Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

CBI responds to Chancellor’s speech on banking reform

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI today responded to a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, on banking reform. Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said: “It’s right to focus on improving competition in banking because it’s a more … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Government, United Kingdom

South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire councils sign joint deal with BT to bring faster broadband to rural areas

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

£35.6 million deal with BT to give more than 94 per cent of South Gloucestershire premises access to fibre broadband¹  Aim to deliver minimum of 2Mbps to all premises in the project area  4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A £35.6 1 million project announced … Read the full press release →

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

Small firms see orders and output continue to fall, but expect improvement in next quarter – CBI survey

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) saw domestic and export orders continue to fall in the three months to January, while production also contracted for the third consecutive quarter. However, both domestic orders and output are expected to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Small Business, United Kingdom

Astrium wins ESA contracts to design Ariane 6 and continue development of Ariane 5 ME

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed prime contractor agreements worth €108 million with Astrium These contracts enable the start of the Ariane 6 programme, the ongoing development of Ariane 5 ME (Midlife Evolution), and the search for synergies between … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Science, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom

BT: Superfast broadband partnership will create jobs and provide up to £750 million boost to the Devon and Somerset economy

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A £94 million project to transform broadband speeds for businesses and residents across Devon and Somerset within the next four years was announced today. Connecting Devon and Somerset has agreed a deal with BT which aims to … Read the full press release →

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

Leicester businessman appointed chairman of CBI’s small business forum

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mike Kapur, founder and director of Leicester based telecoms and IT specialists Signum Corporate Communications, Chairman of the National Space Centre and Deputy Chair of Governors at De Montfort University has been appointed chairman of the CBI’s Small … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Small Business, United Kingdom

CBI comments on MOD Defence Equipment Plan

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the publication of a 10-year Defence Equipment Plan by the Ministry of Defence. Matthew Fell, CBI Director for Competitive Markets, said: “Businesses have been urging the Government to provide more detail on its future defence … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, United Kingdom

BP Completes Sale of Texas City Refinery and Related Assets to Marathon Petroleum

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP has completed the previously announced sale of its Texas City, Texas refinery and a portion of its retail and logistics network in the Southeast U.S. to Marathon Petroleum Corporation for an estimated $2.4 billion. This comprises … Read the full press release →

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

CBI comments on launch of new Government Commissioning Academy

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the launch of a new public sector Commissioning Academy. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services Reform, said: “This initiative could help public sector leaders to respond more effectively to the increasing demand for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Society, United Kingdom

CBI responds to FSA report on interest rate swap mis-selling

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a Financial Services Authority (FSA) report on interest rate swap mis-selling. Matthew Fell, CBI Director for Competitive Markets, said: “The mis-selling of interest rate products was unacceptable. “Any small business that has been mis-sold … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

CBI comments on NAO Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities Report

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a National Audit Office Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities report. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services reform, said: “As part of necessary deficit reduction, local authorities are operating with reduced budgets so … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, United Kingdom

Rio Tinto impairments and management changes

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rio Tinto expects to recognise a non-cash impairment charge of approximately US$14 billion (post tax) in its 2012 full year results. These impairments include an amount of approximately US$3 billion relating to Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

BP Starts Production from New Valhall Platform in Norwegian North Sea

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the successful start-up of oil production from new facilities at the Valhall field in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea. Production started on 26 January.“The Valhall Re-Development Project is another significant milestone … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Norway, United Kingdom

Astrium 2012: a year of successes and transformation

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

Provisional estimated turnover for 2012 was 5.8 billion euros, a rise of 17% despite an increasingly competitive environment Promising contracts and the successful integration of Vizada reflect the growing strength of Astrium Services A new world record for reliability as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom

BP today announced Bob Fryar as Executive Vice-President for Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR)

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced Bob Fryar as Executive Vice-President for Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR), reporting directly to Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive. Fryar, who is currently Executive Vice President for production in BP’s upstream business will take … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

John Mingé Appointed Chairman and President of BP America, Inc.

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — John Mingé has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America, Inc. and will serve as BP’s chief representative in the United States. He will succeed Lamar McKay, who has been appointed to head BP’s Upstream business. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom

Janet Weiss to Lead BP Alaska

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Janet Weiss has been named Regional President of BP Alaska, effective February 15, the company announced today. She succeeds John Mingé, who has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America Inc. after serving as head of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce ‘best in class’ for technology management

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been recognised as one of the best in Europe for ‘Technology Management’ by the world-renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology. The ‘Successful Practice Award’ was presented on 30 January at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

RegioStars 2013: Commission awards flagship projects

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovative projects which will contribute to creating jobs for the future will tonight take centre stage as Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn presents the RegioStars 2013 Awards. With the President of the Jury, Luc Van den Brande, Commissioner … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Lithuania, Poland, Politics, Portugal, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

BP Announces US District Court’s Acceptance of Plea Resolving All Criminal Claims Against Company Relating to Deepwater Horizon Accident

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company’s plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Law, United Kingdom