Interest rates held at 3.75%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by 7-2 to leave the base rate unchanged at 3.75% in June, amid concerns that we could see a jump in inflation in coming months. Even though May’s inflation number held steady at 2,8%, July’s higher energy bills have yet to feed through to households. When … [Read more…]

Don’t let scammers steal your retirement

All types of financial scam can have devastating consequences, but losing your retirement savings to fraudsters is particularly terrifying. Many people pay into their pensions for decades in the hope of enjoying a comfortable retirement but, if targeted by scammers, can find their savings drained, leaving them facing an uncertain future. Latest available data shows … [Read more…]

TeamLab Biovortex Kyoto Experience – PLAYWORKEATREPEAT

My family and I were chatting about the highlight of our trip to Japan, and even though we visited so many amazing places, the overall consensus was that teamLab Biovortex Kyoto came out on top. Which says a lot, because we are a die-hard Disney family. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are hard to beat in … [Read more…]

Is your smartphone alarm choice making you more tired?

We all have different morning routines to help us feel energised throughout the day. Some people enjoy a dawn jog, while others prefer to savour every possible second of sleep before quickly gulping down a coffee and dashing out the door. Yet, if you find yourself feeling groggy, confused, or tired in the morning, it … [Read more…]

Moving forward – Rest Less

There’s something so exciting about the expectation of spring in the garden, though I confess, it’s always tinged with a little disappointment, as – inspections over – myself and the sausages count our losses. The wet weather has compounded the losses over the last two years as the frost has rotted some of my giant … [Read more…]