Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

CBI Wales director Emma Watkins confirmed in post

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Delivering prosperity through private sector growth is CBI Wales’ top priority for 2013,’ says Watkins 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI is pleased to announce that Emma Watkins has been confirmed as the permanent director of its Wales operations, replacing David … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Management, United Kingdom

CBI responds to Coalition Mid-Term Review

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI responded to the Coalition Government’s Mid-Term Review. John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said: “The Coalition deserves high marks for its commitment to tackle the deficit and its plan for growth, but in some cases its delivery … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

SABMiller – 45p minimum unit price for alcohol to cost consumers £659m each year

Posted on 7, January 2013 by

7-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABMiller has today released independent research commissioned from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr)1 which shows that a 45p minimum unit price for alcohol will unfairly hit responsible drinkers in low-income families, while doing little to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Food & Beverage, Government, Society, United Kingdom

University of Aberdeen – Long standing academic and Principal recognised in New Year’s Honours

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

A leading microbial ecologist who has worked for 34 years at the University of Aberdeen has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours. 3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professor Jim Prosser, Professor in Microbiology, was awarded an OBE for services to environmental … Read the full press release →

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

University of Aberdeen – Study shows how dark chocolate may be good for our health – particularly if you are male

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

Cocoa-rich dark chocolate might help protect against heart disease and stroke, but probably more so if you are a man. 3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — That’s one of the findings of scientists at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and … Read the full press release →

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

Environmental performance affected by ethnic and religious diversity

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Ethnically or religiously diverse countries underinvest in measures to improve their environmental performance, according to new research by an academic at the University of East Anglia. 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr Elissaios Papyrakis also found that religious diversity has a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Religion, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Top ten tips to combat diabetes this New Year

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes. Newcastle University researchers carried out … Read the full press release →

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

Interview by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy published by The Guardian on 27 December 2012

Posted on 30, December 2012 by

30-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On January 1st 40 years ago, the United Kingdom joined what has since become the European Union. It has been a membership characterised by ambivalence, ups and downs, perhaps never more so than at present when traditional … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Brain imaging insight into cannabis as a pain killer

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The pain relief offered by cannabis varies greatly between individuals, a brain imaging study carried out at the University of Oxford suggests. The researchers found that an oral tablet of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, tended … Read the full press release →

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

An essential new tool for conservation planning

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — An international research team has updated a Victorian map that has been the blueprint for our understanding of the diversity of life-forms across the world. The original map was created in 1876 by Alfred Russel Wallace, who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

University of Leeds leads pain management study for patients with dementia

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Leeds is to take the lead on improving the care that patients with dementia receive when they are admitted to hospital. The new study, which will examine how best to detect and manage pain … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

Commonly prescribed antibiotics ineffective for treating uncomplicated chest infections

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The antibiotic amoxicillin, that doctors typically prescribe for common lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) such as bronchitis, is no more effective at relieving symptoms than the use of no medication, even in older patients. The findings are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

Occasional family meals boost kids’ fruit and veg intake

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eating meals together as a family, even if only twice a week, boosts children’s daily fruit and vegetable intake to near the recommended 5 A Day, according to researchers at the University of Leeds. The study of … Read the full press release →

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

University of Leeds former student’s $4 million gift

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University. Worth around £2.5m, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

UBS Board of Directors authorizes settlements of LIBOR-related claims with US and UK authorities; Swiss regulator to issue order

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

UBS agrees to pay approximately CHF 1.4 billion1 in fines and disgorgement to US, UK and Swiss authorities to resolve LIBOR-related investigations. As part of a proposed agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd. (UBSSJ) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Switzerland, United Kingdom

BSkyB Appointment of Director

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (‘BSkyB’ or ‘the Company’) announces that Andy Sukawaty has agreed to join the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2013. As previously advised, Lord Wilson of Dinton … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Media, United Kingdom

UK hotel transaction market slows in H2 2012

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Transactions in H2 2012 significantly behind that of H1 2012; Single assets continue to dominate; London accounts for over half of total investment value; Lack of debt financing remains an ongoing constraint. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Hotel transaction activity across the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Travel, United Kingdom

Free unlimited WiFi for everyone in London’s square mile

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — City of London Corporation, Workers, residents and visitors to London’s Square Mile will have access to unlimited free WiFi after the City of London Corporation today (17th December) agreed to extend its partnership with The Cloud, the UK’s … Read the full press release →

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

How white dwarfs mimic black holes

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A remarkable observation by astronomers from the University of Southampton has been published in one of the world’s foremost astrophysics research journals. The research by Professor Phil Charles, Professor Malcolm Coe and postgraduate student Liz Bartlett has appeared in The Astrophysical Journal that is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom

Deloitte comment on Local Government Finance Settlement for 2013/14

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commenting on the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2013/14, Phil Holt, local government advisory partner at Deloitte, the professional services firm, said: “The latest Local Government Finance Settlement will add to the great pressures already facing local … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, United Kingdom