCoors in Q2-2013

Posted on 26, August 2013 by

Above-Premium Innovations Help Drive 2.6% Increase in Domestic Net Revenue per Barrel Profit Declines Due to Weak Sales in Premium Light and Economy Segments London and Denver, 26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller plc (LN:SAB; OTC:SABMRY) and Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Retail, United Kingdom

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Firm archaeological evidence: Faroes human colonization happened 300-500 years before the Vikings

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

The Faroe Islands were colonized much earlier than previously believed, and it wasn’t by the Vikings according to new research. 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New archaeological evidence places human colonization in the 4th to 6th centuries AD, at least 300-500 years earlier … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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Cairn Energy PLC released H1-2013 report

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Exploration programme offering material growth potential” Simon Thomson, Chief Executive, Cairn Energy PLC said: “Cairn commences a 12 month multi-well high impact frontier exploration programme in September that will offer shareholders sustained exposure to material growth potential. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, United Kingdom

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Cairn Energy PLC agrees with Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Mauritania) Ltd for 35% non-operated interest in exploration block offshore Mauritania, West Africa

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cairn is pleased to announce it has entered into a farm in agreement with Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Mauritania) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (Chariot) for a 35% non-operated interest in … Read the full press release →

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First season for Carlsberg as the Premier League official beer

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The most famous and watched football league in the world begins this weekend and Carlsberg will be there for every pass, kick, tackle, header and goal, as the Official Beer for the first time ever, in a deal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom

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Nucleus Financial Group appointed Mike Seddon chairman of its influential advisory board

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nucleus, the adviser influenced wrap platform, has announced the appointment of Mike Seddon as chairman of its influential advisory board. The Nucleus advisory board, which has been in place since the business was launched in 2006 and which … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia citizen science project to tag diseased and healthy ash trees across UK

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new project to help scientists identify species of ash tree that are resistant to Chalara fraxinea or ‘dieback’ will be launched by the University of East Anglia today. Members of the public are being called on to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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Russell Group statement on Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Commenting on the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities, Russell Group Director General Dr Wendy Piatt, said: “No one should use league tables alone to judge the quality of education and research at universities. However … Read the full press release →

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National Student Survey: 90% of students are happy with their overall experience at Newcastle University

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle students enjoy their time here so much they have voted the University one of the best in the country for student experience. The latest results from the National Student Survey (NSS), show that 90% of students are happy with … Read the full press release →

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Oxford University scientists led team discovered bony tails radical shortening enabled earliest birds to develop versatile legs

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A radical shortening of their bony tails over 100 million years ago enabled the earliest birds to develop versatile legs that gave them an evolutionary edge, a new study shows. A team led by Oxford University scientists examined … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission granted €1.5M for research into eradicating cancer blood supply

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission awards its 50th European Industrial Doctorate (EID) research grant today. The €1.5 million grant is for research into new antibodies that will destroy a tumour’s blood vessels and eradicate the tumour. The so-called VAMPIRE project (‘Vascular … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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Strong indications of significant gas volumes in Tolmount field, Dana Petroleum has joint 50 percent stake with operator E.ON E&P

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Dana Petroleum welcomes the strong indication of significant volumes of gas in a field in the UK North Sea following the drilling of an appraisal well. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dana has a joint 50 per cent stake in the Tolmount … Read the full press release →

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Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kiln, the specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880, with effect from Monday 12 August. Satoshi, whose career in the insurance industry spans 20 years, … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton Dr Karen Ruebens’ examination of stone tools and handaxe designs from 80 Neanderthal sites indicated distinct Neanderthal cultures

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton has found that Neanderthals were more culturally complex than previously acknowledged. Two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, France, Germany, Netherlands, Science, United Kingdom

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South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport unveiled plans to deliver transformational capacity increase on one of Europe’s busiest rail networks

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019 Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Plans are being developed to deliver a transformational capacity  increase on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Wood Group PSN announced it retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services in the North Sea

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services (ISC) in the North Sea, marking more than 14 years of continuous service as prime contractor on the Triton FPSO. The contract … Read the full press release →

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Innovative smartcard ticketing system StagecoachSmart introduced on Supertram network in Sheffield

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Smarter ticketing scheme to make it easier for passengers to buy and use tram tickets Integrated smart travel now available on Stagecoach bus and tram services New Megarider Xtra ticket offers hassle-free automatic monthly payments 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Supertram passengers … Read the full press release →

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Leading secure outsourcing group G4S signed with Global Choice to improve and speed up the check-in process for airport and airline passengers

Posted on 16, August 2013 by

G4S has signed a new partnership with Global Choice, which will improve and speed up the check-in process for passengers 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreement will also introduce passenger handling backup systems for airlines and enable G4S to take on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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