Remember, Remember the Fifth of November . . .MANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Insurance is urging people to take sensible steps to avoid unnecessary insurance claims this Bonfire Night. Avecto Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner ProgramMANCHESTER, England - Avecto Ltd, the most trusted name in least privilege management for corporate desktops, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognising Avecto’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Avecto has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Adults Can Alter Troubled Teenage LivesMANCHESTER, England - Young people who have spiralled into anti-social behaviour could turn their lives around dramatically - if only they had a reliable adult to believe in them. Avecto Releases Privilege Guard 2.2 and Extends Policy Based Privilege Management to Windows 7MANCHESTER, England - Avecto Ltd, the most trusted name in least privilege management for corporate desktops, today announced the release of Privilege Guard 2.2, with support for Windows 7 and comprehensive Group Policy management capabilities. New Corporate Wellness Course Endorsed by SkillsactiveMANCHESTER, England - A new training course in corporate wellness has just been endorsed by Skillsactive, the Sector Skills Council responsible for health and fitness. The certificated continuing professional development course will be welcomed by personal trainers keen to play a part in improving workplace health, and will give employers confidence when choosing consultants for employee health and wellbeing programmes. Emerging Real Estate Offers 16% Guaranteed Return on Brazilian Land PlotsMANCHESTER, England - In today’s tougher property market, experienced and sophisticated investors are looking for alternative ways to expand their portfolios away from the more traditional off plan and tenanted options. One of the most exciting and potentially lucrative trends is the purchasing of Land Plots. This option allows investors to buy a plot of land with planning permission which gives the opportunity to invest relatively small amounts of money in new projects. Sunrise Homes Expose Elderly to Commission Hungry Advisers, Claims XentumMANCHESTER, England - Luxury care homes for the elderly chain, Sunrise, has been slammed by a leading wealth management company for providing a platform for ‘vulnerable’ residents in its homes to receive advice from a financial adviser who is not truly independent. iPOSS Digital Display: The Power of on Screen CommunicationMANCHESTER, England - - With Photo North West based Matrix Media Systems has launched the iPOSS (Imaging Point of Sale System) - a slim profile multi screen digital signage and display system. Emerging Real Estate Offers Thalassa Beach: A Fully Recognised Luxury Development in Northern CyprusMANCHESTER, England - UK home buyers and investors looking for an affordable property with strong long term potential need look no further than the Thalassa Beach Resort on the Karpas Peninsula in North Cyprus. With its undisputed and internationally recognised land title, this development is a fantastic opportunity to buy in one of the Mediterranean’s most stunning beachfront locations. Prices start from just GBP59,950. Regional Business Excellence RewardedBIRMINGHAM, England - - National Business Awards 2009 Regional Programme Sponsored by Orange United Utilities Scoops Top National AwardMANCHESTER, England - - With Photo United Utilities has scooped the top national award for responsible business practice. The organisation, which keeps the taps flowing and loos flushing for seven million customers in the North West as well as operating and maintaining electricity and gas networks, has won the coveted Business in the Community (BITC) Company of the Year Award. Help Yourself - New Online Question and Answer Service Helps Thousands of Customers.MANCHESTER - The Co-operative Financial Services has launched a new interactive web self-service solution to improve customer experience on its website www.co-operativebank.co.uk. Tracking Success - The Co-operative Bank 3 Year Tracker Leads to 75% Uplift in Mortgage SalesMANCHESTER - Following the recent launch of a new market leading 3 year tracker mortgage, (2.39%* 27.05.09)The Co-operative Bank is reminding customers looking to make the most of low interest rates, to act now if they want to take advantage of some of the lowest rates available. The Co-Operative Bank Donates GBP28,000 to Community Groups Across the UKMANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Bank is donating GBP28,358 to help community groups across the UK carry on making a positive difference, through its Community Directplus account. ‘Poo Power’ Gets the Green LightMANCHESTER, England - First Use of Biogas to Supply UK Gas Grid - With Photo The people of Manchester will soon be contributing to a green energy revolution - just by flushing the loo! Cash Generator Looks to LondonMANCHESTER - National retailer Cash Generator continues its rapid expansion with plans to open 30 new stores in London over the next three years, signalling an investment of GBP6 million into the UK economy. Honour for Top ScientistMANCHESTER, England - Dr. Son Le, Technology Development Manager for United Utilities, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for Services to the water industry. New Courion Survey: Many Large Enterprises Underestimate Risk From Terminated EmployeesMANCHESTER, England - 93% of Large Enterprise IT Administrators Say There is No Risk from Former Employees; Yet More than Half Have Limited Knowledge of Employee Access Rights to Systems Emerging Real Estate Launches Brand-New, Investor-Focused Development in BerlinMANCHESTER, England - Emerging Real Estate, one of the UK’s leading emerging property-investment consultancies, has just launched its latest investor offering in Berlin. The development, Mitte Life, has a selection of benefits designed specifically for the UK investor market, with prices starting at euro 138,000. Co-operative Bank Launches First Development Fund for Co-Operatives in Developing CountriesMANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Bank today (5 June) unveiled an innovative new global co-operative development fund aimed at helping to alleviate poverty in some of the world’s poorest communities. Manchester United to Wear Aon Sponsored Shirt From 2010/11MANCHESTER, England and CHICAGO - Manchester United Announces Global Partnership with Aon Corporation The Co-operative Bank Leads the Way in Responsible Lending and Sees 50% Fall in RepossessionsMANCHESTER, England - Against a backdrop of the mortgage industry prediction of 75,000 repossessions this year, new figures from The Co-operative Bank Mortgages show that despite the current economic climate, the number of repossessions at The Co-operative Bank has actually halved over the past 12 months. Thefts Predicted to Soar as Recession-Hit Unemployed Turn to CrimeMANCHESTER, England - Leading home insurer, The Co-operative Insurance, is urging homeowners to be vigilant about security as it predicts a possible credit crunch crime wave could hit the UK in the next six months. The Co-operative Bank Launches Credit Card Plus Pick and Mix Benefits Package Worth up to GBP500MANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Bank is launching a new family travel and lifestyle benefit package which can be added to any Co-operative Bank Credit Card product offering customers an opportunity to choose benefits to suit their personal needs. Hospital Car Parking Fees Top the List of Life’s Biggest InjusticesMANCHESTER - Having to pay and display whilst visiting loved ones in hospital is life’s biggest injustice payment according to new research released by The Co-operative ISA’s. The Co-operative Insurance Launches new Sector-Specific Business InsuranceMANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Insurance has launched a new range of specially designed sector-specific, flexible packaged business insurance products. Britannia Members Back Super-Mutual Merger With The Co-operative Financial ServicesMANCHESTER, England - Britannia members overwhelmingly endorse plans to merge with The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) to create new super-mutual. Men are Shallow - Smile Reveals Women are a ‘Nicer’ GenderMANCHESTER, England - New research released today by smile the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank has revealed that men need 27% more money than women to be happy, believing that to be truly happy they would need a total of GBP1,249,619 highlighting their bread-winning personality, whereas women would settle for GBP983,799. Do Your Sums, Before the Twentieth ComesMANCHESTER, England - Most People Spend Their Wages by the 20th of the Month New research by The Co-operative Bank Current Accounts has revealed that the 20th of the month, is the day by which most people have spent their wages. Courion Selected by SC Magazine Europe as 2009 Best Identity Management SolutionMANCHESTER, England - Enterprise Provisioning Suite Awarded Best in Category Courion(R) Corporation (www.courion.com/), leaders in access governance (www.courion.com/solutions/access-assurance.html), provisioning (www.courion.com/solutions/user-access-provisioning.html) and compliance (www.courion.com/solutions/access-compliance-management.html), today announced that its Enterprise Provisioning Suite (www.courion.com/products/access-assurance-products.html) has been recognised as Best Identity Management Solution at the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2009 in London. A panel of judges comprising chief security officers and high level IT security executives from a wide breadth of industries, including representatives from Deloitte and KPMG, reviewed more than 300 entries before choosing the winners. Highest Stress Levels Caused by Smallest Household Jobs Says Swedish Home Improvement ExpertsMANCHESTER - A survey of 800 Manchester consumers by Clas Ohlson, the modern hardware store from Sweden, reveals that residents find that its the little not the bigger jobs around the home that add most stress to their lives. Clas Ohlson will be opening a flagship store in The Arndale, central Manchester on Thursday 30th April. UK’s First FabLab Brings Invention to the PeopleMANCHESTER, England - With Photo If you want to make your own skateboard, a robot, or even a house…. you can bring your ideas and inventions to life at the UK’s first FabLab which will open by the end of 2009 in Manchester. Flushing Out New Ways to Save the PlanetMANCHESTER, England - Two young research scientists are at the cutting edge of experimental technologies which could help save the planet. The work of North West-based Ian Carline and Ruyi Hu has the potential to cut thousands of tons of carbon emissions and save GBP millions. Annual Result Highlights for The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) for the Year Ended 10th January 2009MANCHESTER, England - “CFS re-affirms the strength of the co-operative renaissance with a strong, resilient trading performance in 2008″ |
