United Kingdom News
Glasses International - New Online Prescription Glasses Business is Timely Response to Economic Climate
After a successful career in international recruitment, Polish born businesswoman Sylwia Szydlowska-Rathod launched Glasses International, an online retailer selling prescription glasses and sunglasses at a fraction of the prices most of us are used to. Sylwia’s business idea is driven by a sense of fairness, providing excellent quality while helping customers save money. “In the current economic climate saving money is on everybody’s mind and there’s resentment over high profiteering." - July 09, 2009 - Glasses International Ltd
Click Oak Expand Their Popular Oak Dining Room Furniture Range
Click Oak lead the way in price, quality and service, with their Solid Oak Dining Room furniture range. Click Oak, www.clickoak.co.uk have extended their range of Dining Room Furniture now offering Solid Oak Dining Sets which will seat from two to up to eight people comfortably. To complement... - July 09, 2009 - Click Oak
Ibstock Extends ELEMENTIX® Rainscreen Cladding System
Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Welcomes Budget Boost for Housing Market
Ibstock welcomes Budget announcement designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry including £500m investment to restart frozen building projects. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Delta Force Paintball Purchase 007 Casino Royale Scud Missile for Their Paintballers
Delta Force Paintball recently purchased a scud missile from the latest set of 007 Casino Royale for their paintballer's. Find out why and the reaction so far. - July 09, 2009 - Delta Force Paintball
Vistaprint Launches New Brand Strategy
VistaPrint launches new brand strategy Vistaprint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today unveiled a host of changes that showcase its newly developed global brand strategy. Developed through extensive testing and research, Vistaprint’s new look and feel is designed to showcase the company’s wide range of products and services available for small businesses and the home, as well as the loyal customers who have made the company what it is today. - July 08, 2009 - Vista Print
Enquiries Regarding Full-Time Private Tuition Tailored to Children Gifted in Sport Rise Following Laura Robson's Wimbledon Defeat
Tutors International reports a rise in enquiries for full-time private tuition tailored to children gifted in sport following Robson's Wimbledon defeat as parents try to balance educational needs with intensive sport coaching. - July 08, 2009 - Tutors International
Alltern8.com Experiences Explosive Growth as Premiere Member Driven Gamers’ and Hobbyists’ Site
Since its arrival in May, UK based Alltern8 (www.alltern8.com) the world’s premiere online publication, community and resource site built by (and for) the consumer in the games and hobbyists’ industries, has experienced growth averaging 200% in its first six weeks, thus demonstrating an unprecedented universal appeal. - July 08, 2009 - Alltern8.com
EmployEasily Help Businesses to Boost Profits & Reduce Your Costs
EmployEasily HR Services Ltd, the Glasgow based specialist Human Resource Management Company, today announced the launch of their free job board site available to Employers and Job Seekers. EmployEasily’s free job board provides users with an attractive, user-friendly site that is free for everyone. - July 08, 2009 - EmployEasily HR Services Ltd
Wrappz Now Launches Customised Vinyl Skins for BlackBerry
wrappz.com, a UK based company providing fully customizable vinyl skins for mobiles and electronic devices has launched customizable skins for the BlackBerry. - July 08, 2009 - Wrappz.com
Lavendon Access Services Invests in New Fleet of Service Vans
Lavendon Access Services is keeping customers working safely at height through its unrivalled mobile engineering service available across the UK, having recently invested in a brand new fleet of support vehicles for its Nationwide Platforms, Panther and Skylift businesses. East Midlands Vehicle... - July 08, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Click Oak Extend Their Fantastic Oak Furniture Range
Click Oak are delighted to announce that they have extended the range of their ever popular Cube Solid Oak Furniture. Following huge demand for their new Cube Solid Oak furniture range Click Oak, www.clickoak.co.uk have added another ten designs to their current Cube Solid Oak range, all of which... - July 08, 2009 - Click Oak
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, to Open SW Regional Office: The Property Hunt is on
The marketing consultant the BBC introduce as The Marketing Magician is seeking a new regional office in the south west of England. - July 08, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Clippz Sideloads White House Videos to Mobiles and Media Players
New web channel allows users worldwide to watch the President on any mobile device free of charge. - July 07, 2009 - Clippz
Finnet Technologies Introduces Innovative Performance Appraisal Tool as Part of WorkforceTrack
Finnet Technologies, a London-based provider of offshore software and web applications development, data management and BPO services to clients globally, introduces innovative Performance Appraisal tool as part of WorkforceTrack. New service is designed to supply Project Managers, Department... - July 06, 2009 - Finnet Technologies
Quintica Partners with Biomni, Introduces Service Catalogue and Request Management
IT service management specialist Quintica has partnered with independent software vendor Biomni to add complementary software technologies to its service management value proposition. With Biomni’s Service Catalogue and Request Management software, Quintica can provide complete IT... - July 05, 2009 - Biomni
Milton Keynes is UK’s Most House Proud Town (and Croydon is the Least)
UK House Proud Index reveals the towns that love and hate their homes. www.mydeco.com. - July 05, 2009 - mydeco.com
70% of Top-Quiz Players Are Women: The Case of QuizBoom.com
The statistics of the recently launched online skill game QuizBoom.com show that 70% of all-time top players are women. This finding might be an affirmation to some well-known evidence on the highest intelligence quotients of women. On the other hand the statistics may reflect the world-wide tendency – women play games more than men do. To make stronger implications QuizBoom.com is going to research the particular topic. - July 05, 2009 - QuizBoom.com
India Visa 24 Helps Promote Volunteer Work in India with Reduced Rates
Travellers going to India to do charity or community work require a special sort of visa. The process can be complicated and harrowing so India Visa 24 is making the summer season about helping. - July 05, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
DMC Software Announce Imminent Release of Standardised Integration Enabling Links for CRM and Accounts Software
This week DMC Software Solutions, leading Sage and Microsoft Business Partner, announce the imminent release of two standardised links to facilitate integration between Sage 50 Accounts and SalesLogix CRM and Sage 200 Accounts and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. These unique standardised integration enabling links for CRM and accounts software have been designed specifically to allow businesses to operate to optimum efficiency, reducing errors and streamlining processes. - July 05, 2009 - DMC Software Solutions
Altius Picked as Finalist for Microsoft Web Development Partner of the Year 2009
Altius Consulting’s pick as finalist for the Microsoft Web Development Partner of the Year 2009 is rewarding recognition for their continuing devotion to delivering tailored web-based applications for their clients, built using the latest Microsoft technologies. As a Business Intelligence and... - July 04, 2009 - Altius
The Nation of Why Not launched by Royal Caribbean
With the launch of the new brand concept - Nation of Why Not, the statement from Royal Caribbean (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) is that ‘anything is possible.’ The new brand poses questions such as why not climb mountains at sea, ice-skate on the Equator or sunbathe past glaciers? - July 04, 2009 - Royal Caribbean International
"Hidden Jobs" – This and Other Topics Are Discussed by a Panel of Industry on the UK’s First Jobseeker Web TV Channel
Following the acclaimed success of it’s first CareerCast (www.careersiteadvisor.com), will run it’s second event at 12:30pm on Thursday 9th July, as with its inaugural live videocast the team at Careersiteadvisor.com have brought together a panel experts from the recruitment, internet and social networking industries. - July 04, 2009 - Careersiteadvisor.com
Twinfield Expands Management Team with Bert van der Zwan
Bert van der Zwan has joined the Twinfield management team and will also assume the responsibilities of chairman of the board - July 04, 2009 - Twinfield
Workbooks Online Provides Sales and Marketing Advisories for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
’Business Perspectives’ Series from Web-Based CRM Company Gives Practical Free Advice on Sales and Marketing Best Practice. - July 04, 2009 - Workbooks Online Limited
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Corporate Travel Directory
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) officially launches the 2009/2010 Corporate Travel Collection Directory today. - July 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
LGN Creates London Fashion Week Opportunities for Emerging and Independent designers
La Geneve North are proud to announce the return of their Independent fashion showcase event 'A La Mode' taking place on Friday 18th September 2009, at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel in Central London during London Fashion Week. - July 04, 2009 - La Geneve North
In Response to the Current Economic Climate, Amazing Voyages Have Launched a Number of New Discounted Tours Throughout Latin America
The newly launched discounted tours include trips to Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Argentina. Please see below for one such example which focuses on the cultural highlights of Peru. - July 03, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
Great Hotels Organisation Advises Hoteliers to Develop Pricing Strategies as Booking Patterns Change During Economic Downturn
The booking patterns for MICE groups and independent travellers have changed significantly due to the financial crisis, Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) reports, and hoteliers need to react to this by adapting their pricing strategies accordingly. It should come as no surprise... - July 03, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Insiris Shakes Up Lone Worker Protection with Safeguard Launch
Insiris Launches Next Generation Lone & Vulnerable Worker Solution and offers companies a free 30-day trial. - July 03, 2009 - Insiris Limited
Global Immersion Wins AV Award for California Academy of Sciences Planetarium
Global Immersion has been presented with an ARCHI-TECH AV Award in recognition of its recent work at Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, USA. The awards were presented at the 2009 InfoComm International® AV awards ceremony, held on June 17th in Orlando,... - July 03, 2009 - Global Immersion
Borders Books UK Launches New E-Reader
Borders UK announced today that it has teamed up with Elonex to market a new e-reader which is now available to buy in all Borders stores and from www.borders.co.uk. The e-reader, called the Elonex ebook, has been specially developed for Borders UK and will retail at £189, taking on the Sony... - July 03, 2009 - Borders UK
Weak Pound Boosts Sales of Tourist T-Shirts, Increasing Summer Orders for Oxford's Leading T-Shirt Printing Company
Shirtworks, Oxford's leading promotional t-shirt printing company, is benefiting from the increased tourist numbers in Oxford and London due to the weaker pound, as sales of tourist T-shirts increase. - July 03, 2009 - Shirtworks
New Offices, New Staff, New Clients - Future Looks Bright for Web Company
Armitage Online Solutions, run by 30-year-old entrepreneur Andrew Armitage, has not only moved to new offices near Kendal but has hired its first employee – a major step for the business. - July 03, 2009 - Armitage Online Solutions
Providing a Platform for Emerging UK Designers and Musicians to Showcase Their Creations
May 25th will see the re-launch of the monthly fashion and music event brought to you by La Geneve North (www.lagenevenorth.co.uk) and Fat Talent (www.fattalent.com). This informal fashion and music event enables you to experience Fat Talent's best live acts perform and a fashion show put together... - July 02, 2009 - La Geneve North
Anchor Vans Recruits Ford-Trained Service Technician and Expands Hugely Popular Commercial Vehicle Servicing Department
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used vans retailer, has opened a second MOT servicing bay due to huge demand for its commercial vehicle servicing and MOT provision - July 02, 2009 - Anchor Vans
MERJS is Appointed Sole Commercial Property Agents for High Quality Office Suite in Prominent Great Portland Street Building, W1
MERJS announces that they have been appointed as sole agents by Insinger De Beaufort for a superb office suite in Tennyson House, a prominent building in a corner position on Great Portland St, W1. - July 02, 2009 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Welcome to shapewearworld.com - Shapewear Specialist Online
Welcome to shapewearworld.com - specialists shop for shapewear. This company sells women's shapewear that will lift, shape and smooth the bust and bottom, flatten the tummy, trim and smooth the waist, provide lower back support and shape the thigh and lower leg. Modern shapewear from Body Wrap, Flexees, Spanx, Iridesscent are available at shapewearworld.com, now with 20% OFF as introductory offer that will not last long. Welcome to shop for bodysuits, waist cinchers, thigh slimmers and more. - July 02, 2009 - shapewearworld
I Am Three: It’s Never Too Late (Except When It is)
“A trip into the world of I Am Three can be disorientating. Their songs, with their diverse tempo's, timbre and poetry, usually leave listeners with more questions than answers, as the music revolves around a playful mix of fiction and reality.” - Manchester Evening News - July 02, 2009 - I Am Three
Audio Network Announces Opening of New International Division
Leading Music Producer Audio Network today launches new International Division and promotes experienced team to spearhead its global strategy. - July 02, 2009 - Audio Network PLC
All Change at the Top for System Concepts
Leslie Fountain has been promoted to joint Managing Director of leading usability consultancy System Concepts Ltd. Tom Stewart, who was previously joint Managing Director with Tanya Heasman, has become Executive Chairman of the consultancy. Since joining the company in 2001, Leslie has managed... - July 02, 2009 - System Concepts Ltd
Summer Exhibition 2009 at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
A comprehensive exhibition of British and International, traditional and contemporary art works from The Colomb Art Gallery’s recognised artists. - July 02, 2009 - Colomb Art
Team Building Addition Bursts in on the Scene
Making the serious subject of team building fun and challenging is a challenge in itself - but it seems that one company is doing just that. - July 02, 2009 - Sandstone Team Building Ltd
Big Knickers Cross the Gender Gap
Popular online lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has reported growing sales of its own-branded traditional range as cross-dressing men take full advantage of this classic line. - July 02, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Headstart Settles 2003 Dispute with the SEC
Headstart Fund Ltd, Headstart Advisers Ltd and Mr Najy Nasser, its CIO, announced their dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Comminssions (SEC) has been settled. - July 02, 2009 - Headstart Advisers Ltd
Zeus Software Achieves VMware Ready Status
Zeus' ZXTM solution passes validation testing and criteria to join VMware Ready program - July 02, 2009 - Zeus Technology
Kingspan Water Supplies Rainwater Harvesting to the University of Huddersfield
Kingspan Water, the leading supplier of rainwater harvesting equipment to the UK building industry, has supplied an Envireau system to the University of Huddersfield for its new £14 million Creative Arts Building. The Kingspan Envireau will collect rainwater water from the building’s... - July 02, 2009 - Kingspan Environmental
Outskirts Press Announces D.U.I, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biography/ Personal Memoirs Book from Nottingham Author John Wylie
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published D.U.I: Don't Underestimate It! by John Wylie, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Biography/ Personal Memoirs category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - July 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
Hampshire-Based Psychic Medium Launches New Website - She's Been Expecting You
Hampshire-based medium launches website as credit-crunched Brtions seek psychic solace. - July 01, 2009 - Kim Worgan