10 ways to give yourself a ‘money makeover’
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising consumers on how they can save money by giving themselves a ‘money makeover’ and fixing their finances. Many people are feeling financial pressure at the moment as soaring fuel, energy and food prices squeeze household budgets, writes Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert. However, there are steps you can take…
National Pet Month – 12 adorable pet photos
Photographed by Annika Kundt. Taken in Germany, Dormagen To celebrate National Pet Month in April, CEWE has released a collection of new images taken by photographers across the globe from the CEWE Photo Award - the world’s largest photo competition. The 12 snaps were submitted in last year’s competition, which aims to…
Parents should talk to young children about social media
Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media at a young age after new research found girls are negatively affected earlier than boys. The new study, from experts at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, found that girls experience a negative link between social media use and life satisfaction when they…
Small business owners reveal biggest challenges during first year
Researchers who polled 1,000 small business owners found taking time off is practically impossible over the first 12 months, according to 64 per cent of those who responded. More than a quarter worked for upwards of 12 hours a day in the first year, with four in 10 getting six hours or less sleep a…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple considers pay-as-you-go iPhones
Apple is considering launching a monthly subscription for the iPhone and other gadgets in a move that could encourage users to pay regularly for access to the latest devices. The company is working on the service, which would mean consumers paying for devices in instalments rather than upfront, ahead of a potential launch later this…
HomesforUkrainians.co.uk matches UK hosts with refugees
A website to connect host families in the UK with Ukrainian refugees has been launched in response to the humanitarian crisis and the growing frustration of host families in the UK who signed up for the UK Government's ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. The non-commercial and not-for-profit site - HomesforUkrainians.co.uk - has been created to solve…
First COVID-19 lockdown increased depression, claims University study
The first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, which began two years ago today on 23 March 2020, had a profound effect in increasing the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the general population, according to a new study. A detailed systematic review, conducted by psychologists at the University of Bath and published in the British Journal…
ShinyShiny snippets: Taxi driver files lawsuit against Tesla
A taxi driver has filed a legal complaint against Elon Musk's car company, his lawyer said on Sunday, just months after his Tesla Model 3 was involved in a crash in Paris that killed one person. In December 2021, the off-duty taxi driver's Tesla crashed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bikes and a recycling…
ShinyShiny snippets: Microsoft adapts software for hybrid working
Image: Microsoft Microsoft was one of the first companies to warn other businesses that the pandemic would forever change work habits. Two years later, Microsoft has embraced remote work both in its products and in practice with regard to how and where its employees get work done. Today it’s announcing changes to Microsoft Teams,…
1 in 3 in denial about environmental issues, claims study
A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent admit they are ‘in denial’ when it comes to environmental issues and hope the problem will just go away on its own. Just one in four (25 per cent) consider online shopping to be bad for the planet, despite the carbon footprint of deliveries, while only…
