Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

New Head of BP Russia Appointed

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his … Read the full press release →

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

Angola Production Starts at BP-Operated PSVM Project

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola (Sonangol E.P.), as the concessionaire, BP Exploration Angola, as the operator, and the partners of Block 31, today announced that production from the PSVM development area in Block 31, offshore Angola, … Read the full press release →

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

Rolls-Royce delivers USV/RHIB launch and recovery systems

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has recently delivered two launch and recovery systems for unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and manned Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to an international navy. These systems have been retrofitted aboard frigates … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce appoints Don Roussinos President of Naval business

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced that it has appointed Don Roussinos as President Naval – Marine. Don succeeds Andy Marsh, who has become President of the Rolls-Royce Marine Services business. Don joins Rolls-Royce from L-3 Communications where he most … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce wins new engine support contract in Saudi Arabia

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to provide support for engines … Read the full press release →

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

Rolls-Royce opens new Service Centre at RAF Marham

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has opened its first Service Delivery Centre to support military engines at the Royal Air Force base at Marham in Norfolk, UK. The facility was officially opened today by the Chief … Read the full press release →

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

RBS: A puzzle inside a riddle – Economics weekly

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s “productivity puzzle” isn’t getting any easier to solve. GDP fell in the final three months of 2012 but employment continued to rise, which will have led to another decline in output per worker. Given that … Read the full press release →

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

Autoclenz shines with £4m MBO support from RBS

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swadlincote-based outsourced car valeting provider Autoclenz Holdings Plc has undergone a successful £4m Management Buy-Out (MBO) with funding support from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Through the MBO, Autoclenz Ltd, and its subsidiary Autoclenz Services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Barclays supports PACT with £5m facility to help set up new secondary school

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has provided PACT Educational Trust, the charity behind Clapham-based Oliver House Preparatory School and Oakwood School in Surrey, with a £1.6m loan to support the acquisition of a new site for its long-awaited boys’ secondary school … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce wins $75m contract to strengthen role in China’s energy infrastructure

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced (16 January 2013) a $75million contract to supply PetroChina with equipment and related services to power the flow of natural gas through Line 3 of the West-East Pipeline Project … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom

Barclays: Social media: the missed opportunity

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Up to half of all sales now generated through social media for one in ten restaurants, hotels, pub and travel operators 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than one in ten hospitality and leisure operators now generate up to half of all … Read the full press release →

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

Women’s rugby club scores help from RBS

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — East London’s newest women’s rugby club has received financial sponsorship from The Royal Bank of Scotland as it looks to capitalise on increased interest in the sport from the local community. The club, East London Women’s Rugby … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom

BAE Systems: Helping to Write the Next Chapter in Aviation History

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Cutting edge innovations – ARGUS and MAST – featured on PBS’ NOVA 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two of our cutting edge innovations – ARGUS and MAST  – were recently featured on PBS’ NOVA.  On January 23, the science and technology documentary … Read the full press release →

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

Aviva appoints Bob Stein as a non-executive director

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva” or “the Company”) announces that Bob Stein has today been appointed as a non-executive director of the Company. Bob is currently a non-executive director and vice-chair of the audit committee of Assurant, Inc (US … Read the full press release →

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

Huge response to Tesco Gateshead recruitment call

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 2,000 people called a recruitment hotline in its first two days, keen to stake their claim for a job in the new Gateshead Tesco Extra store. Call takers took the details of every person who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Retail, United Kingdom

Sean Gallagher is named ‘BAE Systems Apprentice of the Year’

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sean Gallagher, an apprentice from our air and information business at Warton, Lancashire has been named ‘BAE Systems Apprentice of the Year’ at our Company UK Apprenticeship Awards. The Awards which were held in Manchester, UK, recognise … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Education, United Kingdom

Aviva appoints Khor Hock Seng as CEO Aviva Asia

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces the appointment of Khor Hock Seng as CEO of Aviva Asia. Mr Khor, who will be based in Singapore, will take up his new role on 8 March and will join the Group Executive, … Read the full press release →

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

Rise of online shopping drives new jobs at Tesco.com

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The popularity of online grocery shopping is today delivering a fresh boost for jobs as Tesco.com opens a new dotcom store at Crawley, near Gatwick in West Sussex, creating 700 jobs. The Crawley facility follows the high-tech model launched … Read the full press release →

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

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP INCREASES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group is to commit a further £1 million to the Bank of Scotland Foundation, doubling the money available to help support charities across Scotland. The charitable foundation, which was set up two years ago, already … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

EU: Mr Cameron, take it or leave it!

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Statement by the EESC President Staffan Nilsson in reaction to the UK Prime Minister’s speech on Europe 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a time when the European Union needs to strengthen the cooperation between its Member States more than ever before, … Read the full press release →

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