According to the Office for National Statistics, vehicle-related theft is at its lowest level since the 1980s. That doesn’t mean it’s gone entirely. The statistics also point out that there are certain demographics—namely renters, people with children, and those living in urban areas—who are still far more likely than others...
The children’s television character Postman Pat was a beloved, familiar face in the 1980s and 90s. Not just on TV, but in real life. Pat the puppet was based on the stereotypical ‘postie’ that all households would be familiar with. Postmen would get to know the people on their rounds...
What comes to mind when considering a trip to London? Red phone boxes. Tea. The Queen. Rain. Awkwardly angled selfies in front of Big Ben. All of these may well be true, but London is so much more than its endearing clichés. As one of the most visited cities on the...
Earlier this year, high street bathroom chain Bathstore was accused of using cowboy fitters for its installations. Incorrect products were installed, tiles were fitted upside down and radiator leaks left properties permanently damaged. One customer was forced to endure 18 days without a functioning toilet, while another described the process...
First off, before we move on, we must remind you that you should do your own due diligence before investing because that’s how investors get rich and avoid losing money. Having said this, you should start looking for investment opportunities for the next year, and this article will share with...
Denmark - The country of full of bicycles, where you can get to experience the Vikings lifestyle, enjoy millions of gastronomic alternatives, bike rides around Copenhagen main streets, get lost in their fairytale castles under a hyggeligt (cozy) atmosphere. Sara Lopez, a Spaniard living in Denmark, shares with us the...
British pensioners are now more financially secure than they ever have been, following the post-election deal between the DUP and Conservative Party, guaranteeing the triple lock pension and winter fuel allowance. More significant is the older generation’s ‘wealth mountain’—the property assets owned by those higher up the housing ladder. Unfortunately...
It’s commonly assumed that a guard dog can help secure your home against intruders, but it’s becoming more common for pets themselves to be the target for thieves making an attempt to enter your home. Figures collected by Blue Cross from police forces across the UK show 40% more pets...
Donald Trump wants to be remembered as the “jobs” president. Just read the transcript of his post-Charlottesville press conference. Controversially, he failed to treat the national tragedy with the seriousness it deserved, and he failed to condemn the “alt-right” neo Nazis in the way he should have. Instead, he tried...