Consumer

London is a phenomenal city to visit, that goes without saying. You will, however, want the proper kind of luxury accommodation to take care of you in between your shopping sprees and legendary landmark visits. The Montcalm Royal London House Hotel is a centre for deluxe ingenuity and class hotel development. It is a “new chapter” in the capital city’s provisions of opulent and sensationally refined living spaces. An Introduction You can find The Montcalm nestled in the heart of...

If you’ve spent any time as a buyer or seller on eBay, you’ll know the sinking feeling you get when you see something listed as ‘collection only’. For sellers, maybe you’ve decided not to list a large item in the knowledge that it won’t get as much attention as perhaps a listing a smaller item with the words FREE DELIVERY glaring at you will attract. When buying or selling anything larger than a parcel, it can be difficult to see...

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 as “the worst experience of my life.” Getting a new bathroom fitted should never be as disastrous as this. To ease your mind, and ultimately protect your home from damage,...

London sash window repair has become ever more popular and the options and number of companies continues to grow, with Londoners benefitting significantly from the competition driving down prices. With more and more London sash window repair companies favouring salvaging traditional joinery over brutally ripping out over a hundred years of history there’s never been a better time to keep your existing windows even if they are in various states of disrepair. The average London sash window company can now...

According to recent figures, you are 20 times more likely to be robbed while online by a criminal based overseas, than by a robber in the street. There were an estimated 3.6 million cases of fraud and 2 million computer misuse offences last year alone, and fraud is now the most commonly experienced offence. While many people seem to think they’re taking cyber security seriously, the harsh reality is that scammers are targeting an increasing number of online users. With...

Retailers along Oxford Street are shifting their focus from millennials to Generation Z this summer in order to attract the growing spending power of young consumers. The move is part of a wider ambition for the prestigious street to become the most Gen-Z-friendly shopping district in the UK. Selfridges, John Lewis, Accessorize and Lush are just some of the top retailers along the street who are responding to pre-held expectations held by this group of consumers, and are now setting...

City driving is something that most of us have to contend with. Whether it is the daily commute, the school run or simply heading out to the shops, we often find ourselves navigating busy traffic and tight spaces. However, with the right car, city driving can be much easier and you might even find it enjoyable. We’ve made a list of the best cars for driving around the city. Renault Twingo The Renault Twingo is the perfect car for urban...

There is no doubt about it; the cost of being a motorist in the UK is continues to rise at a frightening and disproportionate rate.  Not only are car insurance premiums set to rise by £75 per annum for millions of drivers this year, for example, but the cost of fuel is also continuing to soar as part of sustained inflation. This creates huge financial challenges for those who are looking to buy and operate cars, forcing many to seek...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently proposed new guidelines to assist UK customers facing persistent credit card debt problems. According to the MS 14/6 credit card market study, the UK has some 30 million + credit card holders. The findings of that study indicate that some 650,000 credit card holders are in persistent debt. That indicates they are plagued by 3 years’ worth of ongoing debt. Additionally, some 750,000 credit card holders only make the minimum credit card repayments. To...