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70% of UK consumers buying insurance warranties that don’t suit their needs

Recent independent consumer research* has shown that nearly 70% of British households have considered buying  - or already have - home appliance warranty insurance that they do not understand, meaning they could lose out financially in two immediate areas: · By purchasing an insurance product that does not suit their needs or be fit for purpose in an eventual insurance claim, or · Leaving them having to pay for repair or replacement costs if an appliance stops working.The survey – commissioned by appliance insurance providers KAPUT - asked: Do you know the difference between

Ticket sales 'stronger than 2015' for JORVIK Viking Festival

Increased ticket sales could indicate the start of a recovery for York’s tourism sector, according to the organisers of the annual JORVIK Viking Festival, which has revealed a 10% increase in ticket sales for this year’s events compared with the weeks leading up to the 2015 Festival. Many of the key events in this year’s programme, including the Viking banquet, Brawl at the Guildhall and the Helen Thirza Addyman Lecture, have already sold out, with ticket sales for the Festival’s grand finale on Saturday 20 February also higher than at a comparable point in 2015 – with visitors urged to

EFFITIRES™ contract a tower of strength for Blackpool Transport

Press release 9 February 2016Tourists can ‘pier’ at seaside sights in comfort from Blackpool Transport’s buses thanks to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, after the operator agreed a five-year renewal of the comprehensive tyre management programme. The pence-per-mile deal covers Blackpool Transport’s 38 midibuses, 24 full-size single-deck buses and 73 double-deckers, all of which operate from the company’s central depot in Rigby Road. A 10-vehicle ‘reserve fleet’ is also covered under the EFFITIRES™ contract, as are the venerable Leyland Olympian open-topped and Leyland Atlantean AN68

Caravan insurance specialist rewarded for customer service

Cover4Caravans – the caravan insurance specialists - are excited to announce that they have been awarded a prestigious Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation 2016.To receive this Gold Trusted Merchant accreditation , a business is required to achieve an average Service Rating of between 95% and 100% based on 100 reviews or more, on independent rating and review website Feefo. This accreditation is unique in that it is based on the experiences of genuine, purchase verified customers. The feedback left by

Strategy for increasing survival of mothers and newborns in South Asia

In several South Asian countries, midwifery is not an established profession. As a result, complications in both mothers and newborns are extremely common. Sweden researchers is presenting a new strategy on how the midwifery profession can be established in low-income countries is presented, which could also improve the health of mothers and newborns.The goal of increased maternal survival is one of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals with the lowest degree of fulfillment. An important strategy for improving maternal and child health is well-educated midwives. However, in many of the

Interim Report Q3 1 April - 31 December 2015

1 OCTOBER - 31 DECEMBER 2015 (3 MONTHS) · Net sales rose by 16 percent to SEK 2,042 million (1,756). · Operating profit amounted to SEK 125 million (125) and the operating margin amounted to 6.1 percent (7.1). The result includes preparation costs for the listing of AddLife AB of SEK 8 million. · Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 119 million (120) and profit after tax amounted to SEK 96 million (97). · Earnings per share (EPS) totalled SEK 1.35 (1.45). For the most recent 12-month period, earnings per share was SEK 6.00 (5.80). · Return on equity was 26 percent (

How to build a crowdfunding market leader in 5 years.

This weeks marks the unofficial fifth anniversary of FundedByMe, the leading crowdfunding site in the Nordics. Unofficial, because a startup of this kind can't really pinpoint the actual birth day. Was it when Daniel had an idea in a car that there should be a way to help fund projects and companies like the newly launched US webpage Kickstarter did for campaigns in Europe? Or was it when Arno and Eric built the first landing page to crowdfund the building of a crowdfunding site? Or was it when the first pitch went live, with the aim to raise funds for the release of LeMuhr's new album?

Chas Reid appointed International Marine Services Director for Dynasafe BACTEC Limited

Dynasafe, the global market leader in the disposal of unexploded ordnance and other hazardous materials, appointed today Chas Reid to International Marine Services  Director. Kevin Kneebone MD, Dynasafe BACTEC said “Chas has over the last 19 years been totally committed to the organisation and has in recent years, been instrumental in the development and great success of our marine services worldwide” Chas has been involved in Explosive Ordnance Disposal, both on and off shore for 27 years, starting with his

LITRE METER SHIPS FLOWMETERS FOR TAHITI PHASE TWO

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter (www.litremeter.com) has shipped 51 of its popular VFF flowmeters via a distributor in Houston for use in a chemical injection skid in the Gulf of Mexico. The meters are for use on the latest phase of development of the Tahiti field operated by Chevron. One of the largest finds in the Gulf of Mexico, located 190 miles off New Orleans, the deepest producing well is at more than 26,000 feet with production from two subsea drill centres tied back to a floating production facility. Tahiti Topsides is Chevron’s largest single structure in the Gulf of

Notice convening Valmet Corporation's Annual General Meeting

Valmet Corporation's stock exchange release on February 9, 2016 at 12:05 noon EET Notice is given to the shareholders of Valmet Corporation that the Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall 101 of Messukeskus Helsinki, Messuaukio 1, 00521 Helsinki. The reception of persons who have registered for the meeting and the distribution of voting tickets will commence at 12:00 noon. A. Matters on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting                     1.                   Opening of the meeting 2.                   Calling the meeting

Vélobici bib shorts deliver comfort all ride long

Looking for superior comfort in the saddle? Then pull on a pair of Vélobici bib shorts. This all-season roadwear promises maximum comfort all ride long, thanks to Vélobici’s exclusive water repellent VB/Pro-VR1 fabric and specially designed seven hour high performance pad, which uses both Foam Carving Technology and Wave Body Contour Technology. The result is the ultimate bib shorts for a smooth ride all year round. Designed and made in Leicestershire using the cyclewear specialist’s high tech fabric, this new Vélobici kit has been carefully designed to deliver an impressive performance

Basware signs accounts payable and e-invoicing agreement with GKN Driveline in the US

Basware Corporation, stock exchange release, February 9, 2016 at 12:00 Basware signs accounts payable and e-invoicing agreement with GKN Driveline in the US Basware has signed an agreement for the delivery of accounts payable and e-invoicing services with GKN Driveline North America, Inc. ("GKN Driveline"), a new customer in the US. The solutions are powered by Alusta, Basware's unified cloud-based platform for purchase-to-pay. The agreement includes accounts payable automation with 100% inbound e-invoicing and supplier activation services. Basware is also providing Basware Analytics

Valmet's Financial Statements Review, January 1 - December 31, 2015: Net sales increased to EUR 2.9 billion and EBITA to EUR 182 million in 2015

Valmet Corporation's stock exchange release on February 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon EET Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the comparison period, i.e. the same period of the previous year. Automation has been consolidated into Valmet's financials since April 1, 2015, when the acquisition of Automation was completed. October-December 2015: EBITA margin in the targeted range · Orders received increased to EUR 793 million (EUR 480 million). · Orders received increased in the Pulp and Energy, and Paper business lines and remained at the previous year's level in

TOOLFIX DELIVERS THE DURABLE VERSATILE BEAUTY OF SOLID PEWTER HARDWARE

Pewter – a malleable alloy of tin, copper, lead, antimony or other metals for durability and strength – has been used in the home in the UK since the days of the Roman Empire to create domestic items including cups, spoons, candlesticks, door knobs - in fact almost anything. Since the 17thcentury pewter has been recognised for its beauty and versatility. It is still used in cutting-edge interior design in 2016 to produce high quality architectural ironmongery and features. Pewter is a safe, non-toxic material which nowadays contains no lead. It is primarily made from tin (91 to 95 per

IAR Systems welcomes visitors of embedded world 2016 to in-booth technical seminar sessions

Non-stop seminars covering topics such as static analysis, debugging, functional safety, IoT development, code optimizations and best practices in embedded developmentUppsala, Sweden—February 9, 2016—IAR Systems® announces that the company will host free technical seminars in booth 4-216 at embedded world 2016, Nuremberg, Germany. The seminars give developers the opportunity to boost their knowledge about embedded programming, and get tips on how to ease their development workflow and maximize the project efficiency. For the third year in a row, IAR Systems offers in-booth seminars at

PA Resources divests its North Sea assets to Petrogas

PA Resources AB (the company) has signed an agreement to divest its portfolio of North Sea assets to Petrogas E&P. The sale includes the company’s 24% interest in license 12/06 in Denmark, which holds the Broder Tuck and Lille John discoveries, as well as its exploration licenses in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016. The proceeds from the sale will be used to repay creditors in accordance with the composition plan adopted in October 2015. Petrogas E&P is a privately held

Natural and organic world to unite at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2016

With over 600 exhibiting companies from 50 countries now confirmed, Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show is set to bring the best choice of natural and organic products from around the world to London. Taking place at ExCeL London on 17-18 April, the show will feature its biggest ever choice of food, health, beauty and eco-living brands from six continents.  Giving its 10,000 attendees an increased opportunity to expand their international ranges, as well as benefit from seeing hundreds of innovative UK brands. “Over the past 20 years, Natural & Organic Products Europe has

Next excavation contract on Posiva's research facility ONKALO awarded to YIT

YIT CORPORATION Press Release, February 2, 2016 at 11:15 a.mPosiva and YIT have signed a contract on the next excavation project in the underground bedrock research facility ONKALO located in Olkiluoto. The bedrock facilities of ONKALO are utilised in research and testing activities, and later also for purposes related to the construction and use of the final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel.  YIT will start the excavation project in March 2016. This contract covers the excavation of an access tunnel to the area where the final disposal of spent fuel will take place as well as

SimCorp A/S – Share buyback program completed

On 19 August 2015 SimCorp A/S announced a share buyback program in compliance with the provisions of Commission Regulation No. 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the “Safe Harbour”. In connection with the program SimCorp A/S would repurchase shares for an amount of up to EUR 15.0m (approx. DKK 111.9m) in the period from 25 August 2015 to 19 February 2016. The following transactions have been executed under the program:  Date                 Number Average purchase Amount (DKK)  of price (DKK per

High-level international delegation in Malmö discussed future transport systems for European Ports

Discussions surrounding future transport systems were in focus when Mr Pat Cox, European Coordinator for the ScanMed Core Network Corridor, visited Copenhagen Malmö Port on Monday.Together with the CEOs of 25 core European ports, Mr Pat Cox organized a wide-ranging workshop, a so-called ScanMed Ideas Laboratory. The primary purpose of this ideas lab was to highlight good examples and exchange experiences between the ports in order to develop a more effective and sustainable transport corridor. "The ScanMed Corridor, which I have the privilege to coordinate, offers many good examples in

Invitation to telephone conference on 11 February to present East Capital Explorer’s Q4 report 2015

East Capital Explorer's Year-end Report 1 January – 31 December 2015 will be published on Thursday, 11 February 2016, before the stock market opens. The report will be presented at a telephone conference by Mia Jurke, CEO at East Capital Explorer, Kestutis Sasnauskas, Partner and Head of Private Equity at East Capital and Lena Krauss, CFO and Head of Investor Relations at East Capital Explorer. Date:                    Thursday, 11 February 2016 Time:                   13.00 pm CET Dial-in numbers: +46 8 566 426 61 (SE), +44 203 194 05 44 (UK), +1 855 269 26 04 (US) Please dial-

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