United Kingdom News
Solo Travellers Benefit from Luxury for Less
To the delight of single travellers, Turkey and Cephalonia specialist, Exclusive Escapes, is waiving the single supplement at five boutique hotels and one set of apartments in its affordable chic 2009 programme. The no single supplement offer is available on a first-come, first served basis and applies to one or two rooms a week at each designated property (see list below). The offer runs throughout virtually the entire summer, including peak season. - March 20, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
Turkish Learning Breaks from Exclusive Escapes
Those who thought a holiday in Turkey meant lying on the beach should think again thanks to a number of new learning holidays from Exclusive Escapes. Whether its Turkish cookery, creative writing, yoga or olive tasting, try something new for 2009 and learn a little more about genuine Turkish life into the bargain. - March 20, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
Caboodle Digital Expand Web Design to Cardiff
Within weeks of the successful appointment of Fergus McCloskey to head-up its new London operation, Web development firm, Caboodle Digital, has announced new regional offices have been opened in Cardiff. - March 20, 2009 - Caboodle Digital Limited
Data8 Become Microsoft Certified Partners
Data8 the UK’s premier online data solutions provider has announced that they have become Microsoft Certified Partners. - March 20, 2009 - Data8
Mums Would Love to Capture a Hug
A poll released today has revealed that the British Mums would capture and keep their children’s hugs if they could. The survey, carried out by PhotoBox.co.uk – the UK and Europe’s number one online community for photo printing and personal publishing - asked Mums* what is the... - March 20, 2009 - Photobox
Scottsdale Global Assurance, a Subsidiary of Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited, Targets Growth of at Least 14%
Scottsdale Global Assurance (SGA, a subsidiary of Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited), one of Asia's largest life insurer, projects that its business will grow by at least 14% this year, despite the region's flagging economy and a fallout from the world’s largest insurers. General... - March 20, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited Conducts Analyst's Briefing
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited recently conducted their monthly Analysts Briefing for the month of March. The company's financial analysts raised vital points that they think will affect the company's operation and financial status. Some of the things discussed are as follows. They stated... - March 20, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Rainwater Harvesting Experts Launch New Brand
Kingspan Environmental has created a new umbrella brand, Kingspan Water, for all its sustainable water solutions, including rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling products. The company’s existing product portfoilio of Envireau, Raintrap, above-ground commercial Rainstore, and domestic... - March 20, 2009 - Kingspan Water
Vegans Can't Eat Anything! Says Author
Lancashire UK author, Catherine Greenall, has written a 134 page glossy cookbook, ‘Vegans Can’t Eat Anything!’ which is available now from the publisher Lulu.com and Amazon.com. The author, a long-term vegan, decided to write the cookbook to help inspire vegans, those catering for... - March 19, 2009 - Catherine Greenall
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited/Scottsdale Global Holdings and Bank of Japan May Buy Banks' Junior Debt
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited/Scottsdale Global Holdings Ltd. and Bank of Japan is considering purchasing subordinated or junior debt issued by the domestic banks to help them improve their capital and support the financial system, a newspaper reported Monday. Details of a plan, which is... - March 19, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members in Portugal and Turkey
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World are pleased to introduce two new member hotels to their portfolios. - March 19, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Radiant Radiators Ltd Enter the Golden Era with the Ron Designer Radiator
Silence is no longer golden. The Ron designer radiator in gold gives you something to shout about. - March 19, 2009 - Radiant Radiators Ltd
London First and FreshMinds Talent Launch Diversity Initiative
London First and FreshMinds Talent launch Leading London, a unique diversity initiative aimed at promoting the interests of students at under-represented in the UK's capital. - March 19, 2009 - FreshMinds
Recession Beating Strategy to Increase Visitors to Your Website – a Free Guide for Small Businesses
Operations Support have released their free guide – 7 Steps to Boost the Income From Your Website aimed at small business owners who want their website to generate them more income. - March 19, 2009 - Operations Support (Software) Limited
MD of Teamlink Travel Running 7 Marathons to Give a Break to Children Living in Poverty
Mark Gardner, the Managing Director of Teamlink Travel will be running seven marathons in seven days to help give kids living in poverty a much-needed break away with their family. - March 19, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
eUKhost.com Announces Coldfusion 8 Hosting
Allows users to create complex, dynamic and database driven web applications. - March 19, 2009 - eUKhost Ltd.
The Theme Park Guy Explores Rumored Shanghai Disneyland Site
On 22 February 2009 The Theme Park Guy, the guy with the roller coaster hat who explores every theme park in the world, visited Qigan and Zinjiang village in Chuansha town in search for the future Shanghai Disneyland site. A full photo report can be found... - March 18, 2009 - The Theme Park Guy
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited Makes Takeover Offer
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited (UK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scottsdale Global Holdings Ltd., intends to make a takeover offer for Baron Therapeutics Limited. Baron has a pipeline of biologic compounds for inflammatory diseases and cancer at various stages of... - March 18, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited Held Emergency Analyst's Circle Forum
Due to last week’s four-day rally in the U.S. stock markets, the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Composite are lingering in negative territory for the year as the three, Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited decided to conduct an emergency Analysts Circle Forum. The company conducted an extensive... - March 18, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Bargain Properties in Thailand: Excellent Investment Opportunity
Recent reports have indicated a recovery in the low-end property sector of the Thailand property market; with an abundance of new developments being initiated at the beginning of 2009. These low end properties are being bought by Thailand citizens, while the luxury and high end sectors continue to struggle, devout of the level of international interest that existed even 10 months ago. - March 18, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
One in Five Brits Think ISPs Should Restrict Illegal File Sharers
The latest survey of nearly 500 www.ISPreview.co.uk readers, an impartial independent information and consumer review site covering UK broadband Internet Service Providers, has revealed that just one in five (20.7 per cent) Brits think ISPs should tackle repeated illegal file sharing by imposing restrictions upon P2P access. - March 18, 2009 - ISPreview.co.uk
UK Musician in Talks to Have Music ‘Sent to the Future’
UK Musician Clyde has been approached by The European Space Agency to have his music included in an experimental project on a par with The Hadron Collider which will attempt to transmit music into the future by broadcasting radio waves at precise frequencies over set orbital trajectories from a forthcoming satellite launch mission this April. - March 18, 2009 - M8MC Music
Stoneville Expands Facilities for the Fabrication of Bespoke Granite Worktops in the UK
Stoneville is investing in new fabrication machinery and stocks of granite and other natural stone slabs. - March 18, 2009 - Stoneville UK Ltd
Stoneville UK at Ecobuild 2009: White Crystal and Grey Marquino
Stoneville has successfully participated in Ecobuild 2009 that was held in London, UK, in March 2009, where it displayed a number of natural stones. - March 18, 2009 - Stoneville UK Ltd
Full Order Book for UK Marketing Magician
Despite the recesion UK Marketing company, Stefan Drew Associates have full order books and are attracting business from 12,000 miles away - March 18, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
thecentre:mk Shopping Centre Hosts the House of Fraser Live Window Demonstration of the Perfect Mothers Day Gift
On Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March House of Fraser at, regional shopping destination, thecentre:mk is providing the general public with a window on the world of beauty by running demonstrations of key beauty treatments in one the store windows. - March 18, 2009 - thecentre:mk
Exclusive Escapes Without the Exclusive Price Tag
Turkey and Cephalonia specialist Exclusive Escapes is offering guests the chance to sample exotic luxury in 2009 - without the costs of a long-haul flight or 5-star hotel - and those booking their holiday before 25 April 2009 will find early booking discounts of up to 50% off the brochure prices. - March 18, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
Leading Used Vans Retailer Builds on Success, Opening New Complex of Offices and Service Workshops Despite Recession
Anchor Vans, leading supplier of used vans, announces the opening of its new office and van servicing workshops complex. The new facilities at Anchor Business Park have permitted the expansion of MOT provision for cars, vans and minibuses. - March 18, 2009 - Anchor Vans
Property for Sale in Estonia: Bargains to be Had
For the people who have ever wanted a holiday home in Estonia, now is the time to buy, says overseas property portal Property Abroad. - March 18, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Off Plan St Lucia Property
Overseas property portal Property Abroad is currently advertising off plan properties for sale in St Lucia from just £95,000. - March 18, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Portal Property Abroad Reveals Top 5 Overseas Property Locations
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed its five most popular destinations with those searching for overseas property in February. The findings have very little in the way of surprises for Julie Liddle the firm's emerging markets analyst, she said: - March 18, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, a Blog-Based Forum for Women of All Ages, Which Takes a Fresh Approach to Discussing Women’s Sexuality
Jane Thomas, author of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, is committed to providing better sex information to women and their partners so that couples can make sex even better in long-term sexual relationships. - March 17, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Enjoy the Colourful Art by the Estonian Artist Aavo Ermel at BestNetArt Artgallery
The contemporary Estonian printmaker Aavo Ermel has joined the team of BestNetArt Artists, and his interesting artprints are now for sale at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (www.bestnetart.com). Aavo Ermel specializes in modern artprints by using his computer and giclée (digigraphie) technique. - March 17, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
New Courses for Aspiring University Students Launched by Private Tuition Agency, Combining Outdoor Activities and Academic Tuition
Tutors International, leading agency for live-in private tutors, has announced a range of new courses offering designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate breadth of experience when applying to university - March 17, 2009 - Tutors International
Goldberg and Partners Global Real Estate LLC Works on 800.000.000 Cash Fund to Buy Distressed Properties in Spain
Goldberg and Partners Global Real Estate LLC has been nominated as a trusted partner for a Spanish, French, US fund seeking properties in Spain's Real Estate Market. - March 17, 2009 - Goldberg & Partners Global Real Estate LLC
Antitype Press Launches with Lesbian Fiction Release
Antitype Press, a new publisher featuring quirky crime, mystery and sci-fi, now launched in the lesbian fiction market with the release of Heaven's Hell by E.A.Gray. - March 17, 2009 - Antitype Press
Goldberg and Partners Global Real Estate LLC Starts to Sell Tunisia
Goldberg and Partners Global Real Estate LLC works with 5 Star new offplan development in Tunisia. - March 17, 2009 - Goldberg & Partners Global Real Estate LLC
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited Entering Foray; Foreign Financial Players Conquering China
Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited said yesterday it has received approval from the China Financial Regulatory Commission to open a Hangzhou branch as its first foray in Zhejiang Province. - March 17, 2009 - Scottsdale Futures and Options Limited
Econsultancy Hires John Gaffney as US Editor
John Gaffney will be supporting Econsultancy's US operations. - March 16, 2009 - Econsultancy
New Seduction Guide Puts Men Back in the Driving Seat
As we say goodbye to the last glimpses of Autumn, many will be dreading the thought of yet more cold, wet weather and gloomy dark nights sat in front of the telly. But women across the country might just be in for a real treat this Winter, as Dragon Cub announces the launch of “Perfect Seduction,’ its sauciest guide yet for men who want to really make an impact with the special women in their lives. - March 15, 2009 - Where the World Meets Ltd, t/a DragonCub.com
Supanet Launch ‘e-safe@HOME’ Parental Control Software to Give Parents Peace of Mind
Leading ISP Supanet, has launched new product 'e-safe@HOME' to protect children online. The sophisticated software features innovative technology which can detect pornographic or otherwise unsuitable images, even those which pretend to be innocent. - March 15, 2009 - Supanet Ltd
thecentre:mk Shopping Centre Serious Service Award Winner is Cool About Going the Extra Mile...and the Extra Hour
Sebastian Giambrone from Gamestation is the latest winner of thecentre:mk’s Serious Service Award for February winning a Coca-Cola fridge for his efforts. Sebastian didn’t just go the extra mile he went the extra hour staying after his shift to provide excellent customer service. - March 15, 2009 - thecentre:mk
Sellers of Spanish Property Largely Unwilling to Reduce Prices
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed that only 12% of private sellers of property in Spain have gotten to the point where they accept the realisation that price-drops may be necessary if they want to sell in a reasonable time frame. The figure suggests that the Spanish property market may have a long way to go before it recovers according to Les Calvert, director of the portal, he said: - March 15, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Searches & Enquiries Up for Greece Property - Portal
Overseas property portal Property Abroad is seeing an increase in the number of searches for Greece property. The increase is likely due to people looking to take the credit crunch as an opportunity and get a bargain holiday home in the country, according to Julie Liddle, a market trends analyst with the firm, she said: - March 15, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Croatia Property to See Increased Sales Late 2009
Croatia property will see a massive upturn in sales towards the end of this year, as EU negotiations over its accession nears its positive resolution, according to overseas property experts. There is little doubt that Croatia will become a full member of the EU early in 2010. Its accession will undoubtedly being price rises on Croatia property, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. Erin Scott, the firm's director of market trends research for the firm said: - March 15, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Dominican Republic Best Value and Caribbean Investment Property
The Dominican Republic offers the best value for money and investment potential in Caribbean property, says overseas property portal Property Abroad. According to Julie Liddle, who researches emerging markets for the firm, properties offering 100% finance and guaranteed rental yields are among the best opportunities, especially apartment-hotel style products. She said: - March 15, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Data8 Launch New Data Capture and Cleansing Solution
Online Data Cleansing Company Data8 launch their new Data Capture and Cleansing solution. The new solution enables customers to “Lookup and Validate Contact Details” quickly, simply and accurately to prevent data capture errors. - March 15, 2009 - Data8
Tug Used Search Marketing to Create Online Awareness & User Engagement for Slumdog Millionaire’s UK Launch
Tug, an independent search engine marketing agency located in Shoreditch, London, recently impressed Pathe’s UK marketing team with the ability of PPC and SEO to play a key role in the film release marketing mix. Pathe approached Tug to use search engine marketing to drive targeted... - March 15, 2009 - Tug
Steelhenge, the UK's Leading Business Continuity Consultancy, Gains BS25999 Standard in Business Continuity Management
Business continuity management experts, Steelhenge Consulting, achieve certified status in BS25999 in only 3 months, demonstrating its own continuity readiness as a business continuity consultancy. - March 15, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Andrex® Launches New Moist Wipes for Kids
Andrex®, the nation’s favorite toilet tissue, has launched Andrex® Kids – a new range of moist wipes specifically designed for use when toilet training three to six year olds. The new product has also just been awarded the 2009 Product of the Year in the kids hygiene... - March 15, 2009 - Andrex - Kimberly-Clark