I will always be the first to hold my hands up, I love a good ‘holiday snap’ whether it be an on beach shot of my hobbit-like feet or a photo of my evening meal and drinks, which may or may not have been edited a couple of times. But...
I used to be a neigh-sayer when it came to all things intangible, seeing is believing and all that. So you can imagine how low my level of expectancy when travelling to Colombia last summer, knowing I was staying in an Airbnb accommodation and not a reputable hotel. I was...
Call me a sceptic because I have always been on edge about having a contactless card but new data from Barclaycard’s Contactless Spending Index shows contactless card payments rose by more than a third in the last year. In a record-breaking year for “touch and go” payments, which have a...
Let’s put it bluntly can anyone adequately describe the term ‘fair wear and tear’? Landlords and tenants have been arguing over this question for a long time – sometimes formally, when it comes to deposit disputes at the end of a tenancy. Alternative Dispute Resolution services tend to side with...
The wearable tech generation has begun to revolutionise many industries from entertainment to healthcare. From the Apple Watch to the FitBit it’s all the rage to be able to do more than tell the time with your watch. Now, a new focus on children and parents brings to light a...
It used to be that when someone asked you if you were a “dog or a cat person”, that they were referring to your pet preferences. Now, it could be applied to how you enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake. No sooner has Sheffield embarked on...
Can squatters can claim possession of a building they’re occupying? Yes: someone who is occupying a property without the owners’ permission can become the registered owner with the help of a conveyancer or solicitor. However to do so, they would have to prove that they or their predecessors occupied the...
According to The Engineer’s 2017 salary survey, female engineers earn an average of £10,000 less per year than their male counterparts. This was the third time the survey had been run and was based on reponses from 2743 engineers working across the UK in a number of sectors. The survey...
If you’ve ever lived in a small flat or house, you’ll have heard all the advice about making it look bigger. Put mirrors up, paint walls light colours, install robotic furniture that can transform into multiple pieces… Ok, that last one is new. Designed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab...
Our clothes impact the world around us drastically, and the rise of fast fashion is only aggravating the problem. From the pollution in the air above us to the oceans rolling into the horizon being taken over by micro-fibres, our waste is hitting hard on the environment. Here we...
