Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

SABMiller plc and Kopparberg Brewery AB sign for the licensing of Kopparberg cider products

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABMiller plc and Kopparberg Brewery AB have entered into a cooperation agreement for the long term licensing of Kopparberg cider products in selected markets. All Kopparberg cider products, including Pear and Naked Apple, will be available for … Read the full press release →

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

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AstraZeneca announced it acquired 100% of Redwood City, Calif. based Pearl Therapeutics

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AstraZeneca today announced that on 27 June 2013 it completed its acquisition of Pearl Therapeutics, a privately held company based in Redwood City, California, focused on the development of inhaled small-molecule therapeutics for respiratory disease.  Upon completion of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh based UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) to receive £800M additional funding from the UK government for 2015/16

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcoming the announcement today by Business Secretary Vince Cable that the UK GIB is to receive an additional £800m for 2015/16, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: “This is excellent news for the UK Green Investment Bank, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom

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One of the world’s largest brewers SABMiller plc reports on its sustainability targets

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

SABMiller hits local sourcing target for Africa a year early Absolute water use cut by 16%, absolute carbon emissions cut by 26% since 2008, despite volume growth 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABMiller plc, one of the world’s largest brewers, today publishes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, United Kingdom

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IBERDROLA’s British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables completed the expansion of the biggest European wind farm Whitelee in Scotland

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

As part of its commitment to sustainable development Located south of Glasgow, this renewable energy complex has increased its installed capacity from 322 megawatts (MW) to 539 MW Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Spain, United Kingdom

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UK FCO Minister for Human Rights Baroness Warsi reaffirms UK support of Victims of Torture

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister for Human Rights reaffirms UK support for victims of torture and renews drive to encourage torture convention ratifications. Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said: “On this day in 1987, the United Nations Convention Against … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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

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