The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal life all over the world. Numerous things which were once considered part of daily life are now considered dangerous, especially regarding groups of people coming together in gatherings. Thus, events and public spaces where people used to congregate
A study from the University of Exeter published today in the journal Scientific Reports shows that 67% of the 46 sharks analyzed contained microplastics and other man-made fibre in their digestive system. Scientists studied four species of demersal sharks that live near the seabed off
Your weekly shop may never be the same according to brand new research which shows lockdown may well have permanently changed Brits’ buying habits. Trading in the shopping trolley for a laptop, the figures show that the huge rise in online shopping during the pandemic
In celebration of national tequila day this Friday (24/07/20) and the increasingly warm weather, many people are looking to up their cocktail game – in fact, OnBuy found there were 14,800 online searches for cocktail recipes last month (June 2020). While many of us want to let loose and
The roll-out of Universal Credit is leading to a growing number of council tenants falling behind on rent payments, according to new research from the independent think tank the Smith Institute using data from London local authorities. The report – Falling behind: The impact of Universal
Aitch Group have launched the final seven apartments at their development Eagle Wharf Road in Hoxton. The release of the final phase of apartments coincides with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement on Stamp Duty changes which will now save purchases of the remaining Eagle Wharf Road apartments £15,000 on Stamp Duty
Boundless, the healthy snack brand on a mission to bring activated nuts and seeds to the masses, today announces a record raise. The investment, which is £1million, includes participation from existing Angel investors as well as a syndicate of high net worth individuals. The funds
Valpy Fitzgerald, Director of Green Markets at renewable energy provider, Opus Energy Sustainability has taken on a whole new meaning for businesses. Annual CSR reports are behind us; customers and stakeholders are now demanding real-time transparency from brands, along with demonstrable proof of their environmental
London Councils has responded to the government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which takes forward reforms to the building and fire safety system. Cllr Darren Rodwell, London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing & Planning, said: “Boroughs and our residents will be relieved to see the government
Passengers travelling in taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs), including app-based services, will be kept safer under tough new licensing standards introduced by the Government, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today (Tuesday 21 July). The new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards, which local
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