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The press releases listed below have been produced by the Representation specifically for British national and regional media.

	To view press releases produced by the Press Service in Brussels, access the European Commission's Press Room. A searchable database will allow you to choose press releases according to subject or date. The Midday Express service offers a brief summary of the day's news.
	2009 Better transport for Europe in 10 Years – how to get there " Clean sky": €25 Million for research on cleaner air transport New safety standards for child care products on the way Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic alert UK universities get student mobility award New rules on state aid to ship management companies European Commission recognises excellence of UK bathing waters No change for rosé wine EU roaming legislation clears final hurdle Commission holds second high-level meeting with Olympic movement EU greenhouse gas emissions down World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0 European Health Insurance Card – don't go on holiday without it! British TV channels increase European programmes, but Five and Sky One fail to meet 50% requirement Food and drink: getting the most out of marketing and quality schemes EU celebrates European Maritime Day, 20 May 2009 EU airlines clean up ticket selling websites Pakistan: European Commission earmarks £4.9 million for immediate humanitarian assistance to internal conflict victims Small chips with big potential: new EU recommendations make sure 21st century bar codes respect privacy Telecoms: Commission acts on termination rates to boost competition UK education project shortlisted for European Award European Commission pushes for better co-operation on tax Commissioner Danuta Hübner applauds success of EU-backed smart investment in UK's East Midlands Cost of roaming texts, calls and data services to plummet from 1 July The Bologna Process - Modernising higher education in Europe in the new decade Sixteen per cent rise in dangerous goods taken off EU market, according to European Commission report Commission launches case against UK over privacy and personal data protection Commission updates the list of airlines banned from European airspace Commission fights late payments Commissioner Orban and Arsène Wenger at Arsenal "Double Club" Primary Languages Launch Adapting to climate change – Commission presents action plan New EU rules for energy performance of televisions, refrigerators, freezers and washing machines Europe's telecoms sector weathers the economic storm. Britain among the best performers. World Tuberculosis Day: 5 UK universities in ground-breaking tuberculosis research funded by the European Commission CAP simplification: Commission well on the way to meet target and reduce admin burden in agriculture by 25 percent by 2012 Vice-President Antonio Tajani launches an investigation into lost luggage figures Commission calls for doubling the funding for ICT research and innovation Consumers: Online shopping increasingly popular in the EU, but development "held back" by barriers to cross border trade European Commission hosts its first environmental project auction on 13 March EPSO gets smarter and more user-friendly Better high-speed internet access needed to revitalise Europe's rural regions, says Commission Regions and local authorities can help overcome distrust of Europe, suggests Eurobarometer survey The EU Commission will finance a UK-based centre to fight child abuse images distribution on the Internet European Commission gets rid of accounting requirements for smallest companies EU-Pakistan civil aviation agreement allows more companies to provide flights Commission increases flexibility of structural funds in response to financial crisis Commission assesses United Kingdom Stability and Convergence Programme Four British finalists for the 2009 RegioStars Awards 112: Commission says EU single emergency number must get multilingual Marco Polo: third call for proposals to fight road congestion and improve performance of freight transport Safer Internet Day 2009: Commission starts campaign against cyber-bullying Social Networking: Commission brokers agreement among major web companies Sabrina from North London wins best young translator prize A more attractive European Research Area but stagnating EU R&D intensity: no time to take a break!
	2008 Pints and Miles agreement Commission recovers €84.7 million in UK farm payments European Commissioner visits East London to launch £645 million development package EU law ensures better protection for Cumbria's bog habitats Commission seeks views on settling large scale consumer complaints EU code of conduct paves way for significant energy savings in data centres across Europe Better rights for internet shoppers London Freewheel joins in European Mobility Week 2008 New head for European Commission in Northern Ireland New rules on pesticide residues make our food safer "Right of the child to protection" EU poster competition British academic appointed to first governing board of the European Institute of Technology Repeal of Fruit and Veg marketing standards move a step further EU clampdown on ring-tone scams Be Sun-Smart this Summer Commission's lobby register: it's time to sign up European Commission sets out priorities for consumer policy in digital age EU grants aid worth €162 million for UK regions struck by floods in 2007 EXHIBITION ROAD MUSIC DAY CELEBRATES EUROPEAN YEAR OF INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE 2008 UK's National Centre for Languages wins gold at European learning EU launches campaign to reduce work-related accidents EU Environment Chief meets HRH Prince Charles UK company wins EU Environment Business Award European Commission appoints Antonia Mochan as Head of Media for the UK Commission shows red card to national quotas UK headquarters for the European Union UK teams join FOČA 08, first European Street Football Festival Commission outlines European response to mitigate effects of rising global food prices More than 15,000 cosmetics ingredients with one click of the mouse EURO 2008: EU and UEFA launch helpline for fans Common Language - a celebration of European Film Festival to bring the best of European Cinema throughout England More than half of Europeans regularly use Internet – over 60 per cent in UK Fewer dangerous goods on EU market Curbing alcohol abuse in Europe No EU limit on length of bus journeys UK broadband penetration ahead of US says EU report More safety on our road – equal treatment of resident and non-resident drivers UK winners at European Science Awards Barnsley pupil wins European Commission translation prize Women in power still trapped by glass ceiling – EU report West Midlands wins prize for most innovative regional project Yorkshire and the Humber wins prize for most innovative regional project EU funds to boost development in Yorkshire and the Humber Commission approves OFCOM proposal to de-regulate part of the UK broadband market Commissioner Reding on Data Roaming - Barcelona meeting with CEOs of mobile industry/GSM Association Board Mandelson makes the case for European 'projectionism' Prince Charles makes Valentine's Day visit to EU in support of climate change agenda Commission launches new system of consumer investigations Commission proposal to overhaul EU food labelling rules EU G8 Members meeting in London on Financial Market Turmoil – advance statement from Commission President José Manuel Barroso European Commission proposes new strict safety rules for toy safety
	2007 EU-Africa summit to address common challenges EP agreement on strengthened gun controls welcomed European commission strengthens consumer product safety European Commission proposes plan to boost low carbon technologies Auditors' EU books: 'true and fair' Over £3billion of EU social funding for UK Commission ensures free UK TV coverage of major sports events European Commission goes extra mile to save the Great British pint European Commission refers study linking certain additives to hyperactivity to EFSA Commission ready to receive UK aid application Cheaper mobile roaming rates - deadline today Commission ready to help UK with floods Solving it for EU EU Mobile Roaming Price Caps Come Into Force Commission tackles timeshare rogue traders UK beaches amongst cleanest in EU Metric Matters President José Manuel Barroso addresses the Institute of Directors in London EU at 50: Mandelson urges UK to lead debate on Europe’s role in the global age UK winner of EU’s “Nobel Prize” for ICT Playing for Europe: football stars unite to celebrate 50 years of the EU ManU vs. European All Stars – Media Accreditation Champions League winners to defend European colours at Old Trafford to mark EU’s 50^th Birthday Continental champions inject touch of class into Europe XI England’s finest to lead top European stars against Manchester United in celebration of 50 years of Europe Avian Influenza: UK measures approved Bird flu outbreak: no immediate danger to humans Have your say on plans for a smoke free EU CAP reform: Fruit and vegetable reform will raise competitiveness, protect producers from crisis, increase consumption, improve environmental protection and simplify rules Commission proposes an integrated energy and climate change package to cut emissions for the 21st century
	2006 Europe’s footballing greats to mark EU’s 50th birthday in UK in March 2007 European Progress on Financial Integration EU and Iraq launch negotiations for trade and cooperation agreement Cat and dog fur trade: Commission proposes total EU ban Commission welcomes Stern review New EU road safety rules highlight need to protect children EC acts to reduce salmonella in poultry and eggs Roaming charges: Commission proposes to cap the high cost of using mobiles when travelling within the EU UK satisfaction with EU membership soars Europe Direct centres go live in the UK Public’s satisfaction with EU membership highest in a decade “Booze cruise” dispute resolved Church organ-building tradition safe, says European Commission EU approves start-up aid for new Ryanair Toulon-London air link European Union gears up for radical reform of wine sector UK excels in bathing water quality Europe to become largest internal energy market in the world EU and UK in joint drive to cut red tape for SMEs How to get a European health insurance card this year “Archive images Oscar” for European Commission Audiovisual Library “You control climate change” campaign launched across Europe Football meets art - exhibition hosted at the European Commission office in London London fuel cell buses excel in European clean urban transport trial Delivering results for Europe: Commission calls for a citizens’ agenda Commission appoints new head of office in Edinburgh EU seat belt rules extended to coaches, lorries, mini-buses UK public feels more cash-rich, less threatened by globalisation than rest of Europe Sunscreen claims: European Commission launches campaign to improve awareness, labelling Green light to European targets for recycling batteries Business and consumers paying too much for payment cards, Commission inquiry shows UK leads rush for .eu registrations EU seeks to boost breast cancer survival rates European Commission approves network of Europe Direct outlets in UK Get yourname.eu from 7 April onwards European Commission acts against member states for failing to open EU energy markets Swiss film industry to join EU MEDIA programme EU rules planned to bring down mobile phone roaming charges British students missing out on opportunity to study abroad EU and US sign landmark wine trade accord in London Fuelling our Future: The European Commission sets out its vision for an energy strategy for Europe UK beef embargo to be lifted Commission unveils £340 million fund to help workers back into jobs EU trade Commissioner Mandelson proposes import duties following evidence of dumping of Chinese and Vietnamese leather shoes Child-resistant lighters: Commission calls on member states to back measures to reduce accidents Strong support from the Government for Europe Direct information centres .
	2005 British researchers share in European science awards Pay less for banking - new EU rules will save up to £68 billion per year 2005 Descartes Science Awards Ceremony Innovative public services: European award winners from Ireland, Poland, the Netherlands and Denmark Premier league offers improved commitments over sale of TV rights Saving travellers’ lives: European countries urged to improve their responses to 112 emergency calls Mobile phone roaming costs easier to compare with new website Cutting red tape means better regulations, says European Commission European Commission encourages development of regional airports European Commission funds new security research programmes in fight against terrorism EU ban on tobacco advertising takes effect New face of the European Commission in the United Kingdom EU consumers willing to pay more for better animal welfare EU anti-smoking campaign launched Bathing water quality in the UK remains good EU anti-smoking adverts launch Use by dates for cosmetic products "HELP - for a life without tobacco" EU launches £50m anti-smoking campaign Launch of new EU anti-smoking campaign New rights for air passengers

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