Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP18M

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP 18 M, about SEK 186 M on a debt free basis. Of this, GBP 2 M, about SEK 21 M, is deferred and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden, United Kingdom

Sir Peter Mansfield autobiography tells his story of MRI

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the age of 15 he was told he didn’t have the qualifications to become a scientist. Today Sir Peter Mansfield, from The University of Nottingham, holds a Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for his role … Read the full press release →

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

The University of Nottingham: LGBT people have been identified as the most likely group to face discrimination when it comes to end of life care

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This finding from consultation for the English End of Life Care Strategy is why The Last Outing project, led by researchers at The University of Nottingham, wants to gather the experiences and concerns of LGBT people 60 and over regarding end … Read the full press release →

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

Experian: Business insolvency figures continue downward trend UK’s mid-sized businesses show biggest improvement

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a significant drop in the rate of business insolvencies in January 2013, as it hits its lowest level since June 2007. The data shows that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Small Business, United Kingdom

Skanska awarded Bond Street Crossrail main station works in the UK, worth GBP 55 M, about SEK 554 M

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska UK has been awarded a five-year contract, in joint venture with Costain, to deliver the main station works at the new Crossrail Bond Street Station in London. The contract is worth GBP 55 M, about … Read the full press release →

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

The only way is Olly Murs as the pop sensation comes to Wembley Arena, report LondonTown.com

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Popular X-Factor runner-up invites fans to dance with him at Wembley Arena   5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — He may not have won ITV’s popular reality TV show, the X-Factor, but Olly Murs has certainly kept a nation entertained since. In front of … Read the full press release →

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

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Experian reveals Manchester’s 2012 corporate finance deals review

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Small cap and manufacturing deals lead the way as Manchester advisors harness opportunities to restore deal flow Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to analysis by Experian®, the global information services company, small cap deals (with a transaction value under £10 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Nottingham in €196 million European drug discovery drive 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs. The scientists will be working … Read the full press release →

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

New Experian QAS survey reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of data quality

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

One third of businesses say poor data quality leads to the loss of potential new customers London, UK, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite ninety-nine per cent of organisations having a data quality strategy in place, almost a third still say poor … Read the full press release →

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

Female animals are unfairly sexually stereotyped by researchers, according to experts at the University of St Andrews

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Female animals portrayed as “femmes fatales” by researchers 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a new report, the study suggests that cultural stereotypes may influence how we view animal sexual behaviour. Anthropomorphism – making animals seem like us – is a common … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

A Nottingham professor has received a prestigious award from the Royal Society

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A Nottingham professor has received a prestigious award from the Royal Society that will support his research into the development of a new generation of regenerative medicines. Kevin Shakesheff, Head of The University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and … Read the full press release →

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

New Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive Business

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian®, the global information services company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Round as Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive business in UK and Ireland. With over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew … Read the full press release →

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

University of St Andrews team recognised for support to staff and students

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

St Andrews has become the first university in Britain to receive a prestigious award for its IT provision 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two-Star Service Desk accreditation from the Service Desk Institute (SDI) is awarded to only those organisations which can demonstrate … Read the full press release →

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

The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students’ well-being has never been in better hands, after The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards. Shortlisted for the ‘Primary Care Team of the Year’ gong for the third … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, Media, Science, United Kingdom

University of St Andrews: Food for thought

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Fife is a leading light in the UK’s local food revolution, according to the organisers of a special event held in St Andrews today (Wednesday 20 February 2013). 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event, run by experts at the University of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham: University medical practice in fine health

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students’ well-being has never been in better hands, after The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards. Shortlisted for the ‘Primary Care Team of the Year’ gong for the third … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

Speech: “EU policy on health and safety at work: myths and facts”

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 2013 conference/London London, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, I extend my warm greetings to you all and my thanks to the organisers for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom

University of St Andrews: Studies on extreme temperatures have fascinating results

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Physicists are getting warmer in the hunt for universal truths, thanks to a breakthrough by a team at the University of St Andrews. 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers in the School of Physics and Astronomy found that even at ultra-high temperatures … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham and E.ON Research to pinpoint power-hungry appliances that could help cut home energy bills

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New research by The University of Nottingham and energy company E.ON could help people to save money on their energy bills by identifying which of their household electrical appliances are using the most power. Smart meters, which … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Living standards in Europe and the importance of social investment

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion IPPR event “Revitalising social Europe”/ London, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — General Secretary, Director, Ladies and gentlemen, My warm greetings to you all, and my thanks to the Institute for Public Policy Research for … Read the full press release →

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