Shepherds Bookbinders, one of the UK’s longest-established bookbinders, has been announced as one of four recipient businesses which will benefit from The Macallan’s recently launched Artisan Apprenticeship Fund. The hand bookbinding business, based on Rochester Row in the City of Westminster, London, will receive funding
Construction sector boomed by 18% in 2022 with further growth predicted this year Analysis by peer to peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, has shown that at £97.6bn (2022) the UK construction sector is by far the largest in Europe and is expected to grow
The eight worst areas for FTB affordability squeeze revealed As first home house price growth outpaces the wider market Research by the Gradual Homeownership provider, Wayhome, has revealed that across no less than eight areas of Britain, the average first-time buyer (FTB) house prices has
A musician back on a mission – THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY – makes his long-awaited return in 2023. After a few years off-grid, the alias of Billy Rowan is embarking on a fresh operation for the new year ahead, briefed with a brand new album release
Child exploitation in the mining and extractive industries in the Democratic Republic of Congo is just the tip of the iceberg in the exploitation of the DRC’s natural resources and has led to corruption, poverty and human rights abuses, leaving the DRC one of the
Across the UK, the NHS is struggling to keep up with the winter season’s unprecedented demand for hospital beds, the backlog of patients waiting to be discharged as well as the shortage of staff. As of January 19th, “hospitals remain under significant pressure with bed
The team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Manchester has donated £1,000 to an LGBT+ youth charity in support of the first purpose-built LGBT+ space in Europe, which opened in June 2022 on Sidney Street. The Proud Place has been created as a safe, comfortable environment
Owners of electric vehicles are being told how they could save up to £1000 a year under the government’s latest plan to install smart charging across the UK. Electric car experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have researched how EV drivers can save money on their energy bills