Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

BAE Systems delivers more AWD blocks

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

A further two Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) blocks manufactured by BAE Systems have been shipped to Adelaide making the total number of blocks delivered nine since the first block was delivered in August 2011. With this shipment, BAE Systems has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, United Kingdom

Zurich goes live with Detica NetReveal for fraud prevention and detection

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Zurich Insurance Company in Italy has gone live with the multi-award winning Detica NetReveal® OnDemand managed service for claims fraud prevention 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the first deployment of Detica NetReveal in Italy and the solution forms part of Zurich’s global rollout, building … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Italy, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

UEFA Executive Committee confirms EURO 2016 venues

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Declaration regarding proposed revisions of the FIFA Statutes also supported 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed the ten venues for UEFA EURO 2016, presented by the tournament hosts, the French Football Federation (FFF). At its meeting at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, France, Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

UK Government Joins Global Initiative for Cyber Resilience

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

United Kingdom becomes latest signatory of World Economic Forum’s Partnering for Cyber Resilience initiative, which aims to build secure, resilient digital networks Initiative, launched in 2012, has now attracted signatures of over 70 companies and government bodies from 15 sectors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

BAE SYSTEMS @DAVOS: HYPERCONNECTIVITY AND CYBER RESILIENCE ON THE WORLD STAGE

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Chairman Dick Olver discusses opportunities and challenges related to the future workforce and Detica Managing Director Martin Sutherland helps examines global cybersecurity issues 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today’s new era of hyperconnectivity offers organizations important opportunities to grow, innovate and thrive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

Internal energy market: Commission refers Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to Court for failing to fully transpose EU rules

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is referring Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose the EU internal energy market rules. To date Bulgaria, Estonia and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Estonia, European Union, Government, Law, United Kingdom

UK: Household costs rise by £4,000 in a year for UK families

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

UK Families Report Spending £331 More Per Month Since November 2011 Marginal rise in incomes outweighed by mounting expenses Families prioritise spending and make efforts to increase savings Unsecured debts peak at £11,101 as more families rent or live with … Read the full press release →

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

Irish and UK Ministers hold talks on single market and trade

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) met his counterpart, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable MP for talks on issues of mutual interest as well as priorities for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics, United Kingdom

BAE Systems: Three-year JetSpares contract from Braathens Technical

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We have won a three-year extension to our long-standing JetSpares contract with Braathens Technical AB of Sweden in support of 12 Avro RJ regional jetliners operated by Braathens subsidiary, Malmö Aviation. The contract has an option to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom

UK: Birth to two years is most financially stressful time for parents

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Money worries mean giving up luxuries and saving for the future Having children prompts people to address their personal debts Pester power rears its head as children reach 11 to 15 years of age 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new study … Read the full press release →

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

Aviva plc – Sale of stake in Malaysian joint venture

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces that it has reached agreement to sell its 49% interest in CIMB Aviva Assurance Berhad and CIMB Aviva Takaful Berhad (together “CIMB-Aviva”) to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (“SLA”), a subsidiary of … Read the full press release →

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

MINI Roadster named ‘best open-top’ at What Car? Awards.

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Munich/Oxford, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The MINI Cooper S Roadster has scooped the title of best open-top at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2013. Chas Hallett, editor of What Car? said: “MINIs are all about fun and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, United Kingdom

BAE Systems DELIVERING LASER-GUIDED SUCCESS IN THEATER

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS®, has been shot almost 100 times in combat operations in Afghanistan this year, and there hasn’t been a single failure after launch. 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The vast majority have been direct … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Technology, United Kingdom

2013 UEFA Women’s Champions League final tickets go on sale

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge home to stage final on 23 May 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tickets for the 2013 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, to be played on Thursday 23 May at Stamford Bridge, go on sale today via www.chelseafc.com/uefawomensfinal. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

DHL wins long-term contract with Panasonic worth over £100m

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

UK warehousing and logistics operation to be transformed to support Panasonic’s business priorities Substantial investment to create a state-of-the-art technology campus Bonn/London, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a long-term contract worth over £100m (EUR120m) with Panasonic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Prudential launches life insurance operations in Cambodia

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Establishes long-term strategic distribution partnership with ACLEDA Bank Plc – the first of its kind in Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prudential Corporation Asia, part of UK-based Prudential plc, today announces the commencement of its life insurance operations … Read the full press release →

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

Aviva appoints Sir Adrian Montague as non-executive director

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva” or “the Company”) announces that Sir Adrian Montague has today been appointed as a non-executive director of the Company. Sir Adrian is currently chairman of 3i Group plc and Anglian Water Group Limited, deputy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom

UK: Nearly half of new start-ups looking to expand in 2013

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Jubilympics year spurs optimistic outlook for SMEs 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tenacious entrepreneurs are confident about trading conditions as they look to scale up in 2013. Nearly half (48%) of the business owners who set up shop in the last two … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Small Business, United Kingdom

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP £6.5 BILLION COMMITMENT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled the UK’s largest commitment to support first time buyers by committing to lend £6.5 billion to help customers make their first step on to the property ladder in 2013. We expect the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, United Kingdom

BAE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING TACTICAL VEHICLE FLEET WITH NEW CONTRACT

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

BAE Systems will provide more than 100 spare parts for several variants in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The initial order is worth $2.6 million, while the total … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, United Kingdom