Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Selex ES commended by the UK Ministry of Defence for its counter-IED role in 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Game

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, was recently commended by the UK Ministry of Defence for its responsiveness in ensuring the UK was prepared to counter any remotely controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats which may have emerged during … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Government, Italy, Security & Safety, Sports, United Kingdom

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Professor Albert Rodger reappointed to the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Mike Russell, announced the reappointment, which will be for four years and will run from October, 3, 2013 to October 2, 2017. The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Management, Science, United Kingdom

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MedImmune, NGM Biopharmaceuticals in exclusive agreement to discover, develop and commercialise therapies for diabetes and obesity

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AstraZeneca today announced that MedImmune, its global biologics research and development arm, and NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. have entered into an exclusive agreement to discover, develop and commercialise novel therapeutics from NGM’s enteroendocrine cell (EEC) programme for the … Read the full press release →

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

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Selex ES to demonstrate low-cost Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) system implementation for the British Army at DVD 2013

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be demonstrating its low-cost Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) system implementation in the form of a conversion solution for the British Army’s Protected Mobility (PM) fleet of vehicles at DVD 2013. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Italy, Technology, United Kingdom

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UK Government looks forward to working with the new Emir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Government looks forward to working with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as Emir of the State of Qatar and his new Ministerial team. On the announcement of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, United Kingdom

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New research reveals UK Government’s Green Deal inspires people to install energy saving home improvements

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New research shows the Government’s Green Deal is inspiring people across the UK to install energy saving home improvements. Research published today found that 47 per cent of households who had received a Green Deal advice report, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, United Kingdom

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Home improvement retail group Kingfisher plc reports on first year of Net Positive

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s leading home improvement retail group, Kingfisher plc, whose UK businesses include B&Q and Screwfix, reports on the progress of Net Positive. Kingfisher plc launched the ground-breaking restorative business programme, which is committed to go beyond zero … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Retail, Society, United Kingdom

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Vnesheconombank, HSBC Bank plc sign credit agreement to fund construction cement plant in the Kaluga region, Russia

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the course of the Petersburg International Economic Forum-2013 State Corporation ‘Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)’and HSBC Bank plc. (Great Britain) signed a credit agreement On behalf of Vnesheconombank the agreement was signed by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Russia, United Kingdom

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Jaguar Land Rover announced it sold 32,477 vehicles in May 2013, its best ever May

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

 Jaguar sells 6,174 vehicles in May, up 36% Land Rover sells 26,303 vehicles in May, up 8% Calendar year to date Jaguar Land Rover sells 176,451vehicles, up 15% 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s leading manufacturer of premium … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, United Kingdom

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EBRD signs host country agreement with Arab Republic of Egypt

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed an agreement in Cairo which is an important first step for the EBRD to set up a permanent Resident Office in the country after ratification by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom

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Marks and Spencer Group plc 2013 Annual Report Announced

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, the Company has today submitted a copy of the following documents to the UK Listing Authority, which will shortly be available for inspection via the National Storage Mechanism which can be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Management, Retail, United Kingdom

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EC cleared Virgin Atlantic joint acquisition by Delta (49%) and Virgin Group (51%)

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Delta and Virgin Group. Delta will replace Singapore Airlines as a 49% minority shareholder in Virgin Atlantic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Morrisons confirms sponsorship of the Special Olympics 2013 National Games in Bath, UK

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Special Olympics GB is delighted to announce that Morrisons has confirmed its sponsorship of the Special Olympics 2013 National Games in Bath this summer. The sponsorship deal will involve Morrisons providing and distributing the 9,000 packed lunches … Read the full press release →

Posted in Non Profit, Society, Sports, United Kingdom

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AstraZeneca selects Cambridge Biomedical Campus for its new global R&D centre and corporate headquarters

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Move brings AstraZeneca’s small molecule and MedImmune’s biologics research and development together at purpose-built facility on Cambridge Biomedical Campus 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AstraZeneca today announced that its new UK-based global research and development centre and corporate headquarters will be located … Read the full press release →

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UK Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire speech about the strength of the UK-Japan relationship

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, my Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a privilege to be here today, to lead the discussion on an important topic – the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan – and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

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Wolfgang Stadler appointed Director Of Manufacturing Jaguar Land Rover

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Coventry, UK, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jaguar Land Rover is appointing Wolfgang Stadler as its new Director of Manufacturing. In this role, Wolfgang will be responsible for Jaguar Land Rover’s global manufacturing operations and will report directly to Dr Ralf Speth, Chief … Read the full press release →

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Marks & Spencer plans to build £200m distribution centre at London Gateway

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Prime Minister welcomes £200 million investment by Marks & Spencer into new distribution centre at London Gateway 700 new jobs for South Essex Major efficiencies in M&S supply chain to be achieved by shipping to new London Gateway super port … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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British 2012 defence exports grew by 62%, the largest increase for 5 years

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New figures published today by UK Trade & Investment’s Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) show that UK defence exports totalled £8.8 billion over the past year, a rise of 62% from 2011 in a global market that grew by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Industrial, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

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Carpet and sports pitches manufacturer Desso shortlisted for prestigious Responsible Business Award

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Desso, a leading European carpet and sports pitches manufacturer, has been recognised with a ‘Big Tick’ at the regional stage of the prestigious 2013 Responsible Business Awards, run by the charity Business in the Community (BITC). As … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Environment, Society, Sports, United Kingdom

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SAVOR-TIMI-53 cardiovascular outcomes trial of ONGLYZA® results announced by AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb announced today top-line results of the Phase IV SAVOR-TIMI-53 (Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus) clinical trial of Onglyza ® (saxagliptin). In this study of adult patients with … Read the full press release →

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

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