Veteran campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen will tell of her struggles with loneliness and isolation as part of a new series of nationwide town hall events celebrating inclusion and diversity. The first Smiley TALK to be held in London sees the 79-year-old joined by experts from Samaritans, Childline, Alertacall and her own The Silver
London has been named the fourth best place in the UK to set up a small business during the 2010s, according to a new study released today by Informi, the website offering free practical advice and support for small businesses. Whether it is a home
Turtle Bay Ealing will be offering a free cocktail or soft drink* to any runners taking part in West London’s biggest running event, the Ealing half marathon, on Sunday 29 September. Whether they achieved an all time personal best, managed to complete the race or
Money may not grow on trees but it does line the streets of London. Londoners have found £14.70 each in cash over the past 12 months – the most of any city in the UK, cashback website Quidco.com has found. UK-wide, nearly 30 million of us have
Confusion over respiratory illnesses which has been wrongly linked to regulated nicotine vapes in the USA could see many British vapers return to tobacco smoking, an expert has warned. James Dunworth, Chairman of leading UK vaping company E-Cigarette Direct, said reports of “vaping” related illnesses
The UK’s biggest vegan festival VegfestUK makes its return to the iconic Olympia London for the 7th consecutive year on October 26th 27th 2019. Since 2003, VegfestUK has led the way in creating dynamic uplifting vegan festivals, inspiring countless other vegan events across the globe,
A newly published study (Lancet Oncology) reveals that cancer patients in the UK still face worse survival rates than other comparable high-income countries. Pancreatic Cancer Action is calling for specific policy targets for pancreatic cancer as survival rates for the disease are particularly poor. In
Menswear retailer Charles Tyrwhitt has taken the wraps off a brand-new retail concept designed to breathe life into its stores and give customers an unforgettable shopping experience. Founded by Nick Wheeler in 1986 while he was a student at Bristol University, Charles Tyrwhitt now has
Ben and Dan Ritsema, twin brothers and founders of Cranes Drinks, entered Dragons’ Den with the hope of securing investment for their innovative drinks brand. Cranes produce a portfolio of award-winning drinks, including a range of naturally light fruit ciders, Cranberry & Blood Orange Liqueur
Half of SMEs in the UK and Ireland (51%) visit a bank branch at least once every week, but online business banking is still used more, according to Close Brothers Business Barometer research. Online banking can be a lot more convenient for businesses that operate