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23rd September 2009
Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up in the landfill sites around the country. But how useful is recycling and c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Fibreglass loft insulation is by far the most considered by UK households when they decide to insulate their loft space. This is mainly because fibreglass or blanket loft insulation materials are easier to use and available at cheaper rates. However, such... Read >
Author: William22nd September 2009
Cavity wall insulation grants are available now to relieve UK households from the plight of unnecessary loss of energy and money due to loss of heat. The government has come up with these superb initiatives as part of their plan to reduce fuel poverty and... Read >
Author: William26th August 2009
With the UK in recession and many households in the UK struggling to balance the books here are 5 easy ways and quick ways to see in you can gain a bit of extra cash.
1/ Savings
With UK interest rates at only 0.5% a lot of savings accounts are paying... Read >
Author: Money Saver04th August 2009
If you are planning to have your own online presence, the most important thing to consider is your own website, not just an ordinary website but a professional looking one.
But where do you start? Well, I recommend a service called Magnesium at http:/... Read >
Author: Magnus Shaw04th August 2009
Before I begin and talk about the Worcester Combi Boiler, I will talk you through a little bit about Worcester Bosch, the company that produces and sells them. Started in 1962, Worcester pioneered the domestic oil boilers. Later on the company become part... Read >
Author: Doug Fleming31st July 2009
What is it, who does it affect and how to deal with it
Fuel poverty affected over five million UK households in 2008 - but how many of us know exactly what it is?
With gas and electricity prices continuing to fluctuate and the cost of the recession ... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th July 2009
London, according to BBG Communications London, has participated in the development of the Internet from the start. Broadband Internet access was introduced in the UK by numerous regional Cable television and telephone companies which eventually affiliate... Read >
Author: Sean Hummer10th July 2009
Insulation grants emerged from governmental initiatives to check energy bills and excessive use of fuel burnt energy which is running out mostly in heating use. Therefore, government has initiated this Home Energy Saving Programme on 11th September, 2008 ... Read >
Author: Diya12th June 2009
In these days of environmental focus, nothing seems to arouse the passions like packaging. Unfortunately, much of the "bad news" that circulates on the topic is based on myth and hearsay. Maybe some of the following thoughts will help to correct some of t... Read >
Author: Paul Tye28th April 2009
It's obvious. The world has finally accepted Al Gore's ramblings during his presidential campaigns years ago. And as a response, we in the UK are trying to correct what we've done so badly regarding that matter -- that we lead the world in producing waste... Read >
Author: arcel27th April 2009
Overall, energy efficiency in the UK has improved in the past few years. While these improvements are notable, the fight for greener energy is just beginning. Gas and electricity markets must continue their progress towards more environmentally friendly... Read >
Author: Tal Potishman13th April 2009
The internet has perhaps had more influence on the way people interact with the world than any other invention in recent history. In the last decade, the internet has increasingly become a ubiquitous feature throughout society, with a large proportion of... Read >
Author: pmcindoe10th March 2009
A plethora of nature shows that offer stunning shots of the environment on planet earth have taken over television, and have people across the UK tuning in to nature channels and programmes.
One of the most popular television shows to ever air, Planet ... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan02nd March 2009
There can be little doubt that in the 21st century business world, having a significant online presence is integral in ensuring the long-term profitability of any company.
With a high proportion of UK households having round-the-clock access to the Wor... Read >
Author: Bian Salins18th February 2009
TV Mounts for all ages
Televisions have now been in use by a large proportion of UK households for decades. Although TVs have changed a lot, as have viewing styles, they are still considered a status symbol by many. Having a huge flat screen on a wal... Read >
Author: Phil Battison18th February 2009
With nearly one in two UK households owning at least one pet, it can be safely assumed that the Brits hold their furred, feathered and scaled friends in high regard. Considering many people view their pet(s) as an integrated part of the family, it can p... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell09th February 2009
Do you like the idea of downloading an entire music album in less then 11 seconds? Or do you want to grab an 800 megabyte high definition movie file in just 3 minutes? If you answered yes to both, then Virgin Media has a ready solution for you.
The pow... Read >
Author: Caroline Telford16th January 2009
The global credit crunch continues unabated, putting pressure on all UK households to reduce outgoings and ensure that all spending is appropriate and gives best value. So, when something comes along that can help reduce costs it should be eagerly grasp... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell19th December 2008
As news emerges that more people than ever before will face increased financial pressures in the wake of rising fuel bills, the call for household energy efficiency measures have never been greater.
With an average energy bill set to climb to £1406 ... Read >
Author: Arvind19th December 2008
As news emerges that more people than ever before will face increased financial pressures in the wake of rising fuel bills, the call for household energy efficiency measures have never been greater.
With an average energy bill set to climb to £1406 ... Read >
Author: Arvind03rd December 2008
All UK homeowners should strive toward energy efficiency. It saves time, money and it helps out the environment, and even the government has begun to show an interest. Building Regulations now have set standards that heating and hot water systems must a... Read >
Author: Tal Potishman20th November 2008
The tradition of feasting in December dates back thousands of years in countries in the northern hemisphere as part of winter solstice rituals to give thanks for the past year and to ensure that the next years harvests were successful. In England the feas... Read >
Author: Rosie Richards18th November 2008
Having financial problems? Follow our simple tips to manage your debt now.
Recently the credit crunch has never been out of the news, and rising domestic bills are putting more and more pressure on household finances. It’s not all doom and gloom tho... Read >
Author: accuma 18th November 2008
How can living with debt affect your life?
Finding yourself deep in debt is a very traumatic experience for most people. While there are many practical debt solutions available, the emotional side of debt is often ignored. So what are the main debt-relat... Read >
Author: accuma 18th November 2008
Many small and medium business owners are confident of their ability to offer excellent products and services. However, in most cases, the same businesses don’t get the impact they want because of their inability to get their message across to potential... Read >
Author: Bian Salins11th November 2008
There are approximately 30,000,000 cars licensed in the UK, with 73% of UK households owning at least one. With so many drivers on the UK’s roads, it is essential for individuals to ensure they maintain their vehicle. Even aside from large-scale acciden... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton07th October 2008
UK households that decide to purchase a cheap home insurance policy rather than one that is of a better quality could be putting themselves at risk of not having adequate cover.
A leading comparison site has found that people should be taking more than... Read >
Author: Gill06th October 2008
Last week, the government announced their heavily anticipated fuel package costing the �big 6� energy suppliers �910m. The eagerly awaited announcement has been designed in conjunction with the major suppliers and the government as a means of assist... Read >
Author: clickthrough29th September 2008
With the worrying uncertainty of the current economic climate and the continuous reports of rising costs for UK households the traditional two-week holiday is becoming a rarity. Yet it would be wrong to assume Britons are not taking any holidays – inste... Read >
Author: kristianphllps26th September 2008
The current UK economic climate is forcing people to review every penny that they spend around the house, especially when it comes to heating the home and using electrical appliances.
As electricity prices have been rising significantly, in some cas... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell25th September 2008
The forecast for the UK economic is certainly gloomy and the gloriously sunny times we’ve been enjoying are coming to end – for the foreseeable future anyway. Throughout the country UK households are struggling cope with rising living costs and budget... Read >
Author: kristianphllps25th September 2008
The forecast for the UK economic is certainly gloomy and the gloriously sunny times we’ve been enjoying are coming to end – for the foreseeable future anyway. Throughout the country UK households are struggling cope with rising living costs and budget... Read >
Author: kristianphllps06th September 2008
It’s a well known fact that more and more consumers now use the Internet as a trusted resource for everything and anything; from booking holidays to checking local cinema times. With over 40% of all UK households accessing the Internet on a regular ba... Read >
Author: pmcindoe05th September 2008
The British are a hard-working crowd putting in long hours and often many commuting long distances making the working day and week even longer. It’s not surprising then how much we all look forward to a summer holiday and the opportunity to get away fro... Read >
Author: kristianphllps20th August 2008
It is traditionally known as 'car insurance', but could the recent increase in web-based comparison websites be making drivers confused? The Association of British Insurers classifies it as 'motor insurance', and the official body for compensating the vic... Read >
Author: Christian Ward22nd July 2008
According to figures released in July 2008, more than 60% of UK televisions have now gone digital. That means that they are linked up to appropriate digital boxes, or else have them built in.
The figures mean that more than 80% of UK households can now... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett11th July 2008
Debt advice experts have seen an increase in the numbers of middle class people wanting financial help rise by up to 500 per cent, as middle Britain suffers an overwhelming debt crisis.
Many UK households have seen their budgets being pushed to breaki... Read >
Author: Phil 04th July 2008
It appears the UK is a nation determined to cause confusion for its inhabitants, there is no way one can plan their wardrobe, it starts with showers, big heavy cold rain drops and by mid morning you are likely to have experienced an audience with some sun... Read >
Author: Onome Okwuosa23rd June 2008
It is traditionally known as ‘car insurance’, but could the recent increase in web-based comparison websites be making drivers confused? The Association of British Insurers classifies it as ‘motor insurance’, and the official body for compensating... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell21st June 2008
As the weather improves and we feel the summer sun’s warm rays approaching, there are increasing concerns about theft among homeowners and home insurance companies alike.. Two insurance companies, esure and Confused.com, are encouraging home owners to p... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo20th May 2008
The cost of needlessly wasted food to UK households is £10 billion a year, £2 billion higher than previously estimated according to new research. The research gives detailed new insights into the nature and amount of food waste thrown away in the UK an... Read >
Author: Bill Bailey01st May 2008
A rapid increase in the number of days that the UK population has to work to pay off the interest on outstanding loans and credit card balances has prompted a warning from one independent financial search website.
Unbiased have calculated that it now... Read >
Author: mpressman24th April 2008
Recent research from the TDX Group has revealed some very alarming statistics regarding the UKs mounting debt. They have estimated that £25 billion of the total £1,421 billion of outstanding debt, is problem debt; meaning that consumers will or are havi... Read >
Author: Liam Gerken10th April 2008
A recent report from Datamonitor has recorded the plight of UK household insurers, which it claims have incurred more than £300 million in losses following the terrible floods last summer. This compares with profits of £167 million in 2006. However, wi... Read >
Author: pmcindoe25th March 2008
Internet has become a popular source for shopping things online. Most of the shoppers today prefer to use the products and services offered online. One can find almost any information on any product while sitting at home. Now, buyers have more choices and... Read >
Author: Jacob Marshal02nd February 2008
The term green energy refers to the generation of power, usually electrical power, through renewable resources ? in other words, using energy sources that dont run out because weve used some of them. Green energy contrasts with power provided by fossil fu... Read >
Author: Christopher14th January 2008
Our homes are easily the most precious and valuable commodities in our lives, but astonishingly a quarter of UK households have no house insurance. With the potential threat of burglary, fire or natural disasters, those without cover are risking serious f... Read >
Author: Nick Cox07th January 2008
According to a Bank of England survey, lending was reduced in the last quarter of 2007 to UK households. This was thought to be a direct result of the continuing credit crunch crisis affecting much of the financial sector.
It is expected that the situ... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands03rd January 2007
Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up in the landfill sites around the country. But how useful is recycling and c... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno13th August 2006
The government predicts an increase of more than 2 million UK households over the next 10 years, due mainly to an increase in EU immigrants and a trend of smaller households. This obviously leaves a good opportunity for would be buy to let landlords, espe... Read >
Author: michael challiner27th July 2006
Recent estimates indicate that if everyone in the world were to live in the same way as we do in the UK, we would need a total of 8 planet Earths in order to satisfy our resource needs. The threat of global warming has also increased the impetus for ever... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan10th August 2005
Approximately 4 million people in the UK use ADSL with an extra 2 million using a cable connection, meaning 6 million people in the UK have an always-on internet connection. Of these over 1.7 million are subscribed to BT's broadband package, making them t... Read >
Author: neil shevlin05th August 2005
Life insurance is typically taken out to offer valuable financial protection for your family in the event of your death, upon which a payment is made to your financial beneficiaries, heirs or family members. The extent of this payment will depend on your... Read >
Author: Rachel Lane
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