Author: Danielle

TV presenter Monty Halls is backing a new affordable scheme to help businesses show they are benefitting the community. The natural historian – star of BBC series such as Monty Halls’ Great Escape – is supporting WorktoGive – created for SMEs who want to give something back. Firms signing up can join Halls’ The Big Blue Bag initiative where volunteers can take part in hands-on marine conservation such as recording sea temperatures, clearing coastal debris or recording species biodiversity. Monty Halls said: “WorktoGive allows staff to get involved in enjoyable but important conservation projects while their employers fulfill important corporate social…

The New Year should see a shift towards more warm earthy tones with an emphasis on texture and natural materials. There will be a move away from icy greys for softer colours such as terracotta caramel, soft browns and olive tones. Look out for colour drenching in 2026 – where an entire room is painted in a single saturated hue for a bold monochromatic effect – a trend moving away from white-on-white spaces. Interiors expert and former estate agent Laura Rich from the online store Furniturebox explains how you can embrace many of the new 2026 interiors trends – and…

Choosing investment funds from thousands of options available across UK platforms overwhelms even experienced investors. Performance tables seduce with impressive recent returns that may prove unsustainable. Marketing materials promise superior outcomes whilst obscuring mediocre long-term track records. Fund names incorporating terms like “premier,” “select,” or “elite” mean absolutely nothing—they’re marketing, not quality indicators. Navigating this complexity requires reliable filtering mechanisms that genuinely identify quality. Elite-rated fund lists from independent research houses like Morningstar, FE fundinfo, and similar organisations provide precisely this filtering, conducting rigorous analysis that most individual investors cannot replicate. These aren’t marketing ratings—they’re methodical assessments of fund quality…

In the highly competitive landscape of marketing, businesses are constantly looking for strategies that can provide a competitive edge. Customer segmentation tools have emerged as a powerful means for companies to understand their audiences better and tailor their products, services, and marketing efforts to meet specific customer needs. Understanding Customer Segmentation Tools: A Key to Personalized Marketing At its core, customer segmentation is the process of dividing a customer base into groups of individuals that are similar in specific ways, such as age, gender, interests, and purchasing habits. These divisions enable marketers to tailor their strategies to meet the unique…

If you work in the supply chain, your life is all about surprises—and a phone that never stops ringing. You need to be zen just to stay sane! The core problem is that the sheer speed of global logistics is also its biggest weakness. Our systems are too efficient, with zero room for error. A few years back, we saw this dramatically when a gigantic ship jammed itself sideways in a major world canal. It instantly froze a crucial trade route for a week. At the very same time, Mother Nature decided to cause chaos: extreme floods and droughts crippled…

You have made the smart strategic move: expanding your capital and operations into the UK. This market remains Europe’s leading destination for FDI in digital technology. With a new company registered at Companies House, you are ready to seize the opportunity. However, you’ve likely hit the first major operational barrier: opening a local business bank account without being a UK resident. This is the founder’s roadblock. Every high-street bank application seems to result in rejection because of your non-resident status. It is a frustratingly common and significant hurdle. How can you possibly run a UK business without a UK bank…

Monitoring accidents at the workplace should not be like a battle against a final boss without armor. It is good documentation that helps employers when situations become a mess in the future. When an accident occurs, the information you record, whether it is in terms of photos or witness notes, may determine whether a claim will become a headache or can be sorted out easily. The actual events, the people involved and the rate at which the company responded are reflected in clear records. When done properly, it minimises risk, mitigates conflicts and enhances compliance. This blog will unravel the…

LONDON, UK. November 18th 2025 – Home ownership is now financially out of reach for the vast majority of UK workers, with new research by Open Property Group showing the average home in England now costs 7.7 times the median salary, far above traditional mortgage affordability limits. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the median house price in England reached £290,000 in 2024, while the median annual full-time salary was £37,600. Based on industry lending caps, this means only the top 10% of earners can comfortably afford an average-priced home. House prices now 7.7x…

Ho! Ho! No! Christmas is cancelled for 21% of people because they cannot afford to celebrate due to the cost of living crisis and fears over the Budget, according to a new survey. Almost a third of people (32%) said they plan to buy no or fewer presents at all to economise, 24% are ditching the Christmas tree and 19% will go without a turkey. More than half of shoppers (52%) are ‘worried’ about being able to afford to buy gifts for the festive period and 51% plan to spend less this year than they did last year. And 42%…