Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Taxation: Commission takes the UK to Court over reduced VAT rate

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, The European Commission has decided to refer the United Kingdom to the EU Court of Justice for its reduced VAT rate on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials. This measure goes beyond what is allowed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: POWER, STYLE, DRAMA

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

The question of Power… Goodwood, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the second image of its next model, Wraith, a hand-built motor car that exudes hallmark Rolls-Royce luxury and comfort whilst possessing a character defined by Power, Style and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: IN PROFILE

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Goodwood, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today (22 January 2013)  publishes the first official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The graceful silhouette gives expression to a bold and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Media, United Kingdom

Piaggio & C. S.p.A. INFORMATIVA SU ACQUISTO AZIONI PROPRIE

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Milano, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Piaggio & C. S.p.A. comunica di aver acquistato, nei giorni 30 gennaio 2013, 31 gennaio 2013 e 5 febbraio 2013 n. 185.000 azioni proprie al prezzo medio di 2,008 Euro per azione, per un controvalore complessivo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Italy, United Kingdom

Unilever to invest €75 million in building capacity and capability in South Africa

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

London / Rotterdam / Durban 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever has announced that it will invest €75 million (1 billion Rand) in South Africa to expand its capacity with a new, state-of-the-art Home Care factory and to upgrade existing sites in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Netherlands, United Kingdom

MOST DYNAMIC AND POWERFUL ROLLS-ROYCE IN HISTORY SET FOR DEBUT AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

London, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today (18 January 2013) confirmed the launch of its next model, Rolls-Royce Wraith. The car will be presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 2013, with first deliveries to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Bertelsmann Welcomes Antitrust Clearance of Penguin Random House by the U.S. Department Of Justice

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

DOJ has unconditionally cleared the formation of Penguin Random House Transaction will close after all other necessary clearances are secured 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Media companies Bertelsmann and Pearson welcome the clearance of the planned combination of their book-publishing companies into … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Media, United Kingdom

The Cloud hits 1 billion minutes since 1st January 2013

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Cloud, the biggest provider of public WiFi on Britain’s high streets, has announced it now has over 7 million registered users and they have connected to its WiFi network for over 1 billion minutes since the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Merger update: US Department Of Justice clears Penguin Random House combination

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pearson and Bertelsmann today (February 14, 2013) announce that they have been notified by the US Department of Justice that it has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of Penguin and Random House, without conditions. The two … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Media, United Kingdom

The Cloud sees 400% increase in tablets using WiFi network in past year

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 24 January 2013: The Cloud, the biggest provider of public WiFi on Britain’s high streets, has today released usage figures which highlight the increasing popularity of tablet devices in the UK. Assessing the number of tablets using its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Pearson trading update

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is today (January 21, 2013) providing its regular January trading update. We will report preliminary results for 2012 on 25 February 2013. In general, Pearson’s businesses continue to face tough market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Irish Defence Forces personnel to deploy to Mali as part of joint infantry training team with UK Armed Forces

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

The Minister for Defence, Alan Shatter TD, announced today that he proposes to seek the approval of the Government for participation by the Defence Forces in the planned EU Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali) as part of a joint … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Education, European Union, Government, Ireland, United Kingdom

Samaritans: Relationships top poll for Feel Good Factor at work

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Getting on well with the people you work with is the most fulfilling part of a job, according to a survey published by Samaritans and Simplyhealth today. When asked to select their top two factors, 42% of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Ireland, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Samaritans: Family Statement following Claire Squires Inquest

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On behalf of Claire Squires’ family, we have been asked to issue the following statement, as read out by Claire Squires’ partner, Simon van Herrewege: “This is an extremely difficult time for us. Claire’s death has left … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Amey wins Kent County Council contract

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A contract signed this week by Kent County Council with public services and infrastructure firm Amey, covering civil engineering design services for highways, transportation and the environment, will deliver a better deal for Kent residents. Under the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

All-Party Parliamentary Group calls for compulsory local suicide prevention strategies

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An all-party group of MPs and Peers has called for all local authorities to be required to develop and implement a suicide prevention strategy. Their inquiry discovered that current rules do not put councils under any obligation … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Non Profit, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Amey Awarded Standard for Collaborative Working

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Amey has achieved BS 11000 certification, a national standard of excellence, for collaborative business relationships across its rail business. The standard recognises Amey’s collaborative business relationship management system for customers in the rail sector, providing services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Sky expands apprenticeship scheme to attract brightest school leavers

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky is giving talented young people from across the country the chance to start a career in the television industry with the launch of a newly expanded apprenticeship scheme. Applications are open from now and over the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Media, United Kingdom

Las Oficinas de Representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS en Londres, Colonia y París se transforman en sucursales

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Estas tres oficinas han alcanzado un importante nivel de desarrollo y tendrán a partir de ahora una mayor capacidad de servicio 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Desde el 1 de enero de 2013, las oficinas de representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Insurance, Spain, United Kingdom

Ireland, France and Italy International Rugby Live with Sky Sports

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky Sports has been awarded three new deals for live rugby union, more than doubling its schedule of Autumn Internationals from 2014. The trio of four-year agreements will give Sky Sports viewers live coverage of Ireland’s Guinness … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Ireland, Italy, Media, Sports, United Kingdom