Lifestyle

By Sam Longworth Partner at Stewarts Law LLP London continues to attract a huge level of wealth. It has a fantastic ability to reinvent itself, generation after generation. Emerging wealth centres are attracted by its property, education, the City and the financial sophistication of its advisors, coupled with the culture, history and myriad of other desirable factors which London and England offer. It is also known for being one of the most generous jurisdictions in the world for financial provision...

By Jasmine Stephens, Family Editor Breastfeeding.  It’s among the most emotive of subjects for new mothers, with pressure to breastfeed and blame for low rates being cast from every angle; not least the pressure that guilt-ridden new mums – desperate to do the best for their precious bundles – can’t help but put upon themselves. According to figures from the NHS, although 82% of new mums in Britain start off breastfeeding when their babies are born, these figures drop to...

By Ahmed Al-Ansari, Media Manager at Morgan Pryce, commercial property agents in London London is full of bustling business professionals, office towers, red buses and overcrowded tube stations. What many people do not see is the great number of open, green spaces, free to the public which London has to offer. From the 13th to the 21st June 2015 the nation celebrates National Picnic Week! For those busy working or who live in one of the many high rise apartments in...

By Lucy Gill, Director of Apps and Technology at Fundamentally Children Our children are growing up in a society where tablets and phones are readily available to them. Children are exposed to technology from a very young age, and we cannot escape the fact that it plays an important role in their lives. Helping children engage positively with apps and technology provides them with additional learning opportunities and promotes understanding of this increasingly digital world. As parents, we need to be responsible for choosing the...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  New research has revealed Brits are getting themselves into hot water for forgetting important dates or information. According to a study of 2,000 people, one in five men have got themselves into trouble for forgetting important dates or information and one in ten blokes say they have forgotten their partner’s birthday. The study found passwords are the most common pieces of information Brit’s are forgetting followed by where keys have been placed. A relative’s birthday was...

Dr Nigel Mellor Let’s face it: swimming on holiday is a pain. If you do breast stroke your neck aches keeping your face out of the water, unless you’re one of those anti-social, uber-healthy types who can do it properly. The James Bond crawl thing is knackering and you can never get the breathing right – you always end up a gasping, blubbering heap with water up your nose. And as for the backstroke, well, relaxing it may be, but...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent If you want to strike success in a business meeting- offer a plate of shortbread, new research has revealed. A study of 2,000 business workers found one in four say they’re more inclined to close a deal in a meeting because of the biscuits provided, with shortbread, chocolate bourbons and flapjacks all likely to win a favourable reaction. In fact, having the right selection of snacks was deemed more crucial to meeting success than making...

I've just come back from two weeks in Brazil (I know, I know, it's a tough life) and gave little to no thought about what to take with me to keep me healthy. This resulted in weight gain and terrible, terrible mosquito bites. With my multiple faux pas in mind, I bring you three easy tips for staying happy and healthy on holiday. You're welcome. Vitamin B1 to ward off mosquitoes Did you even know about this?! It could be revolutionary. Apparently...

By Sarah Pinch, Managing Director of Pinch Point Communications I have encountered some fantastic advice during my years in business. From working in the BBC to the NHS and all of my ventures in between, especially now running my own agency, I’ve been lucky to accumulate fantastic mentors and advisors. Most of the advice you receive as you move through your career is invaluable. As many of us will find, however, there will also be times when you’ll be given...