United Kingdom News
Encodex Talks Green on the Energy Saving Day (E-Day)
Consumers were being urged to switch off unused gadgets and household appliances as part of Energy Saving Day (E-Day), the first national day to assess energy saving methods. Between 18:00 GMT on Wednesday February 27th and 18:10 GMT twenty four hours later, Britons were being asked to switch off... - February 29, 2008 - GfK Encodex
SkillsTrain Creates Virtual Classroom in South Africa
British IT distance learning college, SkillsTrain, has backed an initiative to bring IT skills into South African classrooms to benefit kids who will have had little or no contact with computers. The Project Africa scheme enables British tutors to train kids via a Live Internet Link from SkillsTrain’s Luton based head office, directly into South African classrooms. - February 28, 2008 - SkillsTrain
"Its All About Heathrow" Says the Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk
The Renewable Energy Centre released a statement today which highlighted that the publicity surrounding aviation and climate change was becoming more and more prevalent. In the space of twenty four hours, Richard Branson flew the first Boeing flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam which was powered partly by biofuel and protesters gained access to a stationery plane to protest against the proposed new runway at Heathrow. - February 28, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
SkillsTrain Boss Joins British PM in Honouring Kids
British businessman, Mr. Jan Telensky, has joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, in honouring and rewarding kids who have made a significant contribution to their community. Mr. Telensky is a founder sponsor of the award scheme, known as YOPEY (Young People of the Year) was at Number 10 Downing Street for the presentation of the first national YOPEY awards. - February 28, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Furley Page Solicitors Gains Top Recognition in Legal Guides
Furley Page Solicitors based in Canterbury, Whitstable and Medway is ranked as one of the best in the south by two highly regarded and independent national legal guides, further endorsing its expertise and commitment to growing its business. In addition, three of the firm’s lawyers receive... - February 28, 2008 - Furley Page Solicitors
Consumer and Business Magazines Take the Lead on Myadbase
Myadbase at myadbase.com can announce that there are now more magazine media companies on its website than any other media format. Myadbase has now developed its services for sellers of magazine advertising who are based in the UK and Ireland and they are actively sending advertising enquiries to... - February 28, 2008 - Myadbase
Relocation of REISS to New Global HQ Leads to Disposal of Central London Offices at Holden House, 57 Rathbone Place W1
In April 2008, REISS will relocate to new global headquarters in Barrett Street, leading to the new instruction for the Holden House office space. Colin Becker of Merjs commercial property estate agency discusses the merits of the available offices. - February 27, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Effects of Environmental Taxation Incentives and Desire to Increase Profits from Sustainable Aggregates Are Seen in Increased Sales of Small Crushers at SED 2007
Red Rhino Crushers Ltd enjoys most successful year ever at SED 2007, demonstrating that the building industry is beginning to re-think its waste management strategy and look for ways to profit from the creation of recycled aggregates by using onsite micro crushers. - February 27, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
BuyOnceGiveTwice, The Charity Auction Website Creates New Fundraising Source
A new and unique online auction site www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk is urging charities to maximise their fundraising from auctions. The site helps organisations by simply recycling luxury auction lot ‘waste’ at no cost to the charity. - February 27, 2008 - BuyOnceGiveTwice
Aitken Scientific Announces Agreement with ThalesNano to License Software Package for New H-Cube Autosampler
Aitken Scientific’s software engineering expertise partnered with ThalesNano’s H-Cube technology and the Gilson GX271 sampler has unleashed the full potential of the H-Cube system, enabling full automation of the hydrogenation process. - February 27, 2008 - Aitken Scientific Ltd
Click Consult & SEO Consult to Showcase at Internet World 2008
Leading UK Internet Marketing Company Click Consult and SEO Consult invite existing customers and businesses who are looking to partner with one of the UK’s leading Search Engine Marketing Companies to visit them at Internet World 2008 at Earls Court, London on the 29th of April to the 1st of May. - February 26, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Eliminate Workflow Interruptions and Keep Software Running Smoothly Whilst Unattended
PTFB Pro offers an elegant, easy to use solution to many of the irritations and interruptions that plague Windows users. It will quickly and discretely answer confirmation requests and prompts that interrupt your workflow, monitor and alter the status of running applications and automate repetitive tasks. It's handy and simple to use for the home user or computer novice, yet for the power user it has the features needed in a professional environment. - February 26, 2008 - Technology Lighthouse
Carreg.co.uk Have Introduced New Videos to Their Website
Carreg.co.uk now has video on the website which will enhance the number plate experience for all http://www.carreg.co.uk/ - February 26, 2008 - Carreg
Government Announces Target to Halve Construction and Demolition Waste Taken to Landfill, Leading to Increased Demand for Small Crushers as Part of Site Waste Management
Mini crushers used on building sites can significantly reduce construction waste and costs relating to landfill whilst creating secondary aggregate. Recycled building rubble can also be sold on to third parties to offset recycling costs. - February 25, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
Smooth New Brand for Orange & Gold
Orange & Gold needed to mark a difference and to reflect what it had become: a nimble, flexible business that could continue to grow despite the changes in legislation. Having developed a fresh service proposition to respond to the new business climate created by the new legislation, Orange & Gold needed a brand to engage with new audiences and re-assure the existing ones. - February 25, 2008 - Smooth Branding
Cleverat Has Entered 2008 by Expanding Operations and Continuous Recruitment
Cleverat.com Ltd (Cleverat), born in May 2007 is thoroughly enjoying its start to 2008 and is proving to be an example to follow in the online advertising industry. Expanding its merchant base and solidifying their strong relationships with affiliates and networks alike, has enabled a dramatic... - February 25, 2008 - Cleverat
JARM Amusements Aim to Become the U.K.’s Greenest Funfair Operators
Following the success of their recent Fairtrade initiative, JARM Amusements have published details of their plans to become the U.K.'s greenest funfair operators - February 24, 2008 - Jason AR Moody Amusements
New Warning System Reduces Employment Tribunal Risk
Zandra Moore at Simply Personnel acknowledges that, “While most businesses today have in place written standards for employee conduct and performance, management has the ultimate responsibility of ensuring that those standards are enforced regularly and uniformly.” Unfortunately, such enforcement doesn’t always happen and that is when businesses are most vulnerable. - February 24, 2008 - Simply Personnel
The Renewable Energy Centre Advocates Investment in the UK’s Wind Farm Industry
Following the announcement by the EU commission that the UK must supply 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, The Renewable Energy Centre urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to achieve this. - February 24, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Alandis (London) Ltd Instructs Merjs Commercial Property Agency to Let Office Space in Mayfair
Commercial office space becomes available in highly sought after Mayfair, London. Colin Becker, respected London commercial property agent and equity director of Merjs, explains why they are delighted to have received such a prestigious commercial property instruction. - February 24, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
The Construction Centre.co.uk Says Health and Safety is a Mindset Not a Policy
Following the much publicised announcement by Laing O’Rourke to introduce random alcohol and drug testing for all employees, The Construction Centre released a statement in support of the move but suggested that companies in the industry could go further still to reduce and even eliminate site accidents. - February 24, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Brits Still Prefer Holidays in Spain, Reports Holidays-Direct.co.uk
In the ever growing holiday market, Brits still favour holidays in Spain and other old favourite holiday destinations. City breaks in Barcelona are also a top choice when looking into booking a holiday, according to online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - February 24, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Very Rare Beatles White Album Number 00000007 Going Under the Hammer at Cameo Auctioneers on 4th March 2008
Cameo Auctioneers (www.cameo-auctioneers.co.uk) of Midgham have an Apple PMC-7067/8 Mono UK 1st Press LP Serial No 0000007 as lot nr. 308 in their Film and Music Memorabilia Auction taking place on the 4th March 2008 This copy of the White Album is considered very rare due to its extremely low... - February 23, 2008 - Cameo Auctioneers
"American Great" – Mr. T – Returns in Major Graphic Novel by British Publisher
"A-Team" action hero breaks out into world of books. - February 23, 2008 - Mohawk Media
Aitken Scientific Announces Completion of Custom Software for NLG Analytical’s v:kit
NLG Analytical’s Business Development Manager discusses why Aitken Scientific’s software engineering service was commissioned to produce scientific software for the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant v:kit. - February 23, 2008 - Aitken Scientific Ltd
Intercasino "Godfather" is Recognised for Online Gaming Excellence
Ryan Hartley, the chief of leading online casino InterCasino has gained a Top Casino Award from Gambling Online Magazine. - February 23, 2008 - Intercasino
Tealeaf to Help Rightmove Deliver More Leads to Estate Agents by Increasing Consumer Conversions Online
Tealeaf®, the leader in Customer Experience Management (CEM), has today announced that Rightmove, the UK’s largest property website, has selected the Tealeaf CX suite to help enhance the online experience of visitors to its website; www.rightmove.co.uk. By capturing every customer... - February 23, 2008 - TeaLeaf
Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers - OS2i Launches Name Generation, Executive Search Research Solutions for the Global Recruitment Industry
“The old school yard taunt, finders keepers, losers weepers, has now become a potent name generation tool for aggressive recruiters,” says Regan George, CEO OS2i. - February 23, 2008 - OS2i
Cleverat Executive Team Has Officially Announced Their Participation in the Next Affiliate Summit Conference in Las Vegas
President and CEO Paul Moore and Commercial Director Murray Newlands will be attending the Affiliate Summit in Las Vegas to take place on February 24-26, 2008. - February 22, 2008 - Cleverat
Sports PLC Drive at the Ladies Golf Market for 2008
The UK’s leading Golf Equipment retailer, Sports PLC is expanding its already popular range of golf clubs and accessories for lady golfers. - February 22, 2008 - The Sports HQ
The Construction Centre.co.uk Remains at the Top of the Class
The online provider for information on building products for the public and private sectors of the construction industry announced today that record visitor numbers in January indicated a very successful year ahead. - February 22, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Commercial Property Estate Agent Proposes That Tenants Can Influence Success in Commercial Property Tenancy Negotiations
London commercial property agent, Colin Becker, Director of Central London office at Merjs, advises business owners on how best to prepare for the process of negotiating a new commercial property tenancy agreement, regardless of market conditions. - February 22, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
New Website Launch for Wedding Designers, Love Creative Friday
Love Creative Friday have just launched their brand new website showcasing their designer collections of luxury wedding stationery for couples planning their wedding. - February 22, 2008 - Love Creative Friday
Leaders Learning "What They Never Taught at Harvard Divinity School"
A new film has been released that explains “What They Never Taught at Harvard Divinity School.” - February 22, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Enigma Launches Internet Marketing Services
Enigma Interactive are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new range of services all designed to help businesses to promote their web presence and get more traffic to their sites. - February 22, 2008 - Enigma Interactive
Steppes Travel Announces Alaskan Cruise Itineraries for 2008
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce the availability of Alaskan cruise holidays ranging from 8 to 14 days, all departing from the Alaskan town of Juneau. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/alaska-cruises-page2718.aspx) There is a selection of 4 Alaskan Cruise... - February 22, 2008 - Steppes Travel
RecruiTT - A New Concept in Online Recruitment
A revolution in recruitment has arrived in the form of online job site, recruiTT.com, an exciting new website for both employers and job hunters. For the first time, employers can pre-screen applicants using the unique online Candidate.Filter™ system. Employers can create an online interview... - February 22, 2008 - RecruiTT
Businesses Could Save Thousands on Office Consumables
The average business in the UK could be spending too much on office consumables, according to a study initiated by Eezytrade into the current makeup of the consumables market and the way in which office consumables are purchased. - February 21, 2008 - eezytrade.co.uk
Global Music Site BeatSeller (the All Music License Agency) Goes Live
BeatSeller.com - providing all styles of music for use in the Media, TV, Film, Radio, Advertising, Computer Games and PR Industry. - February 21, 2008 - Beat Seller Ltd
Reduce PDF Memory Footprint with New Big Faceless Java PDF Library
Big Faceless Organization (BFO) has released version 2.10.1 of their Java PDF Library, featuring vast improvements to speed and memory when reading PDF’s. - February 21, 2008 - Big Faceless Organization
Exclaimer Mail Utilities 2007 to Make European Debut at CeBIT
Exclaimer, provider of the world’s best-selling suite of email utilities for Microsoft Exchange environments, today announced that its newest software suite, Exclaimer Mail Utilities 2007, will be unveiled for the first time in Europe at CeBIT 2008, March 4 – 9 in Hanover, Germany. Launched late last year, Mail Utilities 2007 is the first available suite of software tools that provide significant email enhancements to organizations using Microsoft Exchange 2007. - February 21, 2008 - Exclaimer Ltd
Accelerated Learning Pioneer Wins Third IT Training Award in a Row
Firebrand Training is named Training Company of the Year by the Institute of IT Training (IITT) for the third consecutive year, in recognition of its innovative residential training bootcamps for IT professionals. - February 21, 2008 - Firebrand Training
Aitken Scientific’s Bespoke Software Streamlines Data Analysis for Purite Water Filtering Units
Following the installation of Aitken Scientific’s new database management system and analysis software, information obtained by automated data capture during the Purite water filtering process can be analysed using a new graphical interface. The data is also now searchable by date, enabling accurate and efficient maintenance monitoring. - February 21, 2008 - Aitken Scientific Ltd
First Aid Warehouse Offers Deals on Blood Pressure Monitors in Response to BPA Announcement That 40 Percent of the UK Population Has High Blood Pressure
40% of UK adults have high blood pressure, making it the largest cause of death and disability according to the Blood Pressure Association (BPA). The First Aid Warehouse is offering some great deals on British Hypertension Society validated Blood pressure monitors for 2008. - February 20, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
Bytestock Extend Half Price Images Sale
Bytestock is user friendly and cost effective to use. No registration required to search, review or send proof images to you, colleagues, editors or clients. Use your Lightbox to review and manage your selected images before purchase. - February 20, 2008 - Bytestock
Lurnto.com Unleashes a New and Exciting Way to Learn
Watch how-to videos online on different topics anywhere and anytime. - February 20, 2008 - Lurnto
Quantix Collects Oracle Award – "Continuous Investment in People & Learning"
Quantix, nominated across 3 separate categories, received Oracle’s award for “Continuous Investment in People & Learning” at the recent Oracle Partner Awards ceremony in London. - February 20, 2008 - Quantix UK
SimplyTrak Joins O2 Accelerator Programme
Companies join forces to deliver mobile asset tracking to the UK SME market. - February 20, 2008 - SimplyTrak Ltd
Commercial Property Estate Agency Merjs is Instructed by Havas Advertising Agency Regarding Central London Offices
Colin Becker Director of Central London offices at Merjs commercial property estate agents discusses the merits of the recent instruction regarding 1 Bedford Avenue London WC1, including transport links, air-conditioned offices and natural light. - February 20, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Academy Internet’s Search Engine Marketing Agency Merges with Site Visibility
Academy Internet’s parent company Academy Learning Ltd (AI) today announced it has acquired Site Visibility, the search marketing agency. Academy Internet’s own search marketing operations have been merged with those of Site Visibility and the combined business is anticipated to rank as one of the top 15 Search Marketing agencies in the UK during 2008. - February 20, 2008 - Academy Internet