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Miracle Drywash Waterless Valeting Kit for the Professional Car Enthusiast Now Available Online
SJK Products announces its waterless detailing car cleaning kit just in time for Christmas with a Buy-3-Get-a-4th-Kit-Free Christmas special offer. - December 24, 2007 - SJK Products Ltd
Straub Ventures' Company Truphone Wins Red Herring 100 Global Award
The Venture Capitalist Straub Ventures is pleased to announce the outstandingperformance in this year's Red Herring 100 Global Award of two of its startup investments. Truphone is one of the winners of the prize, previously awarded to well known companies like Google, Skype or YouTube. Among the runners-up is also Straub's company PIXSTA, which in March already won the Red Herring 100 Europe Award. - December 23, 2007 - Straub Ventures
SAD-H Deadline Approaches: BIFA Cautions ‘Don’t Let It be Big Bang After All’
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting the UK international freight community that it must not sleepwalk into a Big Bang on January 20 2008 when dual-running of the old and new data formats for Customs declarations ceases. - December 23, 2007 - British International Freight Association
Become an Affiliate with WD Bathrooms
WD Bathrooms have added to their website operations with the launch of an affiliate scheme. This UK-based company have utilised affiliate marketing to promote their products via other people, with the incentive for them to earn commission. The scheme is available to anyone who has the facility to... - December 23, 2007 - WD Bathrooms
Online Casino Heist Performed by 70-Year Old Grandfather
A 70-year old grandfather of three is being hailed a hero by silver surfers everywhere after repeatedly beating the roulette tables at the world’s oldest online casino, InterCasino. - December 22, 2007 - Intercasino
Quantix Wins Oracle Managed Service Contract with Leading Soft Drinks Manufacturer Gerber Juice Co Ltd
Quantix Ltd, the leading Oracle Support & Managed Services specialist, announces a contract win with major soft drinks producer Gerber Juices Co Ltd. - December 22, 2007 - Quantix UK
The Distant Sound of Jingling Bells? Or the Extra Cash in Your Pocket?
Milford’s Christmas Message: "If you think you are always getting the cheapest hotel rates from the most advertised company or by phoning the hotel direct, think again…" - December 22, 2007 - Milford Associates Ltd.
Barking Branch Sees Yet More Growth for the Platform Company
The UK’s largest independent powered access provider The Platform Company has opened a dedicated customer service, administration and accounts centre at its Barking branch. The new purpose built building took just two months to complete, and will become home to over ten personnel freeing up... - December 22, 2007 - The Platform Company
Azad University Oxford Announces Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Kingston University, a Leading London University
Azad University Oxford to run Pre-University Foundation Programme, Science Pathway, and two undergraduate studies in Computer Sciences and Architectural Studies as well as a range of PhD programmes in the various fields of study. - December 21, 2007 - Azad University (IR) in Oxford
Sundial Group Announces the Reduction of Its Carbon Footprint at Northampton Residential Conference Centre and Training Venue
Sundial Group has offset the carbon cost of its business travel by car and plane in its efforts to reduce consumption, improve efficiency and go renewable. - December 21, 2007 - Sundial Group
The Renewable Energy Centre Praises Latest UK Planning Approvals for Renewable Energy Solutions
The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support for the recent planning approvals which have been given for a 23 turbine wind farm in Sutherland and a biodiesel refinery in Port Talbot, Wales. The planning agreements have been long awaited but welcomed as a positive step towards reaching the renewable energy targets of 2016. - December 21, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Cirrus Designs New Products to Keep the Hospitality Industry Within the Law
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company specialising in noise measurement equipment, has unveiled a new range to help the hospitality businesses meet new legal limits on noise. Sophisticated yet easy to use, the state-of-the-art equipment will help owners ensure bars, hotels and restaurants comply with new regulations on noise, coming into force in April 2008. - December 21, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
New Features and a Twelve Year Guarantee for Cirrus’ CR:800C Series of Sound Level Meters
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment, has upgraded its high performance CR:800C series of sound level meters, to include a wide range of new features and functions. Suitable for both occupational and environmental noise measurement, the new CR:800C sound level meters are also supplied with Cirrus’ new ‘2-12’ year guarantee. - December 21, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
The Construction Centre Supports Sir Michael Pitts’ Flood Report
Following the release of The Pitt Review this week, on the severe flooding which hit the UK in June and July this year, The Construction Centre issued a statement fully supporting its recommendations. - December 21, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Branston to Help Peruvian Potato Farmers in International Year of the Potato
Future generations of Peruvian farmers are set to benefit from a generous Christmas present made by the UK's leading potato producer. - December 21, 2007 - Branston Ltd
New Website ModelLocator.com Launches as a Meeting Point for Models and Agents
ModelLocator.com is a new website where Female Models can submit their pictures (photos) to create a portfolio allowing them to be found by agents or people from the media. - December 20, 2007 - Model Locator
Housing Market Slump? - Loans for Bad Credit Seek New Lenders
Loans for Bad Credit announce plans to help first time buyers with a poor credit rating get on the housing ladder by actively seeking new lenders to join their existing panel of specialists. - December 20, 2007 - Loans for Bad Credit
Need an Entourage?
Textpert Ltd launches Entourage Angels, advice from your entourage direct to your mobile. - December 20, 2007 - Textpert Ltd
Once More Into a Security Breach for Remote Sellers
The fallout from the UK government's recent security lapses may have serious ramifications for distance sellers and the direct marketing industry, reports Catalogue/e-business magazine. - December 20, 2007 - Catalogue/e-business
First Book of Egyptian Real Estate and Property Market Published Today
The first book to be written on the Egyptian property market, ‘Propertastic’s Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate’, has today been released by MX Publishing and is available for purchase from Amazon. - December 20, 2007 - Propertastic!
Second Largest University in the World Opens Oxford Campus Offering Undergraduate Level or Postgraduate Level Courses to Gain MPhil, MPhil/PhD or PhD direct, and BA, BSc
Azad University opens in Oxford to provide innovative, competitive, flexible and sustainable education in the UK on the pioneering frontiers of knowledge in fields such as engineering, computing sciences, architectural studies, humanities and social sciences. - December 19, 2007 - Azad University (IR) in Oxford
Greener, Kinder, Cheaper: e-Cards from Eggbox Capture the Christmas Spirit
Sussex online marketing specialists Eggbox are helping firms to save money, be greener and donate to charity with their bespoke Christmas e-card service. - December 19, 2007 - Eggbox Marketing Ltd
Procter Brothers Hire t2 to Hit Sales Targets
Welsh training company t2 business solutions and Procter Brothers Ltd have joined forces to provide professional sales techniques and training in order to achieve next year's sales targets. With aims to develop new accounts, and manage existing ones, the training, delivered by t2 business... - December 19, 2007 - t2 business solutions
ASM Urges Freight Agents: "Don't Get Caught Out When SAD-H Dual Running Ends Next Month"
Agency Sector Management, the UK's leading developer and supplier of software solutions and first class support to members of the freight community, is urging agents to familiarise themselves with the new SAD Harmonisation (SAD-H) Customs declarations, by using the new system instead of the old. - December 19, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
Primary Care Trust Selects iPoint-media’s Interactive Telemedicine Solution to Offer Improved Diabetes Patient Care
iPoint-media Telemedicine solution to offer Southampton PCT Diabetes patients with improved and more responsive care. Patients will be able to access medical specialists via web or 3G mobile in order to post test results, access a blogging area to communicate online with clinical staff, record or upload video messages for medical staff and interact in live video with clinical specialists. - December 19, 2007 - iPoint-media
UK Virtual Assistant Operates on a "Pay-as-You-Go" Basis; Helen Byrne Celebrates Launch of Virtualoso
Virtual Assistance is becoming an increasingly attractive option for businesses all over the world who want to save time and money. It's time for the UK to catch up. - December 17, 2007 - Virtualoso
The Sports HQ & Google UK Announce Latest £5 Off £50 Promotion with Google Checkout
The Sports HQ has teamed up with Google to offer an exciting new seasonal promotion in conjunction with its online payment processing service, Google Checkout – from 26th November 2007 to 4th January 2008. - December 16, 2007 - The Sports HQ
Keystone Insurance Reports an Increase in Public Liability Insurance
The rise in public liability insurance is motivated by changed litigation habits and affordability, Keystone explains. - December 16, 2007 - Keystone Insurance
Golfballs.co.uk Introduce New Ranges of Personalised Golf Equipment
Golfballs.co.uk is now offering a full golf equipment customisation service from its website – www.golfballs.co.uk with prices starting from as low as £9.99 per dozen of personalised golf balls. - December 16, 2007 - Golfballs.co.uk
ModernSelling.com Sponsors National Sales Awards
ModernSelling.com is delighted once again to be sponsoring a category in the National Sales Awards. They will be sponsoring the Sales Newcomer – Office-based award. - December 15, 2007 - 2N Media Ltd - ModernSelling.com
Wadsworth Urges IT Managers to Make the Most of Christmas Downtime
By carrying out essential network maintenance, testing existing systems and installing infrastructure upgrades, IT managers can take advantage of large numbers of users being off line over the festive season. - December 15, 2007 - Wadsworth
Bathroom Retailer Adds Skype Calling to Their Website
WD Bathrooms have added the facility on their website for customers to use Skype calling to contact them, further reducing costs for the customer and allowing video calling. - December 14, 2007 - WD Bathrooms
Next2Friends Announces Completion of Communications and Mobile Social Networking Platform
Next2Friends has announced that it has successfully completed development of its mobile technology driven social networking site and is ready to launch the beta version of its services commencing Christmas Eve, 2007. - December 14, 2007 - Next2Friends
Keystone Offers Wind Energy Insurance
The leading Irish insurance company now offers a new service to meet the quickly growing demand in the new wind energy sector. - December 14, 2007 - Keystone Insurance
Drunk Parents in Denial
Over half of heavy drinking parents underestimate, or lie about, their consumption of alcohol, according to the first large-scale scientific survey using hair samples. The hair samples were collected from 200 parents of young children from across the UK, with an equal split between mothers and... - December 14, 2007 - Trimega Laboratories Ltd
The Renewable Energy Centre Supports United Nations Report Which Urges Western Countries to Take Action Against Climate Change
The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support of the report “Fighting Climate Change – human solidarity in a divided world” issued by the United Nations at the end of November. It particularly targeted western countries to take urgent action against climate change. - December 14, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
The Quest for a Christmas Number 7
The Black Mountains have set their sights on a heady target of the chart number seven spot this Christmas armed only with a couple of quid, a smattering of musical ability and a belief in a free-thinking public. - December 14, 2007 - The Black Mountains
The Construction Centre Highlights Concerns Over Thames Gateway Regeneration Project
Plans for the huge regeneration project in the Thames Gateway area received a mixed response last week. The project, which could be the largest of its kind in Europe, is set to cost around 9 billion pounds and span 40 miles along the Thames. - December 14, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Wenger Uses New Analysis Tool to Pick UEFA EURO 2008™ Winners
Arsene Wenger believes World Champions Italy and his own country France are behind the likes of Spain, Portugal and Germany as he looks ahead to the finals next summer. - December 14, 2007 - Castrol UK Engine Oils and Lubricants
Parents Concerned with Recent Toy Recalls Can Breathe a Little Easier, Thanks to the Effort of One Mum
Rychlik is the proud mother of two, and has experienced first hand the terror that can arise when toy manufacturers suddenly recall thousands of their products. It is because of this that she is pleased to announce the opening of BabysBest, an online store dedicated to providing parents with access... - December 13, 2007 - Baby's Best
Get the JLifestyle - New Jewish Lifestyle Magazine
An exclusive interview with model turned businesswoman Caprice, travel guide to Berlin and other compelling features and articles are in the first issue of JLifestyle, a free full colour glossy Jewish lifestyle magazine that is out now. - December 13, 2007 - JLifestyle
Tritton Launches AX BlueStream Bluetooth Headset in the UK, Supporting Playback from Mobile Phones, PC’s, Laptops and Macs with Stunning Quality Stereo Sound
The innovative AX BlueStream Bluetooth headset has been designed for music lovers who want a discrete device but don’t want to compromise on sound quality when listening to music on their mobile phone, Mac, PC or other Bluetooth enabled device. - December 13, 2007 - Global Sourcing UK Ltd
Egyptian Property Expert Launches New Red Sea Riviera Real Estate Sales Agency
Nick Pendrell, author of ‘The Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate,’ today announced the formation of a new sales agency specializing in sales of property in the region – Egypt Real. - December 12, 2007 - Egypt Real
Martin Sans is Appointed Tax Partner in Russell Bedford London Member Firm, Lubbock Fine
Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants, the London member firm of Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of Martin Sans as a tax partner. - December 12, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Wadsworth Appoints New Sales Director
Distributor expands sales focus with development of new role - December 12, 2007 - Wadsworth
Avoid Snail Mail: Send Christmas e-Cards to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Scottish Parliamentarian Backs 2007 Christmas Appeal
Scottish parliamentarian Richard Lochhead today gave his backing to Trees for Life's 2007 Christmas Appeal when he visited the award-winning charity's offices in Findhorn Bay. - December 12, 2007 - Trees for Life
Contenders Named for Young Freight Forwarder Awards
The names of the four finalists who will compete for the title of Young Freight Forwarder of the Year in this year’s Freight Service Awards organised by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have been revealed. - December 12, 2007 - British International Freight Association
Nautical Booksellers, The Chart Room, Launches E Commerce Site in Time for Christmas
Cambridgeshire nautical bookseller, The Chart Room, has launched a new website allowing customers to order and pay for their charts, books and navigation instruments online. Most products are offered at a discount to RRP and the website can be found at http://www.Chartroom-Online.co.uk. The site... - December 12, 2007 - Chartroom-online.com
Christmas Beauty Gifts Covered at ASOS.com
From cheap and chic stocking fillers to more luxurious presents, cool cult brands and exclusive gifts, ASOS.com has a beauty gift to suit every taste and budget - December 12, 2007 - ASOS.com