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LDRA Wins $1 Million Contract in China’s Manned Spacecraft Program
LDRA and DDC-I have released a turnkey safety-critical software platform certifiable to DO-178B Level A, the FAA’s most demanding level. The integration will enable developers to quickly develop, debug and comprehensively test their applications, reducing development time and cost. - December 18, 2009 - LDRA Software Technology
Experience the Diversity of Northern Europe with Fred Olsen Norway Cruises
Nothing can surpass the awesome sight of the Norwegian Fjords. Fred Olsen takes its guests to a cruise through Northern Europe on a truly cultural experience set to the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. - December 18, 2009 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Rhoda Wilson Meets Barry Pennill from Coinstar Money Transfer
In this fascinating interview, Rhoda Wilson discusses finance and business with Barry Pennill, the Regional Director, UK, Ireland & Africa of Coinstar Money Transfer. With issues such as the international recession, globalisation and business growth across the world Rhoda gains an insight into... - December 18, 2009 - Rhoda Wilson
New Virtual Private Servers from Daily.co.uk
Daily.co.uk launches a new range of Virtual Private Servers (VPS). - December 18, 2009 - Daily.co.uk
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Changes to Great Hotels Meeting Forums
New markets, extended events and more networking opportunities are just some of the changes in place for the 2010. - December 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
New Practice Support Service for Lawyers Launched
Lawyers experiencing regulatory, conduct, practice or business problems can now access a new source of advice and assistance specifically designed to address the problems many will encounter in legal practice. - December 18, 2009 - Richard Nelson Solicitors
Backing a Winner
Three entrepreneurs who developed Tipstar, a new website providing Money Making Predictions for the sports betting industry have declined numerous offers to buy out their business. - December 18, 2009 - Tipstar Limited
Reach Global Group Expansion Creates Local Jobs
Reach Global Group are recruiting in all of its divisions due to planned expansion in the new year. This comes at a vital time as many employers are cutting jobs and workers are fearing for their job security. - December 18, 2009 - Reach Global Group
Ibstock Sweeps the Board at BDA Awards
Ibstock Brick dominated the Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards winning nine awards in total including the Supreme Winner Award 2009. The awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Concept Evolution Fully Web-Enabled CAFM at the Heart of the Chardfm PFM Awards Win
Congratulations to Chardfm on winning the i-FM e-Business award at the 2009 PFM Awards. Awarded in recognition of the integrated project solution represented in their Chardfm CAfm system, the project was developed by working in partnership with the FM industry’s most innovative providers and... - December 18, 2009 - FSI (FM Solutions) Limited
Ibstock Dominates BDA Award Shortlist
Ibstock Brick’s building projects account for over 50% of this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards shortlist. The BDA Awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
gukPhone Launch VPN and SSL VoIP Telephony with a Flash Client to the End User
GUK Communications released the new Flash VoIP Client gukPhone V2 which support SSL Encryption for VoIP Telephony, with the launch of the new client software it is possible to use the gukPhone account with SIP devices in combination with VPN (PPTP) to encrypt and secure communication. - December 17, 2009 - GUK Communications Ltd.
Exquisite Christmas Gifts Available at Hugely Discounted Prices at Chemist Direct
Chemist Direct is Britain’s leading online chemist offering a wide range of health and beauty products for men, women and babies at great prices. - December 17, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Language Company Offers Interpreter for Dundee United's New Slovakian Goalie Dusan Pernis
BBC Scotland's Jim Spence interviewed new Slovakian goalie Dusan Pernis and put the video of the interview onto the BBC sports website - the result was an offer of a Slovakian interpreter from language services company Prestige Network. - December 17, 2009 - Prestige Network
Penguin Fingerprinting | ZSL London Zoo Researchers Work with Scientists to Develop New Penguin DNA Profiling Technique
Penguins’ DNA is being used for the first time to study how they migrate between colonies. - December 17, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Orchard Growth Alerts Growth Businesses to Predicted Change in R&D Tax Credit Allowance, Following Tightening Up at HMRC
Orchard Growth agrees with Grant Thornton’s prediction of a change in R&D tax credit allowance, following tightening up of legislation implementation by HMRC - December 17, 2009 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
Award Winners Fold7 Beat Recession with Record Growth
Youth communications specialists Fold7 report a record period in 2009 after strategic restructure. Chairman Charles Denton, former CEO of Molton Brown, will build on success for 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Fold7
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Luxury Awards
Member hotels are awarded with top accolades in the luxury hospitality industry. - December 17, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
UK Gazetteer Best Practice Day Announced for 24th February 2010
The London Borough of Southwark to host Gazetteer Best Practice Day sponsored by Aligned Assets and in association with GEO:connexion UK. - December 17, 2009 - Aligned Assets
Russell Bedford International Adds a Network Firm in Kazakhstan
"Business Consulting" Independent Auditing Company LLC, Almaty, Kazakhstan, joins Russell Bedford global accounting network. - December 17, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London
Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009 - ACCA
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Lets Mayfair Offices on Behalf of Pamplona Capital Management
Acting on behalf of Pamplona Capital Management, MERJS have let the 1st floor of prestigious Mayfair offices in 25 Park Lane to Macrosynergy Partners LLP - December 17, 2009 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Latest Designer Staircase Installations from Complete Stair Systems
Hand selected selection of completed staircases supplied in the last 6 weeks by Complete Stair systems - December 17, 2009 - Complete Stair Systems Ltd
Ibstock Launches New Brick Selector
Ibstock Brick launches a new easy to follow ‘Brick Selector’ brochure to help builders and the general public simplify the process of choosing and matching clay facing bricks. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches New SUDS Pavers
Ibstock launches a new range of brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) compliant, allowing for run-off of excess water in heavy rain. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
WGSN Reveals Essential Info for the Plus-Size Fashion Market
WGSN (www.wgsn.com), the world’s leading authority on current and future fashion trends has released a detailed report containing vital information for brands and retailers in the fashion industry looking to enter the plus size market or to extend their product line to encompass this... - December 16, 2009 - WGSN
Tutors International Reports Significant Increase in Enquiries from American Families Regarding Full-Time Private Tutors
Tutors International has reported a reversal of American sales enquiry trends with regards to demand for full-time private tutors following the end of the recession in America. - December 16, 2009 - Tutors International
Around About Britain Sees a Peak in Visitors Looking for 2010 Holidays
During the past month on www.aroundaboutbritiain.co.uk there has been a surge in visitors to the site. It is believed that these visitors are using the site to find their 2010 holiday accommodation. - December 16, 2009 - Around About Ltd
The B & B Directory Website Introduces a New Offering for Clients
Thebandbddirectory.co.uk Launches New Platinum Adverts for Its Advertisers. - December 16, 2009 - The B & B Directory
The Holiday Cottages Website Expands Its Product Range
Theholidaycottages.co.uk launches new Featured Adverts to greatly increase exposure for their clients. - December 16, 2009 - The Holiday Cottages
Wickedelic Sweethearts Strip for Heroes
British lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie launches a militarily themed charity calendar, with all profits going to Help For Heroes and Combat Stress. - December 16, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA
Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009 - ACCA
UK Forwarders ‘Not Surprised’ by US Climbdown on 100% Container Scanning
According to John O’Connell, Director – Trade Services at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – web:bifa.org - it was “hardly surprising” to hear the recent news that the US Department for Homeland Security (DHS) would effectively not be able to meet its 2012 deadline to implement its goal of 100 percent inbound container scanning. - December 16, 2009 - British International Freight Association
Russell Bedford Admits Marikon Audit as Its First Member Firm in Uzbekistan
Marikon Audit LLC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, joins Russell Bedford International accounting network. - December 16, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
PDA and BPSA to Speak at IQPC's 2nd Annual Disposable Solutions for Biomanufacturing Conference
IQPC is delighted to announce the dates for the 2nd Annual Disposable Solutions for Biomanufacturing taking place in London on the 23rd-24th February 2010. The use of single-use systems within bioprocessing and manufacturing is one area within the pharmaceutical industry that constantly sees exciting developments and this year is no exception. - December 16, 2009 - IQPC
'Lifting the Lid on Academic Lab Auto Research 2' Final Program, the 2nd Annual Conference on Laboratory Automation in Universities Run by PAA Ltd.
At Hinxton Hall, Cambridge on 12th January 2010. With Free attendance for delegates, 23 exhibitors (some you may not have met before), delegates signed up from all over the world and a great confirmed speakers program, the 2010 conference is looking to be as great success as 2009. - December 16, 2009 - PAA Ltd.
xmrv.me.uk Uses Google Maps to Raise Awareness of CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia Community
"Map of Misery" goes viral - a surprise world-wide hit. - December 16, 2009 - xmrv.me.uk
Association for Learning Technology Launches Open Access Repository
The Association for Learning Technology’s Open Access Repository was formally launched at ALT’s annual conference ALT-C in September and is now available. The repository represents a long-awaited development in ALT’s work and services as it allows users to contribute assets and make them available via the repository. - December 15, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
The Change to the Stamp Duty Periphery Will Have Little Effect on the London Property Market According to Winkworth
The Stamp Duty holiday, which means buyers don’t have to pay stamp tax if the property they purchase is under £175,000, will be over at the end of this year. - December 14, 2009 - Winkworth
Retirement Villages - Students Steal the Show at Mayford Grange
With solo performances, self-penned numbers and a range of accompanying music, the one off show at Mayford Grange by performing arts students from the Orpheus Centre proved a big hit. And donations from the appreciative audience helped boost the total handed to the charity by the care village. - December 14, 2009 - Retirement Villages
The First NLPG Reseller Unveiled as Aligned Assets
Definitive addressing now available to the commercial sector - December 13, 2009 - Aligned Assets
Should We Buy Ethical Gifts for Friends and Family This Christmas?
The volunteer run news channel WORLDbytes run by the education charity WORLDwrite has released coverage of a feisty debate with leading advocates and critics on ethical shopping today. Perfect timing for those considering what to put on their Christmas shopping lists, Ethical Shopping: The Pros... - December 13, 2009 - WorldWrite
Tariam BGAN X-Stream Goes Live
Tariam Satellite Communication's new worldwide X-Stream BGAN mobile streaming service goes live today. - December 13, 2009 - Tariam
Bitter Sweet Sixteen: UK Vetting Laws
The education charity WORLDwrite and its online news channel WORLDbytes have released a filmed report entitled Bitter Sweet Sixteen attacking government plans to expand CRB checks to under 18s. The report focuses on the concerns of sixteen year old WORLDwrite volunteer Adelah Bilal. As soon as... - December 13, 2009 - WorldWrite
movemanSKG Platform Lift Customer Receives Royal Visit
movemanSKG has installed a Prestige platform lift in Box Hill School's new music block, which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened last month. The lift allows wheelchair users to reach recording studios and a percussion room on the building's upper floor. - December 13, 2009 - movemanSKG
Portakabin Works Around the Clock to Help the Flood-Hit Community in Cockermouth
The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods. Working over a weekend and in adverse weather conditions, Portakabin has just delivered and erected a 624... - December 13, 2009 - Portakabin
Long Leasehold Interest on Entire Lower Ground and Ground Floor N1 Offices at the Wallpaper Factory Development Sold by MERJS
Acting on behalf of Londonewcastle, MERJS have sold the long leasehold interest on the entire lower ground and ground floor offices within the new Wallpaper Factory commercial and residential property development. - December 13, 2009 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
UK Web Host Daily.co.uk Launches New Website
The website has been totally overhauled with the emphasis on the needs of customers as well as on accommodating the company’s expanding product range. - December 13, 2009 - Daily.co.uk
New Website Launched - fakro-blinds.co.uk
New ecommerce website launched offering Fakro blinds to buy online. - December 13, 2009 - Fakro-Blinds.co.uk
Harland Simon to Upgrade Press Control and Management Systems for Express Newspapers
Broughton Printers and Westferry Printers will become the latest production sites to benefit from Harland Simon’s Press Controls Upgrades , after placing orders with Harland Simon, the control system specialists. - December 12, 2009 - Harland Simon plc