United Kingdom News
giffgaff Launch with KonaKart
giffgaff (http://www.giffgaff.com) is a new “People Powered” mobile network in the UK, backed by O2, part of the Telefonica group. KonaKart (http://www.konakart.com/) is an enterprise java eCommerce system from DS Data Systems UK Ltd. On 25th November, giffgaff went live with a... - November 28, 2009 - DS Data Systems UK
The Cambridge Apprentice - Do You Have What It Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
Cambridge University Technology Enterprise Club (CUTEC) and Cambridge University Enterpreneurs (CUE) have joined forces once more to bring you a one day event with a series of real-world business challenges to train and test your skills. Challenges was set by their team of mentors, who run their own businesses and know what it takes to succeed. Teams compete to see who has the best entrepreneurial potential. - November 28, 2009 - Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club
Sytel Limited Appoints McGowan for Major North American Expansion
Mike McGowan Brings Over 20 Years of Call Center Sales Experience to Sytel. - November 28, 2009 - Sytel Limited
Qube Announces Latest Release
Qube Global Software has announced the release of the latest version of the hugely popular Qube Property Management Software. - November 28, 2009 - Qube Global Software
MyCRM Enhances the Power of Microsoft Dynamics CRM with eCampaign Email Marketing
MyCRM launches a fully integrated Microsoft Dynamics CRM email marketing add-on facility called eCampiagn for Microsoft CRM 4.0 - November 27, 2009 - MyCRM Limited
Fred Olsen Cruises Launch Captain’s Collection for 2010
A lifetime of cruising experience confirms the view that there are a lot of people who prefer a cruise that is a little more traditional. They enjoy ships on a human scale with a real home-away-from-home feeling. - November 27, 2009 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
New 'yourconference.com' – All You Ever Wanted from Conference Calling in a Single Low-Cost Service
Teleconferencing is no longer a second rate alternative to that face-to-face meeting – thanks to a new service just introduced into the UK by US operator No-Cost Conference. Called ‘yourconference.com' this whole new angle on Conference Calling puts everything in your control with very... - November 27, 2009 - Your Conference
Rhoda Wilson Meets Sabirul Islam, a Young Entrepreneur with "The World at His Feet"
In this inspirational interview Rhoda Wilson meets Sabirul Islam, A young entrepreneur since the age of 14; speaker and author of the bestselling book “The World at Your Feet”. He self published at 17 and has sold over 42,500 copies, 19 year old Sabirul Islam encourages young people to... - November 27, 2009 - Rhoda Wilson
Round the World Cruise Destinations for 2010 from Fred Olsen Cruises
From the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean to the beauty of the Canaries, the tranquility of the Mediterranean to the awe-inspiring scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, Fred Olsen knows that you will find a cruise destination to suit you. - November 27, 2009 - Fred Olsen Cruises
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: True Female Sexual Arousal and Orgasm
The only reason that anyone would want to stimulate their genitals is to enjoy their sexual arousal through orgasm. Unfortunately many women never explore the eroticism that leads to sexual fantasies and to female sexual arousal. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 27, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Single Travellers Benefit from Exclusive Escapes with No Single Supplement Offer for 2010
Exclusive Escapes, Turkey and Cephalonia specialist, is waiving the single supplement at five boutique hotels and one set of apartments in its affordable chic 2010 programme (including most peak summer dates). This offer is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis and applies to one or two rooms a week at each property (details below). - November 27, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
UK Stairlifts Supporting the Mobility Advice Line
UK Stairlifts are supporting the work of the Mobility Advice Line, a charity that offers free, impartial and confidential advice to members of the disabled community on matters such as wheelchair and scooters, the Motability scheme, Blue Badge, benefits and bank charges. - November 27, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
BOTTLE PR Launches Innovative New Solution for Sleep Problems: LightSleeper®
Oxfordshire PR agency, BOTTLE PR, is chosen by Quincom to launch LightSleeper to consumer, trade, gadget and online press. - November 27, 2009 - BOTTLE
IVS 3D Expands EMEA Sales Support for Fledermaus
Christian Relling Hired as EMEA Regional Manager to the IVS Sales Team - November 27, 2009 - IVS 3D
Fashion Students Invited to Join Gok Wan in New Simply Yours Plus Size Lingerie Collection
Plus size lingerie specialist Simply Yours has launched a new design competition aimed at fashion students and lingerie lovers. The company is inviting aspiring fashion designers and anyone with an interest in design to create a two piece lingerie set that will appeal to the curvy, confident,... - November 26, 2009 - Simply Gok Wan
Exclaimer Partners with Taylor Made to Deliver Mail Utilities Software to the Solent Region
Exclaimer expands into new markets with IT support organisation Taylor Made Computer Solutions. - November 26, 2009 - Exclaimer
e-Spirit Launches New CMS Version with FirstSpirit™ 4.2
The new version 4.2 of the content management system FirstSpirit™ is now available. The feature release from e-Spirit (www.e-spirit.com) offers compelling new functionality for simplifying and automating editing processes and managing content, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of CMS for businesses. - November 26, 2009 - e-Spirit
Former Digitas Global CEO, Alan Rutherford, Joins Volume Group as Non-Executive Chairman
Alan Rutherford, former CEO of Digitas Global and ex-Head of Media at Unilever plc, comments on his decision to take a pivotal role in the future of one of the UK’s top 10 B2B marketing agencies:* Volume Group Ltd. “Digital is fundamentally changing the approach to brand communication... - November 26, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd
Ten Years of e-Spirit
CMS provider celebrates company anniversary. e-Spirit, the manufacturer of the content management system FirstSpirit™ can look back on a successful decade with continuous growth. The start-up, which was originally founded in Germany by former employees of the Fraunhofer Institute for Software and System Technology together with the IT service provider adesso, has grown into an internationally active technology leader. - November 26, 2009 - e-Spirit
euNetworks Connects to NASDAQ OMX Europe to Extend Ultra-Low Latency Trading Platform
euNetworks announced the availability of their high performance Ethernet based solution, euTrade, to customers at NASDAQ OMX Europe (NEURO) - November 26, 2009 - euNetworks
London Fashion Week Opportunity for Emerging and Independent Designers
LGN Events (www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk) will host their third season of their Independent International London Fashion Week Catwalk show ‘A La Mode’ on Friday 19th February 2010. - November 26, 2009 - La Geneve North
Merlin Entertainments Group Appoints Tug to Manage Its International SEM Campaign for the Dungeons
Merlin Entertainments Group, the global visitor attraction operator behind some of the World's leading attractions, has appointed digital media agency Tug to manage its online campaign for The Dungeons. - November 26, 2009 - TugSearch
AchieveGlobal UK Measures Up to Training Performance Assessment
Global skills development and training provider AchieveGlobal has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with Knowledge Advisors, a leading provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, to help clients measure the value of training. - November 26, 2009 - Achieveglobal (UK) Limited
Rapid Drugs of Abuse Screening from Rando
Randox has developed an innovative multi-marker drugs of abuse testing procedure for rapid drug screening programmes. The Drugs of Abuse (DoA) biochips permit the analysis of up to 10 drug classes from a single patient sample providing rapid and accurate testing. Randox biochip array technology is... - November 26, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Patra Silk Launches New E-Commerce Website
Internet silk clothing retailer, Patra Silk, has announced the relaunch of their online store. - November 26, 2009 - Patra Selections
MyFirstAgent's Tom is Catching the Eye in Workington
Carlisle United youngster Tom Aldred is catching the eye whilst on loan with Workington, and has had his own eye caught too - November 25, 2009 - My First Agent
JobSiteAdvisor.com Launches - UK’s First Free Buyers Guide to Online Recruiting
London, Site Advisor Ltd announces the launch of JobSiteAdvisor.com a Free to use comparison web site for employers and recruiters looking to use online Job Sites to help solve recruiting challenges. - November 25, 2009 - SiteAdvisor
60th SupermarketOnline Territory Agreed
The Supermarket Online.com today announced that they have sold the 60th exclusive territory, covering Chelmsford and Basildon in Essex, with Forward Group. - November 25, 2009 - The Supermarket Online
Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR, Helps Proskills Respond to the Government’s Skills Strategy in National Media Relations Campaign
Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR, was recently appointed by Proskills after their successful media relations campaign for the Learning Skills Council. BOTTLE PR has helped Proskills to gain national press coverage with a response to the Government’s Skills Strategy. - November 25, 2009 - BOTTLE
UK’s Tax System Faces New Year Upheaval
· VAT up from 15 to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010 · Loss of personal allowance (tax free allowance) for 40% tax payers earning over £100,000 · Higher rate tax of 50 per cent for those paid £150,000 or more · A general election which means probably a spring budget followed by another after the election · ACCA wants a tax New Year Resolution – transparency, no more stealth taxes - November 25, 2009 - ACCA
Execflyer Completes Eye in the Sky PR Tour
Execflyer recently worked alongside Brighton based Pegasus PR, to provide helicopter charter transport as part of a regional launch for a new eye care product. The brief was to transport over 20 journalists to a series of lunchtime briefings, designed to introduce the new product and educate more... - November 25, 2009 - Execflyer
UK Holidaymakers Choose Winter Holiday Sun Over UK Winter Weather Reveals Holidays-Direct
British holidaymakers looking to escape the cold dreary UK winter head to destinations such as the Caribbean on cruise holidays, according to Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - November 25, 2009 - Holidays-Direct
Home from Home for Stamford’s Quality Manager Dave
There's no better advert for Stamford Homes than to have a member of its own staff purchase a property – but even more so when it is the company’s quality manager. - November 25, 2009 - Stamford Homes
Harford Attachments Release New I - Lock Quick Hitch
Balfour Beatty Utility Systems and Skanska UK bring in new safety legislation for their quick hitches for sub contractors. Harford Attachments new I-lock quick hitch has been approved. - November 25, 2009 - Harford Attachments
Debut iPhone™ Game from DN Publications Ltd Records Global Reaction Times
In the past it has been very difficult to accurately measure reaction times but now iPhone™ technology has made this possible. The debut release of the iPhone™ game 'BATAK Duel' from DN Publications Ltd is a major step forward in the analysis of how fast people can react to different visual stimuli. Visit the Official BATAK Duel website at: http://www.batakduel.com. - November 25, 2009 - DN Publications Ltd
New Botanicals Stream Announced for Genesis Biotechnology Conference (London) 10 December 2009
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) is pleased to announce that they are co-hosting the Botanicals Stream at the Genesis Conference (the leading Biotechnology Networking Conference) in London on Thursday 10 December 2009. With Research & Development pipelines at an all time low and many drugs... - November 25, 2009 - Global Regulatory Services Ltd
Anchor Vans Launches New Website for People Selling Used Vans; webuyanyvans.co.uk in Response to Increased Demand for Used Van Quotes
Anchor Vans has launched an easy to use website designed to give used van vendors free quotes for the price of their used van, using a user-friendly no-obligation mobile texting system. - November 24, 2009 - Anchor Vans
Orchard Growth Client Receives Internationally Acclaimed Platinum Bridal Collection of the Year Award at 2009 UK Jewellery Awards
Orchard Growth offers its congratulations to Simon Pure’s much deserved recognition at the UK Jewellery Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane. - November 24, 2009 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
Dogracer.com Goes Live 1 December 2009. Breed and Race Your Own Virtual Greyhound.
Palamax Betting and Gaming Ltd launches Dogracer.com, a strategy and simulation game where you can own, breed, train and race your very own virtual greyhound against other members from all over the world. Every dog has unique genetic potential which directly influence its performance on the track. The breeding needs good judgment and strategy in order to produce future champions. The game is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. - November 23, 2009 - Palamax Betting and Gaming
New Company Formation in the Wake of the "Credit Crunch"
During hard times people are out of work and turning to self employment. Make sure you start up the right way, and set up for a successful business - November 23, 2009 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
Special Christmas Networking Reception for Built Environment Professionals at the East London Design Show, Friday December 4th
Business Junction and Design Minded are holding a special networking reception aimed at design and built environment professionals, at The East London Design Show on Friday December 4th at 6.00pm in Shoreditch Town Hall. The event will offer a unique opportunity for London designers, architects and other construction professionals to network over a glass of wine and food, with all the show exhibitors previewing their work. Book here: http://www.businessjunction.co.uk/index.php/fuseaction/events. - November 23, 2009 - Business Junction
White Paper Outlines New Approach to Transforming Healthcare
New support tools can reduce healthcare costs and benefit both doctors and patients. - November 23, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Serenata Wines and Evening Land Vineyards
Serenata Wines will be the first British house to sell the tantalizing tipples of Evening Land Vineyards, which was started by the late movie director Mark Tarlov. - November 23, 2009 - Serenata Commerce Ltd
Clever Tester Tools Launch Open Source C++ Developer Testing Tools for Software Application Testing
The website is a resource for C++ professionals to find information about open source software and to obtain access to software testing tools downloads. - November 23, 2009 - Clever Tester Network
Calving Cameras – Give a Farmer a Good Night’s Sleep for Christmas
Calving cameras improve the farmer's health and temper and make good business sense - an ideal Christmas present. Intershape is offering 10% off all wireless cameras until 23rd December 2009. - November 22, 2009 - Intershape Ltd
ICCM is Chosen by West Midlands Police to Help Them Meet the ISS4PS Directive
ICCM Solutions today announced that West Midlands Police, the second largest police force in the country, has selected ICCM’s globally recognised Service Desk tool to manage their IT systems in accordance with the ‘The National Policing Improvement Agency’s’ (NPIA) ISS4PS directive. - November 22, 2009 - ICCM Solutions
Dr Cap Announces Its New Winter Sale
Dr Cap Announces its new winter sale with discounts of up to 60% on a wide range of caps. - November 22, 2009 - Dr Cap
76% of Women Would Love to Pole Dance
The results are in. 76% of women have either tried pole dancing, or want to give it a go. SexyFun.co.uk conducted a survey into how many women would like take to the pole and 66% said they were keen to give it a go and 10% claimed to have already tried it. Over 6,000 SexyFun visitors and customers... - November 22, 2009 - SexyFun
Silk Clothing’s Universal Appeal: Patra’s Autumn Silk Clothing Collection Sees Updated Classics and Introduces Younger, More Modern Styles
Online silk clothing retailer, Patra Silk, has introduced new styles in their latest collection that appeal not only to a younger market, but also to the fashion-conscious, active middle aged. - November 22, 2009 - Patra Selections