Rethinking Development in Africa: New Innovation Policy Brief

After three decades of trial and error, innovation policy is taking off in Africa . Our new policy brief tracks the roll out of science,... read more

29.01.2015 • By United Nations University - MERIT

Water Birth Safety Initiative Launched

London January 27, 2015 For Immediate Release Water Birth Safety Initiative Launched Following recent reports of preventable water birth... read more

27.01.2015 • By Active Birth Pools

Government minister visits Sussex-based charity to double aid to deliver 324,000 operations for blind people

Today, during a visit to Haywards Heath-based charity, Sightsavers, International Development Minister, Baroness Northover, announced that the UK... read more

22.01.2015 • By Sightsavers

Skipta and Tiger Hill Healthcare Form International Joint Venture

Joint Venture Drives International Expansion of Healthcare Social Networks Skipta LLC, a leading developer of social networks for specialized... read more

19.01.2015 • By Tiger Hill Capital

NATIONWIDE STUDY REVEALS WE ARE A NATION OF ADDICTS

Nearly three quarters of UK population admits to at least one compulsive habit THE human mind comes under increased scrutiny today as initial... read more

14.01.2015 • By Mark Casey

EU vote means UK Government must protect our right to grow and eat GM free

12 January 2015 EU vote means UK Government must protect our right to grow and eat GM free Press contact: Liz O'Neill, liz@gmfreeze.org ,... read more

12.01.2015 • By GM Freeze

Intrafocus offers a Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) Certification Course in London this March

Intrafocus and the Balanced Scorecard Institute have joined forces to offer a Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) certification course in... read more

08.01.2015 • By Intrafocus

Thriller novel depicts startling scenario with China, Iran and North Korea tipping the scales on nuclear war

SWNS.com says this about Twilight Visitor … "Twilight Visitor is quickly becoming a cult classic on Amazon…" Thriller novel, Twilight... read more

29.12.2014 • By Author - Real Laplaine

​Out of Home International and Lincolnshire Council promote Free Childcare campaign

Out of Home International has teamed up with Lincolnshire Council to launch a multiformat outdoor campaign. The campaign, which will launch on... read more

16.12.2014 • By Out of Home International

Global Humanitarian Agency concludes that sQuid is the fastest and most reliable cash transfer method in an emergency setting

Mercy Corps, a leading global humanitarian agency, has released key findings of a new and unique study which concludes that e-vouchers were the... read more

10.12.2014 • By sQuidcard Limited

'Worst Rapper' Releases 'Best Song of 2014'

Dave In Charge, the unconventional, eccentric and lyrical grandson of a British politician, awkwardly nicknamed ' the worst rapper ' by the media,... read more

21.11.2014 • By Dave In Charge

'Smart' Clean Tech: New Priorities for EU Business Innovation

Without smart factories Europe will lose more manufacturing jobs; without clean tech it will produce more waste; and without improving customer... read more

19.11.2014 • By United Nations University - MERIT

Scientist compares death rates in the aquarium and pet reptile trade to a slaughterhouse

Scientist compares death rates in the aquarium and pet reptile trade to a slaughterhouse A damning article about the exotic pet... read more

12.11.2014 • By Animal Protection Agency Foundation

Monument to Steve Jobs taken down in St Petersburg, Russia after gay propaganda by Apple CEO and leaks by Edward Snowden

On 31 October 2014 the monument to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was taken down in St Petersburg, Russia. The two-meter iPhone, the biggest in the... read more

03.11.2014 • By Pressat Wire

Hold My ****? Posh Rapper Ridiculed Again After Latest 'Cock-Up'

With views on Dave In Charge's recent viral YouTube hit Habitat still increasing, he is set to release his next music video, Hold My Hand . The... read more

31.10.2014 • By Dave In Charge

Empowering Disabled Children in Kazakhstan: New UNICEF Report

Disability is a global challenge, involving not just physical problems but also many social and integration issues. In 2012, around 1 billion... read more

21.10.2014 • By United Nations University - MERIT

398 MEPs earn up to €18m from side-jobs - EU Integrity Watch database launched -

Members of the European Parliament must be more transparent about the on-the-side activities they do while in public office, Transparency... read more

13.10.2014 • By Pressat Wire

Tracking International Innovation: New Research Paper

Innovation and “innovation indicators” are not part of the common lexicon. Not all researchers follow the same definitions, and the subject is... read more

30.09.2014 • By United Nations University - MERIT

China’s Science, Technology & Innovation Performance: New Research Report

China’s star is rising, particularly in science, technology and innovation (STI). Just a few years ago, the People’s Republic was mainly a... read more

26.09.2014 • By United Nations University - MERIT

Advan Campaign Encourages Scottish Referendum No Vote

With the Scottish referendum on independence only a day away, an advertising campaign by Advan.co.uk and Vote No Borders is encouraging... read more

17.09.2014 • By Advan.co.uk

Adults with Autism sent hundreds of miles away from their families

Adults with Autism sent hundreds of miles away from their families National Leading Autism Campaigner & Ambassador for Autism, Kevin Healey,... read more

05.09.2014 • By Kevin Healey

Thousands of people writing directly to Vladimir Putin

ProjectPutin.com is a project for people who are discontent with the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, disapprove the Russian military interventions, and... read more

04.09.2014 • By Project Putin

Citizens Rights Watch, a new platform where citizens can demand their rights

United Kingdom, London, August 11, 2014: CITIZENS RIGHTS WATCH or “The Citizens” was recently incorporated in London under UK law with... read more

11.08.2014 • By Citizens Rights Watch

Launch of a crowd funded bid to acquire The Times and The Sunday Times

It’s now three years since the phone hacking scandal erupted, we’ve had a high profile trial, the Leveson Inquiry and a new press regulator. But... read more

05.08.2014 • By Let's Own the News

Freelancers start a movement for better conditions

Freelancers join together for better conditions European Freelancers’ Movement aims for 10,000 supporters for manifesto Freelancers usually... read more

21.07.2014 • By European Freelancers' Movement

Live Innovations: Government Encourages Entrepreneurship

Government parties have recently said that they should love entrepreneurs for creating more job opportunities, London-based direct marketing... read more

17.07.2014 • By Live Innovations

Search for a New Sponsor of London's Iconic Cycle Hire Scheme Steps Up a Gear

Tender process for the sponsorship of the capital's Cycle Hire scheme now open Top brands have already stepped forward for the unique... read more

08.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire

Government Warned to Act Over Growing Risk to Material Supply as UK Approaches 'End of an Era'

Around 40% of manufacturers' operational costs are material costs - 75% of EU manufacturers have seen material costs increase since 2000 In... read more

08.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire

TaxPayers' Alliance Launch War on Waste Roadshow as Debt Increases by Nearly £4,000 a Second

The TaxPayers' Alliance today (Friday) launches the War on Waste Roadshow at 12pm on College Green, Westminster The launch sees activists and... read more

04.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire

ORBIT Communication Systems and Inmarsat Sign MOA for Global Xpress® Government Aero Terminals Opportunities

Inmarsat , the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services and ORBIT , a leading provider of satellite communication,... read more

02.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire

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