Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

EBRD partners with Cairo Amman Bank

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is partnering with Cairo Amman Bank to help Jordanian companies engage more widely in international trade so that they can grow further and contribute to the country’s economic development. The EBRD has signed two agreements … Read the full press release →

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

Aberdeen International Airport has recorded a disappointing dip in passenger numbers, compared to the previous year

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Passenger numbers February 2013 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aberdeen International Airport has recorded a disappointing dip in passenger numbers, compared to the previous year. Figures for February 2013 were down 1.2% on the same month in 2012. There was growth of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Atos and Kaltura Partner to Market Next Generation Video Solutions

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Flexible video solutions to be offered to customers worldwide to enhance communication, learning, and collaboration Paris and London, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company, and Kaltura, a leading video platform, announced a global partnership today, geared towards … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, France, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

A new three-year strategy for Belarus adobted by EBRD

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new three-year EBRD strategy for Belarus reaffirms the Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the country’s 9.5 million people through projects which contribute to the development of the private sector and improve the environment. The new strategy continues an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, United Kingdom

Savills expanded its global network by forming a new association in the Philippines with KMC MAG Group

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — International real estate advisor Savills has expanded its global network by forming a new association in the Philippines with KMC MAG Group. The alliance increases Savills presence in Southeast Asia and gives the firm a foothold in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Real Estate, United Kingdom

Boats and Goats prepare for Easter Sunday showdown

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Easter eggs will be on hold until the completion of the 4.30pm Boat and Goat Races 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last year, months of dedication on and off the water were ruined by a rogue swimmer trying to make a point; … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Internet & Online, News, Society, Travel, United Kingdom

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Aberdeen International Airport interim MD announcement

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It has been confirmed that the former MD of Stansted Airport is set to take the reins, on an interim basis, at Aberdeen International. Current MD Derek Provan has taken up a secondment at Heathrow as Director … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Savills is leading real estate Superbrand for 5th consecutive year in UK

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Business Superbrands survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) and brings together a panel of industry experts and over 1,900 business professionals to choose the UK’s strongest B2B brands, based on three … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, United Kingdom

EIB and EBRD to financially support completion of TES-Thermal Power Plant Sostanj project in Slovenia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have moved ahead with their financial support for the construction of a state-of-the-art thermal power plant and associated infrastructure in the city of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Slovenia, United Kingdom

Neelie Kroes: A broadband boost for the UK and Europe

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda “Perspectives for Mobile and Broadband in the UK 2020” EIF-DPA Joint Event / London London,  15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, ICT is already worth half of our productivity growth. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Directors to meet authorities, international officials, civil society, investors and entrepreneurs 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will arrive in Sarajevo on Sunday for a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina which will offer the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics, United Kingdom

Savills plc announces preliminary results for the full year ended 31 December 2012

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Savills plc, the international real estate adviser, today announces a strong performance across the Group reflecting improving markets and the positive impact of prior years’ acquisitions and appointments. Key financial highlights; Group revenue up 12% to £806.4m … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Real Estate, United Kingdom

The University of Dundee Chorus and Orchestra will later this month undertake their biggest production with performance of Carmina Burana

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee Chorus and Orchestra will later this month undertake their biggest and most ambitious production to date with a performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ at the Caird Hall. The performance of Carl Orff’s spectacular cantata, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, Society, United Kingdom

Nottingham academics: punishment can act as a performance enhancer in a similar way to monetary reward

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The stick can work just as well as the carrot in improving our performance, a team of academics at The University of Nottingham has found. A study led by researchers from the University’s School of Psychology, published recently … Read the full press release →

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

University of Dundee: Research targeting the cause of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases gets £1.7m from Wellcome Trust

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Research at the University of Dundee targeting the cause of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases which affect millions of people has been boosted by a grant of almost £1.7million from the Wellcome Trust. Professor Sir Philip Cohen has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Healthcare, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Sir Andrew Witty is officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sir Andrew Witty was officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham at a ceremony on 12 March. Sir Andrew, Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline, graduated from The University of Nottingham in 1985 with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Management, Science, United Kingdom

The University of Dundee announces extra places available for Primary Education

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee is inviting applications from high calibre graduates for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Primary Education course, commencing in August 2013. The Scottish Government recently announced additional funding for teacher training this year in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham won international strategy gong at Guardian University Awards

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham — which has campuses in both Malaysia and China — has reinforced its reputation as a truly global university with a win for its international strategy at the inaugural Guardian University Awards. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Media, United Kingdom

Experts have disabled a unique member of the signalling proteins which are essential for the development of the malaria parasite

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Research could help to disrupt the life cycle of the mosquito 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — They have produced a mutant lacking the ancient bacterial Shewanella-like protein phosphatase known as SHLP1 (pronounced ‘shelph’). This mutant is unable to complete its complex life … Read the full press release →

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

University of Nottingham’s technology part of breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Technology developed at The University of Nottingham has been used in a breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart. 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The abdominal fetal ECG device, designed originally by academics in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom