Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

The person inside the present: Narcissists buy to big themselves up

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Christmas is around the corner and many of us will be thinking of what to buy our loved ones (or ourselves!) this festive holiday. But what is the psychology behind gift-giving? Early results from research led by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Entertainment, Science, United Kingdom

FREE FAST WIFI COMING TO 30 EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS STATIONS

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Free, fast WiFi with The Cloud arrives at 30 train stations for improved customer experience  20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has today (20 December 2012) announced it will be offering free WiFi for rail … Read the full press release →

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

Great Britain’s golden year of sport reflected in record attendances and viewing figures

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Attendances at professional sports events in the UK reached 75m in 2012; Spectacular Olympic and Paralympic viewing figures underpin sporting dominance of 2012 television ratings. 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s amazing year of sport was reflected in attendances of over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Media, Sports, Travel, United Kingdom

Britons have a ‘hospital only’ mentality

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Two-thirds of citizens do not trust their local doctor, while 11 per cent said they had called an ambulance to go to hospital when a visit to the doctor would have sufficed 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nearly two-thirds of Britons no … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

Improving energy efficiency in your home – find out how to reduce your bills

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Households are being encouraged to take part in a new project by the University of Southampton to help reduce their energy bills. Rising energy prices combined with falling winter temperatures provide a powerful incentive for us to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Deloitte Update on Comet (in Administration)

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the absence of an acceptable offer for the whole of the business, the Joint Administrators of Comet can confirm that the remaining 35 stores will close today.  A small team will be retained to support the … Read the full press release →

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

STAGECOACH IN £4MILLION NEW BUS DELIVERY FOR WIGAN

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

• New vehicles introduced only weeks after takeover from First Group • 31 new buses to go into operation in local communities • Unlimited weekly travel on Stagecoach buses in Wigan to cost just £9 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stagecoach is taking delivery of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Demand for UK big data specialists to increase by 92% over next five years

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Those skilled in big data can earn 20% more pay than other IT staff 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New research from e-skills UK and SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, has revealed demand for big data specialists in the UK … Read the full press release →

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

Boards in fast growing technology companies must identify, protect and make money from their intellectual property

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Carmen Aquerreta, who leads Deloitte’s Research & Development practice said: “Vince Cable’s announcement on the new approach and extra resources of the UK Intellectual Property Office will help companies maximise the value of the intellectual property (IP) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

University of Southampton embraces the open, online future of higher education

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — For over a decade the University of Southampton has been leading the open access and more recently the open data ‘revolutions’. Now Southampton is joining forces with the Open University, the UK leader in distance learning, as … Read the full press release →

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

STAGECOACH ANNOUNCES SENIOR APPOINTMENTS AT UK BUS DIVISION

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stagecoach today (18 December 2012) announced a series of appointments at its UK Bus division as preparations continue for Robert Montgomery to take up the post of Managing Director at the business unit next year. Robert Montgomery, … Read the full press release →

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

Deloitte comments on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) writing to Swiss investors

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tom Rowbotham, Deloitte tax partner said: “The ground-breaking agreement between the UK and the Swiss Confederation, which is about to come into force, has a clear timetable which Swiss banks need to comply with. Banks in Switzerland are notifying … Read the full press release →

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

SAS UK: Public sector shrinks long-term, but figures up on 2001

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Government now employs a smaller percentage of the working population than it did in 1951 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 2011 Census data released today shows a dramatic shift in the demographics of the UK over the past 60 years, including significant … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

Kiln announces new hire with Lloyd’s China

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kiln, the international specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, today announced that it has appointed Gu Jin, an experienced reinsurance professional with extensive knowledge of the Chinese reinsurance market, to lead its new venture with Lloyd’s Insurance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom

Mid-tier law firms consolidate as Top 100 see revenue growth slow for fourth consecutive quarter

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s top 100 law firms achieved fee income growth of 3.4% in the quarter ended 31 October 2012, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest Quarterly Legal Sector Survey from business advisory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Law, United Kingdom

Hilti Christmas Delivery Schedule 2012 – 2013

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — With the Christmas holidays approaching, we want to ensure that all of our customers are aware of our delivery schedule so you can plan accordingly. The delivery schedule for Christmas 2012 – 2013 can be found below. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Liechtenstein, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom

Amey Appoints Seven Specialists onto Asset Management Team

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading infrastructure services provider Amey has appointed seven UK specialists in asset management into its strategic consulting team, to help deliver significant time and cost savings to customers. Charles Oldham, Jon Jarritt, Adam McCullough, Chris Beedie, Owen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom

Comment piece: In response to the sad death of Jacintha Saldanha

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following on from the sad death of Jacintha Saldanha a nurse at the King Edward Vii Hospital today, please find below a comment piece from Samaritans. It reminds people that suicide is a complex issue and urges … Read the full press release →

Posted in Society, United Kingdom

BRIAN BLESSED URGES SOUTH WEST TRAINS PASSENGERS TO ‘DIG DEEP’ AND HELP SAMARITANS THIS XMAS

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

·    Boisterous British actor lends his support to Samaritans fundraising day ·    Charity day at London Waterloo on Tuesday 18 December ·    Free mince pies for passengers  18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — South West Trains passengers travelling through London Waterloo on Tuesday … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

John Wood Group PLC Pre-close trading update

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”) issues the following pre-close trading update for the year to 31 December 2012. Full year results will be announced on 5 March 2013. Overall, conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The … Read the full press release →

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