Oil prices go up and down due to environmental conditions, geopolitical tensions and ability of countries to take up the slack when supply is restricted elsewhere. Shipping is a major player in the delivery of oil and changes up and down in the price inevitably puts pressure on the companies and businesses, and their ability to make available maritime jobs … Read More

There’s nothing quite like the buzz and excitement of Fresher’s Week. Soon, campuses across the UK and London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge student apartments will come alive with new faces, late nights, and the first taste of sweet independence. It’s thrilling, it’s a little chaotic, and – if you’re not careful – it can be quite overwhelming. Between registering for … Read More

With the warm summer months soon to give way to colder, wetter days, you might think it’s time to pack away your dehumidifier. Or, if it’s not something you’ve bought in the past, you probably wouldn’t consider getting on for the coming months. After all, we don’t often associate autumn or winter with humid weather. You might be right. However, … Read More

Luxury isn’t what it used to be. Once upon a time, it meant gleaming marble floors, rare exotic hardwoods and glossy finishes designed to impress. In recent years, the definition of luxury has been (or is being) rewritten. True, enviable luxury today is not about lavish excess, but restraint, thoughtfulness and a sense of connection. More and more, homeowners are … Read More

National Eye Health Week runs from 22 to 28 September 2025, which makes it a handy prompt to talk about something we all rely on, but that rarely sits at the forefront of our minds: our eyesight. We’re consistently arguing the toss around speed limits and smart device uses, but the simple act of being able to see clearly remains … Read More