Today, more than ever before, businesses across the UK need as much help as they can get to survive the coronavirus crisis. Business owners are being urged to look into the government grants that are available, including additional funding due to the pandemic. Taking up the funding they’re entitled to will not only help businesses […]

We’ve all read advice about the importance of making your business more sustainable to conserve our planet’s dwindling resources for future generations. The UK is leading the way in terms of sustainable practices in the workplace, with 75% of businesses believing they have a vital role to play, according to research. A study by HSBC […]

Schools across the UK are preparing to reopen their doors to all pupils in September, following their closure for five months due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The decision to reopen schools hasn’t been taken lightly. The government has struggled to get the balance right between providing a good education and minimising the risks of the […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live all over the world – and it looks set to carry on doing so for the foreseeable future. The education sector has been heavily impacted by the virus and lockdown, with children getting used to being home-educated. An estimated 1.6 billion pupils in 190 countries (accounting […]

Keeping employees and customers safe in the retail sector during the COVID-19 pandemic is paramount for every business. After the lockdown restrictions were relaxed slightly, permitting non-essential businesses to reopen on 15th June, consumers went flocking back to the high street. Huge queues formed outside just about every store, as people clamoured to get in […]

We all need to relax and laugh in these difficult times – after all, laughter is the best medicine! We love watching comedies: and the funny moments involving doors seem to have us in stitches! © Syda Productions / Adobe Stock Read on to find out the top five funniest door moments from the movies… […]

The NHS is encouraging people who have a disability to get active: participating in sporting activities will improve muscle and heart strength and benefit health in general. It is recommended that people should do a minimum of 150 minutes’ activity per week, with additional strength exercises on at least two days a week. There’s no […]

Many adults today will have fond memories of a favourite teacher taking a lesson outdoors on a sunny day during the summer term. It appears this is far more than just fun, according to the charity, Learning Through Landscapes, which promotes children’s outdoor activities and better use of school playgrounds. New research reveals that improving […]

While the high street has been struggling amid challenging trading conditions, bookshops seem to be thriving as the festive season approaches. According to the latest research, independent bookshops are bucking the trend by increasing in popularity. The reason for their success has been linked to the way they can provide great personal service for customers. […]

The Library of Birmingham, in the West Midlands, is Europe’s largest library, housing a world-class collection of rare books, archives and photography. Treasures include one of the largest Shakespeare collections in the world and the famous Shakespeare Memorial Room, dating from the Victorian era. Located at Centenary Square, beside the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the library […]