United Kingdom News

Office365 Joins BOSS Federation

Office365, a wholly owned subsidiary of Romsey Associates Limited is delighted to announce its membership of the BOSS (British Office Supplies and Services) Federation, which is the authoritative body for the UK office products industry. BOSS is the trade association that serves the UK office... - October 29, 2008 - Office 365

The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award 2009 – Now Open for Entries

Following the success of the inaugural 2008 Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award, registration for the 2009 award has now opened. Munro Group companies, FDS and Maven, both play a key role in the set up and running of Best Green Companies. The award aims to identify and recognise the top... - October 29, 2008 - Munro Global

The Real Indiana Jones Brings the Real Crystal Skull to Edinburgh

On November 22-23, 2008, the famous Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull – also known as the “Skull of Doom” – will be on public display in Edinburgh – the first such event in the United Kingdom ever. The Histories & Mysteries Conference will be hosting this unique artefact, which so obsessed film director George Lucas that he made it into the theme for the long-awaited fourth Indiana Jones movie, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” - October 29, 2008 - Philip Coppens

Market Woes Got You Down? Makeup Bargains from Blush Cosmetics Help Women Weather the Financial Crisis in Style.

The last few months have brought with them a veritable tsunami of disheartening economic news. Plunging markets, declining property values, and dwindling savings accounts have put a damper on the up-tick in consumer spending that usually accompanies the early holiday shopping season. But despite... - October 28, 2008 - Blush Cosmetics

Joots.co.uk to Launch the Monica Vinader Autumn/Winter Collection on Monday 27 October 2008

Joots.co.uk, the UK based E-tailer of Contemporary Designer Gemstone Jewellery, today announced that they will launch their Monica Vinader Autumn/Winter Collection on Monday 27th October 2008. Included in the collection are the Candy, Leo ranges of jewellery. Commenting Jash Malhi (Founder of... - October 27, 2008 - Joots.co.uk

Leading Online People Search Provider Opens Up Names Database

Tracesmart aims to optimise customer tracing activity by offering additional information. - October 26, 2008 - Tracesmart Ltd

Charismatic Bradford Students Wanted as Brand Embassadors’ for Employgo.co.uk

Finding a job or casual employment during college or university can be difficult and time-consuming. Online recruitment agency Employgo.co.uk has come up with the ideal solution for Bradford students wanting to earn cash while they study. - October 26, 2008 - Employgo

Nexus Telecom Deploys Adax Solution to Improve Load and Stress Test System

Adax Europe, an industry leader in high performance signalling infrastructure, has announced that its HDCII-PMC solution is being deployed by Nexus Telecom to further improve the high performance of its load and stress test system for telecom manufacturers and operators. - October 26, 2008 - Adax Europe

Global Slowdown Boosts Free CRM Packages

SalesPush.com, a leading provider of free sales process CRM software, today announced that it has signed up 76 new corporate clients in its first month of operation. These customers originated from 28 different countries, and the key sectors were: media, IT, telecoms and finance. Of especial note... - October 26, 2008 - Salespush Ltd

Highly-Anticipated Xperia X1 Smartphone from Sony Ericsson Now Available for Pre-Order at Mobiles.co.uk

Sony Ericsson, one of the World's leading mobile phone manufacturers, recently announced its launch of the windows based Xperia X1 Smartphone on 27th October. - October 26, 2008 - Mobiles.co.uk

Gay Guide Website is First to Use 3D Chat

An all new guide to lesbian and gay life in central London is now online. It is the first site of its type to utilise the new 3D chat system from Google, Lively. Gay Soho is the culmination of months of work collecting information about the variety of gay pubs, clubs, shops and services in and around Soho. - October 25, 2008 - Gay Soho

A Glamorous Theatre Evening to Help Give Kids a Break

The Family Holiday Association is hosting the Sound of Music Christmas theatre evening on the 25th of November, where guests will enjoy a performance of the musical in the West End followed by an exclusive champagne reception. Tickets are £65 or 10 for £600 and all funds raised will go towards giving underprivileged children a break away by the sea with their family. - October 25, 2008 - Family Holiday Association

Former Royal Marine to Help People Overcome Fears and Phobias

Former Royal Marine Andy Duncan from Birmingham has launched a new career helping people overcome their fears and phobias. Andy Duncan has used his experience of scary and dangerous situations in the Forces to set up his own company, The Fear Master. He will be tackling common phobias such as... - October 25, 2008 - The Fear Master

Building Company Leads on Sustainable Building Materials

Birmingham-based building company Linford Group has outlined its vision for the next generation of ‘better-than-zero carbon’ sustainable building materials at a meeting of the city’s construction professionals. Linford is taking a lead with new sustainable buildings materials by... - October 25, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman

Registered2.com is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Their New Website

Registered2.com today announced the launch of its new website. The site has been designed as a web 2.0 interface for the business community, enabling members to expand their company networks and affiliations. Registered2.com offers; ¨ Social network site for companies ¨ Free marketplace... - October 25, 2008 - Registered2

GO-SIM Prepaid Data Service and ‘No Hidden Fees’ Commitment

GO-SIM's Global SIM card has now launched a prepaid GPRS data service in over 80 countries. This service is available to all GO-SIM customers with current Global SIM cards. GO-SIM have also announced a commitment not to charge any access fees for using their service. - October 24, 2008 - GO-SIM

Photographer Wins Major Prize

The photographer Mark Archibald has won an award that recognises his unique talents and skills within the field of wedding and portrait photography. - October 24, 2008 - Archibald Photography

£75 Google AdWords Vouchers from Daily.co.uk

Daily.co.uk, UK’s fastest growing domain name and web hosting provider, is pleased to announce today that the £75 Google AdWords vouchers are now available for free with its web hosting products. - October 24, 2008 - Daily.co.uk

Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "Geographic Information System (GIS) Market 2007-2010" Report

The report forecasts the market size of the GIS market over the period 2007-2010. Further, the total market is segmented into various geographic regions and verticals. The report also presents markets size for major countries in various regions. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.

Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "PLM Software Market 2007-2010" Report

PLM solutions have evolved from being more than just PDM solutions to applications and software that help create, disseminate and manage the use of product and plant information and processes throughout the entire life-cycle and the extended enterprise. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.

Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "Data Center Automation Solutions Market 2007-2010" Report

The report forecasts the market size of data center automation solutions over the period 2007-2010. Further, the total market is segmented into various geographic regions and verticals. The report also presents markets size for major countries in various regions. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.

Local Business Directory Brownbook.net to Pay Lifetime Share of Earnings to All Users

Industry-First Rewards Program Pays People for Doing What Comes Naturally. World’s largest Online Local Business Directory Now has the World’s Largest ‘Sales Force.’ - October 24, 2008 - Brownbook.net

Sun Branding Solutions Launches Legal Impackt Service

Specialist pre-press and artwork agency, Sun Branding Solutions, has launched a new service, Legal Impackt. This specialist service provides brand owners with creative copy and assurance of legal compliance for product information. - October 24, 2008 - Sun Branding Solutions

Golfballs.co.uk Announces New Golf Ball Tournament Results – 13 to 19th October, 2008

Golfballs.co.uk has announced the latest golf ball tournament results are now available from its website: www.golfballs.co.uk – details include which brand of golf ball was used by which professional golfer between 13th to 19th October, 2008. - October 24, 2008 - Golfballs.co.uk

Updated Golf Tournament Results Now Available from The Sports HQ

The Sports HQ has updated its golf tournament results from 13 - 19th October, 2008 – now available from its new website: www.thesportshq.com. All results can be downloaded from the news section of the website in addition to daily golf equipment and event update. - October 24, 2008 - The Sports HQ

Unsigned Music Website, Muzikvoice.com Celebrates New Era

Website king muzikvoice.com is about to celebrate its fourth year of progression through providing free services to musicians. But is this about to change, as they are now charging for memberships? - October 23, 2008 - Muzikvoice.com

Broner Celebrates 30 Years Experience in Delivering Value for Steel and Aluminium Producers

Broner Metals Solutions is pleased to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary of providing world-class supply chain planning, scheduling and manufacturing execution systems for the Metals Industry. - October 23, 2008 - Broner Metals Solutions

BFO Release Standalone Java PDF Viewer

BFO's Java PDF Viewer is now available as a standalone Swing application. - October 23, 2008 - Big Faceless Organization

CommonTime Offers Free License Upgrades to Nokia Intellisync Users

CommonTime offers Nokia Intellisync customers running Lotus Notes software free license upgrades following Nokia’s withdrawal from corporate mobility. - October 23, 2008 - CommonTime

Something Fishy About Comparison Shopping

Unique website offers shopping service to aquarium enthusiasts. - October 22, 2008 - Aqua Compare

Servants of the Grail, the New Book by Philip Coppens, to be Published on January 24, 2009

Servants of the Grail is the first book to successfully identify both the historical figures on which the protagonists of the Grail story is based and the identity of the Grail itself. - October 22, 2008 - Philip Coppens

Local Author Self Publishes Joke Book, Now Available on Amazon

Mark Chandler, 27, of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, has achieved a dream - to have his joke book, The Laughter File, published. Mark embarked on his mission whilst still a teen. He says, "I love jokes - I always have. It all started when I began collating jokes - I'd rewrite them on my computer,... - October 22, 2008 - Mark Chandler

UK Forwarders Mark End of Conference System

The trade association for UK freight forwarders believes that tomorrow heralds a new era for shipping and trade liberalisation, as shipping line conferences will no longer be permitted in any trades between the EU and the rest of the world from midnight tonight. - October 22, 2008 - British International Freight Association

Slovakia Wins World’s Top Green Tourism Prize

Slovakia swept the board in the first World Travel `Green’ Awards held on 15th October. - October 22, 2008 - AquaCity

Encodex to Launch the Energy Expert at the Ecommerce Expo London Olympia

Allow your users to compare energy usage using Europe’s largest database of electrical goods. - October 22, 2008 - GfK Encodex

World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008

An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK

Optima Systems Announced as Construction Marketing Awards Finalist

Glass partitions specialist, Optima Systems has been nominated for a coveted Construction Marketing award. - October 21, 2008 - Optima

Make Your Bid for a Bargain Property at the Stones Auction House in Oxford

Negative market sentiment has made it very difficult for homeowners to sell on the open market and they are turning to selling at auction to secure a sale. With such a large selection of properties being sold this way this is the perfect time for buyers to pick up a bargain at auction. Stones Auctions of Oxford hold auctions locally in Oxford every 2 months and are one of the first auction houses to offer online bidding making it easy for people to view, bid and buy properties at auction. - October 21, 2008 - Stones Auctions Ltd

Mrs. Great Britain Will be the First Ever UK Beauty Pageant for Married Women

The Mrs. Great Britain is a new beauty contest that will be a first class event. This competition will soon set the standard for competition, fashion and entertainment. The contest has been developed to promote today's married women, their accomplishments, and commitment to family and marriage, and celebrate the outstanding success a woman has achieved as a wife, mother, friend and community leader. - October 21, 2008 - Mrs Great Britain Limited

Personally Yours Registrations Have a Great New Free to Enter Number Plate Competition

Personally Yours Registrations have a great new competition that offers customers the chance to win a number plate voucher. - October 21, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations

Diamond Engagement Rings

Today the diamond engagement is perhaps the most popular type of engagement ring. It used to be tradition for the man to secretly purchase a beautiful engagement ring and present it to his beloved when he proposes her. - October 21, 2008 - Myengagementrings

Diwali Bonanza: Free PC-2-Phone Calling at YouTring.com

YouTring.com, a social networking cum IP telephony portal and an initiative of iCallGlobe, has recently announced free calling to India in the festive season. The website is now offering the most competitive rates in the market, and is also at par with market leaders in terms of quality. - October 20, 2008 - iCallGlobe ltd

Investment Banks Make 52% Cut Back on New Employees Reports City Pre-Employment Screening Firm Powerchex

Employment offers in Financial Services fall as Investment Bankers are the worst hit, but IT contractors buck the trend. - October 19, 2008 - Powerchex

City Should Brace for Regulatory "Tsunami" Warns Pre-Employment Screening Company Powerchex

The credit crunch and bank bailouts are forcing an “about-turn” by the FSA from principles to rule-based regulation. - October 19, 2008 - Powerchex

Portakabin Provides Modular Building Solution for Derby Council

Derby City Council has completed part of phase two of the Government’s Sure Start Children’s Centre initiative with the creation of three new Children’s Centres with the assistance of Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building supplier. - October 19, 2008 - Portakabin

Enska.com Offers Free Listings for Property, Construction, Homes & Gardens

Enska.com has just re-designed its home page to make it easier to list Products, Properties, Jobs and Services. Its all free, so in these turbulent times its good to have a place to network and promote your business. Its all about property and things related to property, and it's new so check it... - October 19, 2008 - Enska.com Limited