Lifestyle

It’s no secret that the fashion market as we know it is becoming saturated with high street retailers and it’s a trend that independent brands are quickly being swallowed by. Stunning styles were going unnoticed, amazing accessories went unworn and even killer heels were being left to gather dust in store rooms, overshadowed by the big brands and huge names we’re so used to seeing around as today – but things are starting to change. In fact, from as early...

An army of gnomes assembled outside City Hall yesterday to protest against the increasing number of items that are being stolen from our gardens. Four in 10 homeowners have had items stolen from their garden - including bikes, plant pots and the iconic lawn ornament figurines. The demonstration called on homeowners to do more to protect their dwellings. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found those who have been victims of theft have had three belongings stolen on average. Other possessions...

The demand for smart banking has increased in the UAE. The country has the highest ratio of smartphone usage in the world according to Google’s 2017 Connected Consumer Survey. In 2015, the GCC Digita Banking Report by EY also concluded that 81 percent of banking consumers would switch to a bank that offered mobile banking services. The general consensus is that mobile banking is as safe as online desktop banking. Moreso when phone security options have been implemented like password...

A recent report from CB Insights explored the global fintech sector for the third quarter of 2018, looking at emerging trends and investments across all relevant industry sectors. The results showed a mixed bag, with some areas seeing record investment and others experiencing a decrease in funding compared to either the previous quarter or the same quarter of the previous year. Advancements in fintech are followed closely by business people such as Matthew Ledvina, director for a London-based fintech company...

Balancing a career with home life is one of the biggest challenges facing most workers today. Commutes eat away at precious hours of the day and keeping track of everything that needs to get done after work, let alone doing it, adds even more stress. No wonder that so many find running a home equal to or sometimes even more stressful than their careers. It seems that home is no longer the place we turn to for comfort and an...

London is a thriving hub for businesses both small and large. With a vast, diverse population and a quickly evolving market, there are many opportunities for a unique business idea to gain traction in the UK’s capital city. But with plenty of opportunities comes plenty of competition. One needs to have certain entrepreneurial skills and know-how to come out on top. Knowing how to take the next step on your journey through the rough landscape of the business world is...

Are you planning to create a website? Whether for personal or business use, millions of people create websites every year. These range from basic Wordpress blog sites to complex ecommerce platforms and everything in between. But when deciding to create a website, finding the right information is not always easy. There are tons of decisions to be made, that can make or break your success. And much of the time, the decision is dependent on your particular needs. So, if...

According to recent ONS figures, 2 in 5 marriages end in divorce, and roughly half of these occur in the first 10 years of marriage. Nearly 2/3 of divorces were petitioned by the wife, with unreasonable behaviour as the top reason cited for wanting a divorce. Interestingly, the law in England and Wales is such that it requires one party to assume blame for the breakdown of the relationship.Divorcing couples must choose from the following grounds for divorce:unreasonable behaviour, adultery, desertion,...

The Dead Sea mud has been mentioned throughout our entire existence. From ancient Egypt up to this day, the Dead Sea mud has been proven to have numerous beneficial effects on human skin. That's how the Dead Sea got its new name – the fountain of skin youth. Its miraculous therapeutic powers have an extraordinary age-reversing effect and the mud is just perfect for making therapeutic remedies for various skin disorders such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. The Dead Sea...