Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

FCO Minister David Lidington responded to the FAC report: The future of the European Union

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister David Lidington has responded to the publication of the FAC report: The future of the European Union: UK Government policy In response to the publication of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report ‘The … Read the full press release →

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UK Department of Energy & Climate Change: Economic benefits of offshore oil and gas to be maximised

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic benefits of offshore oil and gas production, for energy security, jobs, tax revenue and growth are set to be maximised, as Government announced the start of an independently-led review today. The UK’s oil and gas … Read the full press release →

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The British Department of Energy and Climate Change funds 3 clean energy entrepreneurs to test cutting edge designs in bioenergy

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winning companies – AB systems, AMW IBERS and Natural Synergies – were selected from an initial list of seven to go through from the project design stage to the testing phase of the Department of Energy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment, Science, United Kingdom

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Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Politics, Technology, United Kingdom

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Virgin Rail Group demands improvements be made by Network Rail

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) today demanded that millions of pounds of customer-focussed improvements be made by Network Rail to compensate customers for poor punctuality in recent months. VRG, the owning group of Virgin Trains, is also preparing … Read the full press release →

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Diageo Executive Committee New Appointments

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diageo has today announced that: – Andy Fennell, Chief Marketing Officer, will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Africa, reporting to Nick Blazquez, President Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, with effect from 1 July 2013.  Andy … Read the full press release →

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Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announces £290m public and private investment in research projects between universities and industry

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne made the announcement at the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Francis Crick Institute – a ceremony held by builders when the last beam or brick is placed at the top of a building … Read the full press release →

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HM Revenue & Customs found British film producer Richard Driscoll guilty of VAT fraud

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The film, Eldorado, which featured a number of well-known British and Hollywood actors, including former Dr Who Sylvester McCoy and Splash actress Daryl Hannah, was the last to be made by David Carradine, of Kung Fu … Read the full press release →

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UK study: Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years, according to a new study. Researchers led by the University of Leeds and the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre in the Netherlands found evidence … Read the full press release →

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Welsh Secretary David Jones calls on Welsh Government to follow UK lead on future wind farm developments

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following today’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework relating to sub-50 megawatt wind farm development in England, Welsh Secretary David Jones has urged the Welsh Government to adopt comparable measures in Wales, so … Read the full press release →

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UK study: big business could learn survival lessons from family businesses

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Family businesses are less likely to fail than big business because they are usually made up of a well functioning and diverse board of directors who are able to advise effectively. A report published today by researchers … Read the full press release →

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University of Leeds Scientists discovered new way to fight against cervical cancer

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scientists at the University of Leeds have found a way to target and destroy a key protein associated with the development of cervical and other cancers. The E7 protein is produced early in the lifecycle of the … Read the full press release →

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Wood Group PSN signs five-year operations & maintenance contract with Hess Corporation’s Baldpate production platform in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

HOUSTON, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) will deliver operations & maintenance services to Hess Corporation’s Baldpate production platform in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, under a new five-year contract. WGPSN will also provide these services to Hess for … Read the full press release →

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SAS Office Analytics to enhance young drivers car insurer ingenie’s pricing and marketing accuracy

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAS, the leader in business analytics, has been selected by ingenie, the car insurer for young drivers, to enhance its use of telematics data and deliver behaviour-based pricing and marketing programmes to its customers. ingenie has selected SAS Office Analytics to analyse … Read the full press release →

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Transport group Stagecoach to focus on energy reduction as part of its fifth annual Group-wide Green Week programme on 3 – 7 June, 2013

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

• Sustainability drive incorporates World Environment Day on 5 June • Transport group planning new phase of environmental strategy 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The company, which has bus and rail operations in the UK and in North America, is planning a … Read the full press release →

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Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust selects SAS to transform research

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

NHS Foundation Trust to build single view of patient and deliver more personalised care 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust has chosen SAS, the leader in business analytics, to transform how it manages and delivers research through … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton Researchers: New mathematical model links space-time theories

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at the University of Southampton have taken a significant step in a project to unravel the secrets of the structure of our Universe. Professor Kostas Skenderis, Chair in Mathematical Physics at the University, comments: “One of … Read the full press release →

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Richard Bennison appointed Non-Executive Director R J Kiln & Co Limited and Kiln Group

Posted on 31, May 2013 by

London, 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kiln, the forward thinking specialist insurance and reinsurance business which is part of the Tokio Marine group, today announced that it has appointed Richard Bennison as a Non-Executive Director to the R J Kiln & … Read the full press release →

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Hilti issues safety alert regarding non-Hilti cartridges of inferior quality

Posted on 31, May 2013 by

31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hilti powder actuated fastening systems have been successfully used on construction sites around the globe for over 60 years. Safety of personnel is essential for us. Inferior quality cartridges can burn uncleanly and create a build-up of … Read the full press release →

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Prehistoric fashion show event in London

Posted on 31, May 2013 by

31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Research by archaeologists at the University of Southampton and the Natural History Museum Vienna will be showcased in London this weekend at a special prehistoric fashion show event – staged as part of an international Humanities festival, ‘The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Austria, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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