Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Heathrow CEO Colin Matthews on CAA’s final Q6 regulatory proposals: this proposal is the toughest Heathrow has ever faced

Today the CAA has published its final proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, saying airport charges should be subject to a real terms price freeze (RPI +0%) from 2014-2019. London, United Kingdom, 07-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The CAA’s figure is derived … Read the full press release

Morrisons calls on the nation to awaken its taste buds after research revealed Brits stuck in repeat meal rut

49 per cent of Brits consume the same meals two or more times a week 55 per cent are consuming the exact same meals they were 10 years ago Spag Bol is the most popular recurring dish Bradford, West Yorkshire, … Read the full press release

IAG CEO Willie Walsh: A Sad Day for Heathrow’s Customers

London, UK, 07-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With today’s final price proposal for Heathrow, the Civil Aviation Authority has left the airport’s customers with the burden of forking out almost an extra £1bn over the next five years, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh … Read the full press release

Visa Europe: 1M POS now accept contactless payment across Europe; spend grows six fold in 12 months

London, UK, 04-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — European consumers have made 211 million contactless purchases in the last 12 months (August 2012 to July 2013), according to figures released today from Visa Europe. The monthly contactless spend has also increased six fold to €285 million in July … Read the full press release

Sir Richard Branson backed groundbreaking interactive video start-up set to change the face of online video

Branson-backed start-up embeds slick interactivity into online video First commission from Virgin Media goes On The Line London, UK,  04-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Storygami, a groundbreaking interactive video company, launched today with the premiere of its first major commission. The new British company, … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) announced its wholly owned subsidiary CNH Capital LLC plans to offer new notes

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 03-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CNH Capital LLC, plans to offer new notes, subject to market conditions. The notes will be guaranteed by CNH Capital America LLC and New … Read the full press release

BMT Group subsidiary BMT WBM introduced an innovative modification and repair scheme to the mining industry

United Kingdom, 01-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT WBM, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced the development of an innovative modification and repair scheme which will dramatically improve the fatigue performance of cluster joints on existing tubular dragline boom designs.  Once … Read the full press release

General Dynamics UK launched family of multi-channel Secure Data Recorders (SDR)

Company partners with ViaSat UK Limited to leverage encryption solutions. United Kingdom, 01-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — To meet the increasing, worldwide need to record and protect data, General Dynamics UK has launched a family of multi-channel Secure Data Recorders (SDR). … Read the full press release

BMT Group Ltd to exhibit its range of defence capabilities at Pacific 2013 in Sydney

Teddington, United Kingdom, 01-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, is set to exhibit its range of defence capabilities at the upcoming Pacific International Maritime Exposition, Pacific 2013, which is taking place in … Read the full press release

The new Liffey bridge in Dublin named after activist Rosie Hackett

Dublin, Ireland, 01-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dublin City Council has voted to name the new Liffey bridge after activist Rosie Hackett. The local authority selected a shortlist of five names from 85 official nominations for the bridge over the River Liffey at … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction to use recycled bikes for its workers at the Rolls-Royce site in Derby

Derby, United Kingdom, 01-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction workers at the Rolls-Royce site in Derby are being provided with a fleet of recycled bikes to get around the site, allowing them on tracks where cars and other vehicles cannot go. Life … Read the full press release

32,169 visitors attended Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 surpassing all previous records

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — An impressive 32,169 visitors attended Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013, a rise of 13 per cent on the previous record in 2011. The exhibition featured 1,489 exhibitors, representing 54 countries, and included 40 international pavilions. … Read the full press release

ABPA Holdings Limited H1-2013 Interim Report: revenue up by 5.7%, EBITDA up 9%, operating profit up by 10.2%

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc is pleased to announce that, the Consolidated Interim Report and Accounts of ABPA Holdings Limited (“ABPAH”), the immediate parent undertaking of ABP Finance Plc, for the six months ending 30 June 2013 and the … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports announced it will create single organisation to manage all four of its Humber ports

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a reorganisation of its Humber ports to bring its operational and commercial teams under one umbrella. Currently separated into two directorates covering Hull and Goole on the north bank of the … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports appointed Nick Ridehalgh new director Port of Southampton

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Associated British Ports (ABP) Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison, has announced his intention to retire in December 2013 after almost nine years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading international gateways. His successor will be … Read the full press release

Board and management changes at Associated British Ports group announced by ABP Finance Plc

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc announces that Doug Morrison is retiring as Port Director Southampton and will be stepping down and resigning as a Director of Associated British Ports Holdings Limited and of Associated British Ports (“ABP”) with effect … Read the full press release

The Grimsby River Terminal officially opens after the largest capital investment since it first opened in 1852

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest capital investment in Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Grimsby since the lock gates first opened in 1852, will see the facility go from strength to strength and cement its place as the UK’s premier … Read the full press release

Burberry announced it used all-new iSight® camera on iPhone 5s to capture spring / summer 2014 runway show in London

Burberry & Apple Collaborate to Share Runway Show Experience CUPERTINO, California and LONDON, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Apple® and Burberry today announced that iPhone® 5s is being used to capture and share beautiful photos and video before, during and after the … Read the full press release

Universum’s annual World’s Most Attractive Employer ranking named EY the world’s most attractive professional services employer

London, 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is the world’s most attractive professional services employer – and second most attractive employer overall – in Universum’s annual World’s Most Attractive Employer ranking. Based on the preferences of almost 94,000 business students from the world’s top academic institutions … Read the full press release

Russell Group’s Director General Dr Wendy Piatt comments on QS World University Rankings

23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the publication of the QS World University Rankings for 2013, Dr Wendy Piatt, Director General of the Russell Group, said: “Russell Group universities continue to be ranked amongst the best in the world, with four in the … Read the full press release