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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.

16.05.2012  Improved food labelling: EU register provides consumers with scientifically backed health claims

10.05.2012  More savings for mobile roaming services including cheaper data downloads

08.05.2012  UK among the four most popular destinations for ERASMUS studies

23.04.2012  Two UK research projects receive EU award

19.04.2012  UK 65 year olds will get more years of good health than most EU counterparts, says Year of Active Ageing survey

18.04.2012  EC aims to boost employment Europe wide and sets out specific steps for Greece

29.03.2012  UK road deaths lowest in the EU but still up slightly in 2011

28.03.2012  An EU Cybercrime Centre to fight serious online crime

28.03.2012  The European Commission and professional football sound the alarm on the Sahel crisis with the Match Day against Hunger (30 March – 2 April)

21.03.2012  Commission approves UK plans for Royal Mail Group pension relief and restructuring aid

21.03.2012  Giving UK and other EU firms a fair chance at state contracts worldwide – new Commission proposals

20.03.2012  Cultural heritage conservation awards for London projects

19.03.2012  Commission Green Paper seeks to shed light on shadow banking

16.03.2012  London student wins prestigious European prize

15.03.2012  EU institutions seek increase in UK recruits as selection process opens

13.02.2012  London researchers spearhead new EU diabetes drive

10.02.2012  112 emergency number saves lives – EU teams up with top airlines for campaign

02.02.2012  Surrey hi-tech company to play leading role in next phase of EU's Galileo satellite navigation project

19.01.2012  European Commission seeks quality upgrade of animal welfare

10.01.2012  Digital Agenda: London Universities help discover new "virtual liver" technology

10.01.2012  Consumer credit websites: EU-wide investigation finds a market underperforming for consumers

19.12.2011  Commission proposes update of rules on cross-border recognition of professional qualifications, including for medical practitioners

05.12.2011  Scottish biologist Professor Anne Glover named as EU's top science advisor, as science hits top of EU agenda to restore growth

29.11.2011  Commission proposes faster, easier and cheaper solutions to disputes with traders

23.11.2011  Erasmus for All: Commission proposes more funding for students to study abroad

17.11.2011  Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance: Commission unveils 12 concrete actions for the next five years

14.11.2011  EU cigarette safety standards will reduce risk of house fires and save lives

07.11.2011  EU funded project reveals lost cities of Libya

20.10.2011  EU funds UK research star to boost mobile phone security

18.10.2011  R&D Scoreboard: top UK and EU firms increase investment in innovation

30.09.2011  Eurobarometer: Vocational education and training boosts job prospects but needs an image makeover with young

28.09.2011  Financial Transaction Tax: Making the financial sector pay its fair share

02.09.2011  Entrants sought for 2011 EU translator contest

20.07.2011  Commission wants stronger and more responsible banks in Europe

19.07.2011  £6 billion boost for European research and innovation will create jobs and growth

14.07.2011  Fight against fakes: Increased customs actions boost protection of intellectual property rights

12.07.2011  UK broadband consumers most dissatisfied with contract delivery

06.07.2011  Better deal for roaming: Commission tackles lack of competition to lower prices for mobile phone users abroad

05.07.2011  Statement by the European Commission on Bombardier/Siemens and the role of EU public procurement rules

05.07.2011  EU road deaths fell by 11% in 2010

30.06.2011  Lower roaming prices as of 1st July

29.06.2011  EU journalist award: "Together against discrimination"

24.06.2011  Media advisory: EU/South Korea Free Trade agreement takes effect on 1 July

22.06.2011  EU professional qualifications directive to be modernised

22.06.2011  Strong impetus for energy savings and energy efficiency

21.06.2011  Federation of Small Businesses supports Europe-wide legal contracts for small firms that trade within the single market

21.06.2011  How should EU governments support the film sector in the future – public consultation launched

10.06.2011  Two British winners of the 2011 EU Cultural Heritage Prize

09.06.2011  Commission report highlights Europe's innovation emergency, UK needs to focus on R&D investment

06.06.2011  Record number of students received EU grants for study and training

01.06.2011  UK leads European peers on eCommerce

24.05.2011  Statement by Vice-President Siim Kallas on Volcanic Ash disruption – Grimsvotn

24.05.2011  Commission sets out "blueprint" on intellectual property rights

23.05.2011  New telecoms rules benefit citizens and businesses across Europe

18.05.2011  Felixstowe port gets EU funding for new rail terminal

18.05.2011  European Commission ensures better protection for crime victims

04.05.2011  Commission proposes better management of migration to the EU

19.04.2011  EU-funded breakthrough in malaria treatment

19.04.2011  EU education report: good progress, but more effort needed to achieve targets

19.04.2011  European Commission underlines commitment to ensure open internet principles applied in practice

18.04.2011  Children in the UK lead their EU peers in social networks use, but many are unaware of basic privacy risks

15.04.2011  European Commission to recover €530 million of CAP expenditure

13.04.2011  European patents costs to be radically reduced

11.04.2011  Commission sets out next steps to strengthen the enforcement of air passenger rights

11.04.2011  European Arrest Warrant fights cross-border crime, but EU Member States can improve how it is used, Commission report says

01.04.2011  EU health prize for journalists launched

31.03.2011  Mortgages: better protection for European consumers

30.03.2011  Commission makes GBP 21 million available to the development of electromobility in Europe

28.03.2011  European Commission is not preparing a ban on cars in city centres

28.03.2011  Transport 2050: Commission outlines ambitious plan to increase mobility and reduce emissions

24.03.2011  European Commission opens public consultation on online gambling in Europe

23.03.2011  European Commission approves £180m of government support to the UK Post Office Ltd

23.03.2011  EU to reinforce citizens' rights to consular protection and assistance in third countries

22.03.2011  British specialities among the first to receive recognition in China

16.03.2011  European corporate tax base: making business easier and cheaper

14.03.2011  16 March: the starting point for a career with the EU

04.03.2011  British inventors nominated for European awards

02.03.2011  New European satellite navigation service increases aviation safety

23.02.2011  Small Business Act review will strengthen small businesses and drive growth

16.02.2011  EU funded research provides new evidence of 'asthma gene' in children

14.02.2011  Mobile phone users still worry about costs when travelling abroad

11.02.2011  UK lags in emergency number 112 awareness

09.02.2011  EU research and innovation funding: how to change

03.02.2011  Cancer: new EU guidelines on colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis

03.02.2011  Reforming Europe's fisheries policy: Commissioner Damanaki welcomes contribution by WWF/Industry Alliance

02.02.2011  Tesco wins major European road safety award

01.02.2011  New Innovation Union Scoreboard: main competitors outpace the EU

27.01.2011  Commission seeks end to pay discrimination of non-UK seafarers

27.01.2011  European Commission opens debate on the reform of European public procurement rules

19.01.2011  Statement by Vice President Kallas on snow disruption across Europe

18.01.2011  Helping consumers settle disputes without going to court

14.01.2011  Tim Hunt of Cancer Research UK appointed to European research body

13.01.2011  UK leads Europe in parental control use

07.01.2011  Commission seeks views on professional recognition system

29.12.2010  New EU standards for a common mobile phone charger welcomed

21.12.2010  EU Transport Commissioner to meet airports' representatives on recent travel disruptions

21.12.2010  Commission clears News Corp's proposed acquisition of BSkyB under EU merger rules

20.12.2010  Removing cross-border tax obstacles for EU citizens

20.12.2010  Reducing emissions from shipping: Commission's Joint Research Centre sets out some options

14.12.2010  Reducing red tape for EU citizens

10.12.2010  Commission to overhaul product quality labels

09.12.2010  Commission proposes new measures to improve future stability in the dairy sector

09.12.2010  Hungarian dog rehabilitation centre stripped of EU funding

09.12.2010  National winners of the European Year journalist award announced

09.12.2010  Pet research may help with a rare human respiratory illness

08.12.2010  Commission launches consultation on review of EU mobile phone roaming rules

08.12.2010  Strengthening sanctions for violation of EU financial rules

08.12.2010  Improving EU rules for financial services - MiFID

07.12.2010  Over half of EU adult population is overweight

02.12.2010  Road safety: EU crackdown on drivers committing traffic offences abroad

23.11.2010  EU launches new website - answering questions on what the EU does for you

22.11.2010  British teenagers get set for EU translation contest

18.11.2010  Commission outlines blueprint for forward-looking Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

17.11.2010  Missing children hotline 116 000 still not fully operational across the EU

11.11.2010  Commissioner Vassiliou visits Premier League education and social projects in London

10.11.2010  Statement on EU funding for projects - take a fresh look

10.11.2010  Commission sets out options on future cohesion policy

10.11.2010  INAUGURAL EXHIBITION AT NEW EUROPE HOUSE

09.11.2010  European Commission adopts 2010 enlargement package

09.11.2010  EU sets assertive trade policy agenda for next five years

09.11.2010  Clean bill of health for EU accounts; auditors find fewer errors in payments

05.11.2010  European Commission requests repayment of more than €3m of agriculture funds from the UK

04.11.2010  EU-funded research sheds new light on high blood pressure

04.11.2010  European Digital Agenda Commissioner visits UK emergency response centre during major simulation exercise

22.10.2010  Investments, real estate and second hand cars are markets most likely to fail British consumers

15.10.2010  European Commission plays a big part in the 2010 Language show

06.10.2010  The "Innovation Union" – turning ideas into jobs, green growth and social progress

30.09.2010  The European Commission requests UK to ensure reimbursement of taxes paid in violation of EU law

30.09.2010  The European Commission refers UK to Court over privacy and personal data protection

20.09.2010  Digital Agenda: Fast and ultra-fast broadband closer to you

16.09.2010  Safer online shopping for electronic goods following EU-wide investigation

15.09.2010  European Mobility Week en vogue in London

15.09.2010  EU funding increased to boost beekeeping sector

15.09.2010  European Commission helps Europe's young job seekers

14.09.2010  Digital Agenda: EU grid project unlocks processing power of 200,000 desktop computers for European researchers

08.09.2010  Time for schools to enter EU young translator contest

23.08.2010  Cornish Pasties - ingredients for a euromyth

18.08.2010  Thirty million euro in additional EC aid for Pakistan flood victims

12.08.2010  EU funded WOUNDMONITOR speeds-up healing for burn victims

04.08.2010  Self-employed workers to gain maternity and pension benefits under new EU law

28.07.2010  Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork gets traditional speciality status

23.07.2010  ENVIRONMENT: European Commission to provide £13.76 million (€16.4 million) for 6 LIFE+ projects in UK

20.07.2010  Road Safety: How to halve road deaths by 2020

19.07.2010  British faith leaders join talks in Brussels on the fight against poverty and social exclusion

19.07.2010  Five billion pounds for research and innovation in Europe

16.07.2010  Commission to recover EUR 265.02 million of CAP expenditure from the Member States

15.07.2010  European Commission and British American Tobacco sign agreement to combat illicit trade in tobacco

14.07.2010  New Head of European Commission Representation in the UK

13.07.2010  New flexible approach to GMO cultivation in the EU

12.07.2010  Commission proposes package to boost consumer protection and confidence in financial services

09.07.2010  2009 Car prices report: slight fall across the EU, but rise in the UK

07.07.2010  Public debate on the future of pensions launched

01.07.2010  UK to have share of € 30 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products

01.07.2010  European Commission proposes to cut EU patent costs

30.06.2010  Tourism: keeping Europe the world's top destination

30.06.2010  New EU organic logo comes into force on 1 July

30.06.2010  A toolbox for stronger economic governance in Europe

29.06.2010  Roaming prices down but competition still not strong enough, says Commission report

28.06.2010  No more bill shocks for using mobile internet abroad

24.06.2010  Siim Kallas welcomes the signature of the Second Stage EU–US "Open Skies" agreement

21.06.2010  Erasmus: record numbers of EU students receive funding to study or train abroad

16.06.2010  Commission examines the use of security scanners at EU airports

15.06.2010  European career options open up for British linguists

14.06.2010  Asking questions – seeking answers: Commission launches public consultations on derivatives and short selling

14.06.2010  EU action plan for seabirds: Commission calls for input to enrich debate

10.06.2010  EC sets up system for sustainability in biofuel production

09.06.2010  Overall increase in quality of UK Bathing Waters – EU annual report

03.06.2010  UK firm amongst Europe's best green businesses

03.06.2010  Air quality: Commission sends final warning to UK over levels of fine particle pollution

02.06.2010  Climate change: Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes fall in EU greenhouse gas emissions for fifth year running

02.06.2010  Environment: Calls for taxation regimes to reflect impacts on the environment

02.06.2010  European Commission proposes improved EU supervision of Credit Rating Agencies and launches debate on corporate governance in financial institutions

28.05.2010  European SME Week 2010 – promoting and supporting entrepreneurship

26.05.2010  Commission sets out vision for bank resolution funds

26.05.2010  Climate change: Commission invites to an informed debate on the impacts of the move to 30% EU greenhouse gas emissions cut if and when the conditions are met

25.05.2010  Research and innovation are central to boosting growth and jobs in Europe

21.05.2010  Language Café gets lifelong learning award

19.05.2010  Digital Agenda: what's in it for Europe's citizens

19.05.2010  Digital Agenda: How to harness digital advances in Europe's favour

05.05.2010  Commission closes infringement procedure against United Kingdom over land contract in York

30.04.2010  Commission publishes report on removing tax obstacles to cross-border venture capital investment

30.04.2010  World Press Freedom Day: Commission launches 2010 Lorenzo Natali Prize for development journalism

27.04.2010  EU wide consultation on future potential of cultural and creative industries

22.04.2010  Commission and EIB back satellite prototype brought by a UK company

21.04.2010  Volcanic Ash Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions

21.04.2010  EC adopts ambitious action plan to speed up Millennium Development Goals

21.04.2010  Putting the media spotlight on poverty

16.04.2010  EU budget: 2009 surplus goes back to member states

15.04.2010  EC report shows efficiency of EU's cooperation on dangerous goods

15.04.2010  EU throws research weight behind Alzheimer's advances

12.04.2010  Launch of public debate on the future of European agriculture policy

08.04.2010  EU rules do not forbid language testing of doctors coming to the UK from other EU countries

31.03.2010  EU laws: interested to suggest one?

31.03.2010  EU Cohesion Policy funding: UK doing well on project selection

30.03.2010  European Commission approves aid scheme for UK farmers

29.03.2010  Eurobarometer survey reveals disability and illness are stopping many Brits from exercising

29.03.2010  EU health prize for journalists launched

27.03.2010  The European Commission proposes new stricter rules against child sex abuse and human trafficking

25.03.2010  Looking for a job? Fancy moving abroad? What about the EU?

24.03.2010  Opinions sought on reviewing EU rules on working time

24.03.2010  European Commission adopts new antitrust block exemption rules for the insurance sector

19.03.2010  Telecoms: Commission facilitates use of mobile phones on ships in European waters

19.03.2010  Statement on funding for culture and creative industries during the recession

17.03.2010  Commission to recover €346.5 million of CAP expenditure

17.03.2010  Scoreboard shows more innovation needed in Europe

17.03.2010  Trade in bananas: £170m to support banana exporters in 10 African and Caribbean countries

11.03.2010  Better, Faster, Stronger: new selection procedure for EU officials

04.03.2010  European Commission campaigns to reduce gender pay gap

02.03.2010  Antitrust: Commission welcomes Microsoft's roll-out of web browser choice

01.03.2010  Telecoms: mobile phone customers entitled to protection from data-roaming "bill shock" as from 1st March 2010

01.03.2010  New system goes live for whistleblowing corruption and fraud in EU funds

25.02.2010  Winchester College student is Britain's best young translator

18.02.2010  Climate action: European Commission President Barroso writes to EU Heads of State and Government

12.02.2010  One in seven sun beds breach UV radiation safety limits

11.02.2010  112: UK citizens don't know the emergency number that could save their lives in Europe

08.02.2010  EU organic logo turns over new leaf

08.02.2010  Mobile phones and social networks: EU agency gives tips for better privacy

04.02.2010  Commission acts on cyber attacks on emissions trading accounts

04.02.2010  Action needed now to tackle Europe's skills gap

28.01.2010  Europeans' Privacy will be big challenge in next decade, says EU Commissioner

28.01.2010  New EU Telecoms Regulator gets to work

28.01.2010  Copenhagen Accord: European Union notifies EU emission reduction targets

27.01.2010  Commission closes investigation into agreement between Bratislava Airport and Ryanair

07.01.2010  Commission awards major contracts to make Galileo operational in early 2014

16.12.2009  Your Internet, Your Choice: European Commission accepts Microsoft's commitments on browser choice

15.12.2009  Transport: European rules could give some relief to strike-hit travellers this Christmas

14.12.2009  State aid: Commission approves impaired asset relief measure and restructuring plan of Royal Bank of Scotland

11.12.2009  Commission objects to UK requests for more time to comply with EU air quality legislation

09.12.2009  £262 million of European money for wind power and carbon capture & storage in the UK

07.12.2009  Public vote for new EU organic logo

04.12.2009  Political breakthrough on an enhanced EU patent system

02.12.2009  30% of Christmas lights are a "serious safety risk" warns EU report

30.11.2009  £70 million for better understanding of cancer and cheaper diagnosis of infectious diseases

27.11.2009  UK Environment Agency gets EU prize

27.11.2009  EU language industry set to ride out economic crisis

26.11.2009  EU holiday travel protection rules overhauled

25.11.2009  West London schools compete in European Commission's 24-hour innovation challenge

25.11.2009  Still too Few Women in Science in Europe

25.11.2009  UK gets average marks in education and training performance

24.11.2009  UK pupils compete in EU translation contest

20.11.2009  Commission takes legal action against UK on gender and employment equality

19.11.2009  Low-carbon buses in England get the go-ahead

19.11.2009  Releasing the potential of public private partnerships

17.11.2009  Ringtone-scam websites cleaned-up following EU-wide investigation

16.11.2009  EURES – 15 years of helping Europeans to find work abroad

12.11.2009  EU on track to meet or over-achieve Kyoto emissions target

10.11.2009  Statement by PaweÅ‚ Samecki, Commissioner for Regional Policy, on the European Court of Auditors’ annual report

10.11.2009  Clean bill of health for EU accounts – strong resolve on remaining challenges

09.11.2009  One in five Brits discriminated against, according to EU survey

03.11.2009  Autumn forecast 2009-2011: EU economy on the road to a gradual recovery

29.10.2009  Professional qualifications: Commission acts to ensure the UK implements EU law

29.10.2009  Energy Star: European Commission and the US adopt ambitious new energy efficiency standards for displays

29.10.2009  Flying safer: Commission proposes new rules for better investigation of civil aviation accidents

29.10.2009  Telecoms: Commission steps up UK legal action over privacy and personal data protection

28.10.2009  State aid: Commission approves restructuring package for Northern Rock

28.10.2009  Commission puts forward policies on animal welfare labelling and food prices

28.10.2009  Commission efforts to strengthen controls over structural funds is paying off

28.10.2009  Commission proposes legislation to limit the CO 2 emissions from light commercial vehicles

28.10.2009  Statement on the reform of the EU budget budget following Daily Express claims that the EU is considering income tax

27.10.2009  9 out of 10 Europeans want urgent action on poverty

23.10.2009  Next European Green Capitals – the race is on

22.10.2009  Cutting red tape: Commission delivers on promise

22.10.2009  Traditional Grimsby smoked fish get EU protection

22.10.2009  Reports on rape in the Congo and Iran's Lipstick Revolution bag prestigious European journalism prize

21.10.2009  TEN-T funding: £32m for vital transport infrastructure in the UK

20.10.2009  Competition: Commission's Online Roundtable on Music opens way to improved online music opportunities for European consumers

16.10.2009  Fisheries: European Commission proposal for catches in 2010

16.10.2009  EU publications go digital

15.10.2009  EU and South Korea launch historic free trade deal

13.10.2009  Commission and 22 world leaders meet to explore viability of carbon capture and storage

12.10.2009  Book digitisation - European Commission makes rallying call for EU-wide solutions to preserve European works and rights

09.10.2009  Double Club pupils meet Arsenal's Samir Nasri

08.10.2009  European Commission takes UK to European Court of Justice over waste water collection systems

05.10.2009  Milk: high level group to look at long-term future of dairy sector

01.10.2009  EGNOS – free help towards better sat nav services

01.10.2009  UK regions join peers in search of joint response to recession and climate change

29.09.2009  European Partnership for Action against Cancer

28.09.2009  UK at the front of a European healthy eating campaign

28.09.2009  Consumers: EU acts to limit health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players

26.09.2009  New EU building in London goes green

24.09.2009  European Day of Languages 25 September 2009

22.09.2009  EU Budget – Stable funding in unstable times

17.09.2009  Media advisory: EU sport conference on licensing systems for club competitions

10.09.2009  Commission first to publish real finance blueprint to pave deal for Copenhagen

07.09.2009  Young British Scientists: listening to the universe and fighting cancers

07.09.2009  "It is time for Europe to turn over a new e-leaf on digital books and copyright"

01.09.2009  Third EU young translator contest starts

28.08.2009  Büszkeség és balítélet (*) – Jane Austen only available in Hungarian on European cultural library

14.08.2009  British think EU press reporting is too negative

04.08.2009  Britain a European Digital Champion

03.08.2009  Transport remains the number one problem sector for EU consumers

30.07.2009  More UK students go abroad with EU's Erasmus programme

23.07.2009  State aid: Commission presents guidelines on restructuring aid to banks

22.07.2009  Combating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions

17.07.2009  "Keeping an eye on your food"

16.07.2009  South Yorkshire paves way for broadband motorway

16.07.2009  The Commission adopts new rules to prevent and deal with gas supply crises

15.07.2009  Climate change: UK among best in EU for taking personal action to fight climate change

14.07.2009  UK Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme gets Commission endorsement

14.07.2009  EU experts back proposals to help with the introduction of electronic tagging of sheep and goats

13.07.2009  Signature of Nabucco Intergovernmental Agreement marks new era in EU energy

13.07.2009  Commission proposes strengthening EU banking rules

09.07.2009  Counterfeit goods – 20 million potentially dangerous products seized at EU customs in 2008

09.07.2009  Commissioner Reding gives major speech on "Digital Europe"

08.07.2009  Commission calls for scaling up of seasonal flu vaccination across EU

08.07.2009  Antitrust: shortcomings in pharmaceutical sector require further action

08.07.2009  Commission launches public consultation on international mobility for young people

03.07.2009  Public consultation on UCITS depositary function launched

03.07.2009  Commission outlines ways to strengthen safety

03.07.2009  Melton Mowbray Pork Pies get EU protection

03.07.2009  State aid: The Commission endorses the revised development plan for Newquay Cornwall Airport

02.07.2009  €100 million EU micro-finance facility to help unemployed start small businesses

02.07.2009  Research: £120 million for fuel cells and hydrogen technology

02.07.2009  European Commission launches song-writing competition to raise awareness of fighting global poverty

30.06.2009  Post-Doha trade policy is about breaking down non-tariff barriers, says EU Trade Commissioner

30.06.2009  European Commission calls for smoke free Europe by 2012

29.06.2009  Universal charger for mobile phones welcomed by European Commission

29.06.2009  End of 'roaming rip-off': cost of texting, calling, surfing the web abroad to plummet thanks to EU action

26.06.2009  "Enterprising experience" for London company

25.06.2009  European Commission announces €50 million to fund CCS in China

25.06.2009  European Commission acts to ensure effective and competitive energy market in UK

25.06.2009  VAT: The European Commission requests the United Kingdom to modify its legislation regarding the exemption for aircraft

25.06.2009  State aid: Commission requests that the UK implement Transparency Directive

24.06.2009  EU lessons and funding for quality transport in Africa

24.06.2009  Fighting Cancer: a European partnership is born

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