The Employment Allowance has risen from £4,000 to £5,000 – meaning smaller firms will be able to claim up to £5,000 off their employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) bills. Announced by the Chancellor at last month’s Spring Statement to reduce employment costs, the change takes an extra 50,000 firms out […]
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New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation’s health
The changes – which were approved by Parliament in 2021 – mean it is now a legal requirement for large businesses with more than 250 employees, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, to display calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks. Calorie information will need to be displayed on menus, […]
Raw Food Recipes
When you’ve been eating raw foods and changing your lifestyle, you’re feeling better, finding you have more energy, and are purging the toxins from your system. You’re also rediscovering the wonderful flavors that raw foods benefits the raw enzymes have possess, as well as learning about t on your health. […]
The Motor Ombudsman urges motorists to keep vehicle servicing front of mind in the face of cost of living hike
An online Opinion Matters poll of more than 2,000 UK car owners commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has revealed that the majority (56%) of respondents who do not currently have a service plan in place*, are planning to miss (33%) or delay (23%) […]
Briggs Automotive Company continues European sales expansion with Dörr Group in Germany
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) continues its global expansion with the announcement of a new BAC sales division in Germany via a partnership with Dörr Group. The Dörr Group represents some of the world’s leading car brands including McLaren, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Singer making them one of Germany’s most exclusive dealer groups. Founded […]
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in sustainable lightweight materials firm Bcomp
Volvo Cars has made a strategic investment in Bcomp, an innovative Swiss firm that develops high-performance lightweight materials based on natural fibres, through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, its venture capital arm. To create its materials, Bcomp uses flax fibres, a bio-based material that offers significant savings in terms of […]
Virgil Abloh and Mercedes-Maybach create the ultimate legacy car
Mercedes–Maybach unveils the final chapter of Project MAYBACH – its cooperation with trusted partner, the late polymath artist, architect, creative director, fashion designer and philanthropist, Virgil Abloh. Designed in partnership with Mercedes‑Benz Group AG Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener in 2021, the vehicle was finalised before Abloh’s untimely passing in […]
Northampton woman attends Buckingham Palace gardens for Big Jubilee Lunch to get the platinum party started!
Neelam Aggarwal, from Northampton, joined Mel Giedroyc to get the Royal Jubilee party planning started at a special Big Jubilee Lunch event in Her Majesty The Queen’s Buckingham Palace Garden. Seasoned organiser, Neelam, shared tips as people across the UK start planning their own Big Jubilee Lunch celebrations from 2-5 […]
Interest in solar panels at a five year high, amidst the cost of living crisis
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘solar panels’ exploded 316% above average in March 2022 – the highest level in the past five years. The findings come as the Bank of England has predicted that annual consumer price inflation will hit 6% in April, a 30-year high. […]
UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for eating, fiddling with the radio or operating a satnav at the wheel
Motorists who eat food, tune the radio or operate a satnav whilst behind the wheel face hefty fines for breaching the Highway Code. Volkswagen Financial Services UK is reminding drivers to avoid such behaviours, which can incur a £5,000 fine, as research from the car finance provider shows that 24% […]