Two thirds of the population believe British society is less civilised than it once was

Old fashioned manners such as ladies always going first, saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and keeping elbows off the table are all in danger of dying out.

Researchers also found never using swear words is a rule many … Read More

A gigantic ‘fatberg’ made of real lard appeared in central London

A gigantic ‘fatberg’ made of real lard appeared in central London today (Tuesday 16th January).

The huge mass is the height of a London bus and is more than 10ft wide, and surfaced along the city’s South Bank.

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What are the challenges for Manufacturers when looking to invest in technology?

In our last blog we talked about business process automation and the benefits it brings with it, but what are the challenges facing businesses when it comes to technology?

There’s no question that technology is an intrinsic part … Read More

Brits admit to working from home on days they have called in sick

Millions of workers have called in sick – only to find themselves replying to work emails and taking phone calls from their sick beds, a study has found.

While many are frequently too unwell to make it in, … Read More

Central heating, sat nav and coffee are among things Brits now class as necessities

Foreign holidays, subscription TV and a nice car are considered luxuries amid modern life while central heating, sat nav and coffee are seen as necessities, according to research.

Other things we feel we would struggle to live without … Read More

The average Brit will end up spending £4,600 trying to achieve their New Year’s resolutions

The average adult will shell out £4,600 on ‘financial’ New Year’s resolutions such as conquering their debts or moving house, according to a study.

Expensive pledges such as paying off debt, buying a car and travelling the world … Read More

Travelling more and writing a will are among the things Brits intend to do

Travelling more, getting out of debt and writing a will are among the things Brits intend to do – but never get around to, according to research.

A study of 1,300 adults found millions have to-do lists, but … Read More

Brits play it safe when it comes to holidays – visiting the same destination four times

Brits are playing it safe when it comes to holidays – visiting the same destination four times, a study has found.

Worries about the language barrier coupled with a lack of understanding of the currency and local customs means many … Read More

2018 sleep trends – what do the experts think?

Sleeping trends have been set for 2018. But are they really going to help you get those precious hours of shut eye?

Our experts weigh in on these trends to help ward off your sleep dramas and get … Read More

Brits admit they won’t be able to pay off their Christmas debt until April

Brits won’t pay off their Christmas debt until April, according to research.

Hefty spends on gifts, food, drink and more means the typical adult won’t clear their festive spends until 14 weeks into 2018. 

On average … Read More