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British expats in Kuwait can now access buy-to-let mortgages from Skipton International

Offshore bank, Skipton International  has extended its UK buy-to-let mortgages to British expats currently living in Kuwait. It’s one year since the bank first launched the lending products, which have attracted a lot of interest from the Gulf region. Obtaining a buy-to-let mortgage as a British expat isn’t easy, a need identified by Skipton, which has been serving deposit account customers in more than 100 countries around the world for nearly 20 years. Director of Lending at the Channel Island bank, Nigel Pascoe, said, ‘We pride ourselves on our

HR professionals debate wellbeing in the workplace

Wellbeing: nice to do or is it now a business imperative? That was the debate among Southampton Solent University’s Human Resource Management (HRM) Network at an event last month.Providing an insight into the latest evidence on the return on investment for health and wellbeing in the workplace, the event also supported individuals to develop a business case for implementation in their own organisations and looked at why taking a strategic approach to wellbeing at work will achieve the best results. Guest speaker Jane Abraham introduced the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and its benefits and

Edgar Brothers donates three Hatsan air rifles to Target Sports for Recovering Disability

Edgar Brothers, the UK’s largest wholesaler of firearms and ammunition, has donated three air rifles to Target Sports For Recovering Disability, a non-profit organisation set up in 2013 dedicated to providing access to target sports for people recovering from poor physical or mental health. The three air rifles – a Hatsan ATP2, a Hatsan AT44 and the new Hatsan Breaker worth a total of over £1,000 – were put to good use straight away in a 10-week project aimed at building the confidence of people recovering from mental and physical ill health by learning a new skill. Michael Bell, who

All Set for a great Great Yorkshire Show

From tiny ponies to majestic Shires horses, from cutting edge combine harvesters to champion cattle, England’s premier agricultural show is all set to open its gates.The Great Yorkshire Show begins tomorrow (Tues 14 July) for three days when around 130,000 visitors are expected to attend the countryside extravaganza. Amongst them will be HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall who are special guests on Tuesday when they will meet exhibitors, visitors and staff as they tour the event. Honorary Show Director Bill Cowling said: “This will be our 157th show and as ever it, it

Foodservice industry karting race breaks Daytona records…for drinking…

CESA, CEDA and FCSI raise £2,000 for Hospitality ActionCompetition on the track was fierce at the Joint Industry Go Karting Day at Daytona, Milton Keynes, on 1st July 2015.  It was the hottest day of the year and, despite the soaring temperatures and the need to be fully suited up to race, the drivers stayed in good cheer.  However, according to the venue, they broke the Daytona record for drinking – soft drinks only, of course. The event was organised by CESA, with CEDA and the FCSI, and attracted teams from 15 companies, including manufacturers, distributors and consultants. The

MarketCounsel Adds Three More All-Stars in Continuing to Expand its Roster

· Andrew Wels, Richard Chen and Mark Simmelkjaer are latest attorneys to join the venerable consulting firm to independent advisors. · Wels will assume role of chief compliance counsel; Chen as regulatory counsel; and Simmelkjaer business counsel. · Latest additions bolster the firm’s veteran group of securities industry legal and business talent.MarketCounsel, the leading business and regulatory compliance consulting firm to the country’s preeminent entrepreneurial investment advisors, announced that it has recruited three more top securities industry attorneys today.  This brings to

ForgeFix introduces smarter structural timber fixing

ForgeFix is taking smarter fixing technology to new dimensions. The business - which ranks as one of the UK’s leading distributors of fixings, fasteners and related products such as telescopic ladders and drill bits - has recently extended its TorxFast range of smart woodscrews.  In addition to multi-purpose woodscrews, the products now available under the TorxFast brand will also include a number of larger screws developed specifically for fixing into structural timber.  Available in sizes from 7.0 x 65mm up to 7.0 x 250mm, the new screws offer all of the big thinking associated

Helen Keller International Joins the END Fund for Summit to See the END

NGO Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Kilimanjaro Climb to End Neglected Tropical DiseasesHelen Keller International (HKI)  is pleased to announce its participation in the Summit to See the END  climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, July 11-19, 2015 to raise awareness about and funds for the treatment and prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) . Summit to See the END is an initiative of the END Fund , a leading,

PAUL McLAUGHLIN IS APPOINTED B&ES CHIEF EXECUTIVE

13 July 2015 - Paul McLaughlin has been appointed to the post of chief executive of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES ). A first-class honours graduate in electronics and electrical engineering from the University of Glasgow, Mr McLaughlin began his career with international food group Mars, rising to be manufacturing manager at the company’s confectionery production facility in Slough, Berkshire. He went on to spend 12 years with soft drinks manufacturer Coca-Cola, with which he held senior positions in operations, innovation and quality

NEW OPENSIDER TRAILER FROM SCHMITZ CARGOBULL MEANS THE SHOW GOES ON FOR ENTERTEC

13 July 2015Professional audio services and event transport business Entertec has taken delivery of a tailor-made trailer from Schmitz Cargobull, designed to support its events business. The Schmitz Cargobull FP25 dry freight box van trailer will be used to transport large audio hardware across the UK and mainland Europe, with a bespoke folding wall that allows loading either from the rear or the side. Entertec specifically requested this so that for live events, the trailer can offer the versatility of both conventional rear-door loading, and side-door loading for exhibition

Updated Company Certificate

The shareholder elected directors as appointed by the 2015 Annual General Meeting have now been registered by the Register of Business Enterprises, please see the attached revised company certificate. Please note that the recently elected employee board representatives have not yet been registered by the Register of Business Enterprises. Petter Lade, Investor Relations Tel: +47 2369 2400 About Opera Software ASA Opera enables more than 350 million internet consumers worldwide to connect with the content and services that matter most to them. Opera also helps publishers monetize

Scottish electric roads project recruits innovative consultant

The TEV Project, a Scotland-based social enterprise designing the roads of the future for electric transport has appointed a senior consultant to its team to drive the project forward. Dr David Beeton, managing director of Urban Foresight, a UK based think tank focused on future cities, has joined the project. Dr Beeton will help to foster collaboration between likeminded stakeholders from universities, government and the private sector to advance the implementation of TEV. The TEV Project integrates the latest in enabling technologies into new transport infrastructure that

Yamato builds on last year’s success for PPMA 2015

Following on from attending last year’s PPMA event, Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK plans on bringing a wide array of its market-leading checkweighers and multihead weighers to the PPMA 2015 to build on the awareness and overwhelming interest generated in 2014.The Yamato stand attracted lots of visitors during the show last year, as their packaging and weighing solutions continue to grow in name and reputation across the UK and European markets, as well as further afield in Israel, South Africa and the Middle East.“The PPMA event is a major fixture in our late year calendar,” said Andrea

Financial recruitment specialists Oliver James Associates plot growth with Access Group ERP

Oliver James Associates (OJA), the market leading recruitment specialists for financial services, are to invest in an ERP solution from Access Group to ensure their five year growth plan has scalability to provide global businesses management. To support this the firm will integrate finance and professional services automation solution, Access Dimensions & Access FocalPoint, Access Document Management and HR and payroll solution Access SelectHR and SelectPay.Graeme Edwards, head of finance for Oliver James Associates Limited, explains, “The business has significant growth aspirations over

Royal Dublin Society boosts audience data with CRM & ePos from Access Group

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS), the prestigious Irish membership-based philanthropic organisation, has selected Access Group to implement Access thankQ CRM and ticketing and ePos solution Access Gamma. The software will streamline and improve its membership service provision and it’s delivery of programmes to its beneficiaries through increased control of management information and membership activity.The implementation of Access thankQ CRM  and Access Gamma  will enable

Turkcell and Ericsson collaborate on 5G research and development in Turkey

· Turkcell CEO Kaan Terzioglu and Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg signed a 5G collaboration MoU · This partnership aims to develop a joint understanding of 5G use cases, requirements and deployment scenarios · The alliance will allow Turkcell and Ericsson to evaluate performance and applicability of potential 5G key technology components Turkcell, the Turkish Telecommunications Operator, and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on 5G research and development. The MoU was signed by Turkcell CEO Kaan Terzioglu and Ericsson CEO Hans

Dealer support secures four new DAF eight-wheelers for Earthline

· Four New Euro-6 DAF CF 400 FAD eight-wheel tippers for Marlborough operator · Newly-opened DAF dealer in Swindon, Imperial Commercials, key to deal · “…and we’re delighted to be back with DAF.” General Manager, Malachi Chambers · Earthline’s new 400bhp CF FAD chassis join a fleet of over 70 8x4 tippers Bulk excavation and aggregates operator, Earthline in Marlborough, has returned to the DAF marque with the delivery of four new Euro-6 CF 400 FAD eight-wheel tippers. The move back to DAF follows the opening of a new, purpose built facility in Dorcan, Swindon, by DAF

Interim report January–June 2015

Positive performance in the Americas and EMEAQuarter 2 · Incoming orders amounted to SEK 812.2m (704.3), which adjusted is an increase of 3.0%*) compared with the same period last year. · Net sales amounted to SEK 775.5m (663.8), which adjusted is an increase of 4.0%*) compared with the same period last year. · Operating profit excluding acquisition costs and restructuring costs was SEK 64.3m (38.1). The adjusted operating margin was 8.3% (5.7). · Operating profit was SEK 64.3m (28.1). The operating margin was 8.3% (4.2). · Net profit was SEK 38.9m (17.1). · Earnings per

Zaplox Integrates Mobile Key Services with ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Hotel Locking Solutions

July 13, 2015 — Zaplox, a market innovator of advanced Mobile Key Services for the global hospitality industry, announces its integration with the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access solution, and becomes accredited ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access Certified Partner. This integration allows any property with RFID-ready locks installed to easily implement mobile access functionality for their guests, while experiencing the unique operational benefits that Zaplox Mobile Key Services provide. ASSA ABLOY Hospitality (formerly VingCard Elsafe) is the leading global provider of advanced

Succulent spit-roasted chickens get tastebuds tingling

Alto-Shaam’s energy savvy Rotisseries from FEMThe smell and appearance of perfectly browned, succulent spit-roasted chickens turning in a rotisserie draws in customers and gets their tastebuds tingling. Now FEM (Foodservice Equipment Marketing) has launched Alto-Shaam’s Electric Rotisserie (AR-7E), which cooks faster and more evenly than conventional rotisseries. Its optional ventless hood means it can go almost anywhere, making it a good choice for an impressive front-of-house display piece. The Alto-Shaam Rotisserie features EcoSmart technology that enables it to use very little

The London Taxi Company confirms pricing for its cleanest TX4 ever

Following two years of development and an investment of more than £10 million, The London Taxi Company has confirmed that the Euro 6 compliant TX4 will go on sale from 1stSeptember 2015. It will retail at £42,795 for the company’s most popular model, the TX4 Elegance Automatic. The price of the Euro 6 TX4 reflects the increased build costs involved in producing a vehicle that delivers superior environmental performance. The new model offers a NOx emissions reduction of two thirds compared to the current model through the introduction of a new 2.8 litre diesel VM engine.

Interim report Q2 2015

Second quarter 2015 · Incoming orders rose 17 % till 545 MSEK (466) · Net sales rose 20% to SEK 557 million (466) · Operating profit (EBITA) rose 21% to SEK 56 million (46) · Profit before tax rose 22% to SEK 49 million (40) · Profit after tax rose 25% to SEK 38 million (31) · Earnings per share were SEK 1.66 (1.33) · Acquisition of Scannotec OY, Finland January – June 2015 · Incoming orders rose 19% to SEK 1,131 million (952) · Net sales rose 20% to SEK 1,120 million (932) · Operating profit (EBITA) rose 28% to SEK 118 million (93) · Profit before

Selfies: a depiction of female narcissism or a platform for political empowerment?

A cultural social media phenomenon of recent years, ‘selfie’ was declared the Oxford English Dictionary 2013 Word of the Year. Since then it has become a powerful means of self-expression, particularly for young women in their teens and early twenties. But do selfies merely represent shallow online narcissism? New research published in Consumption Markets & Culture  explores ‘the political urgency at the heart of the selfie phenomenon’. Though he acknowledges that selfies are often perceived to be negative depictions of

ÅF AB Interim Report January - June 2015

For further information, please contact:Jonas Wiström, President and CEO +46 70 608 12 20Stefan Johansson, CFO +46 70 224 24 01 Second quarter 2015 · Net sales amounted to SEK 2,589 million (2,281) · Operating profit totalled SEK 260 million (207) · Operating margin was 10.0 percent (9.1) · Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, totalled SEK 225 million (207) · Operating margin, excluding non-recurring items, was 8.7 percent (9.1) · Profit after tax totalled SEK 199 million (154) · Earnings per share, before dilution: SEK

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