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How to Manage Your Living Expenses as an International Student in Liverpool?

Studying in Liverpool as an international student offers an exciting academic and cultural experience, but managing daily living expenses is an essential part of student life. From accommodation and groceries to transportation and leisure activities, costs can quickly add up without proper planning. Therefore, learning how to budget effectively and make smart spending decisions is key to maintaining a balanced student lifestyle while studying in the city.

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In Liverpool, accommodation costs typically account for 40% to 60% of...

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Nationwide appeal for missing Latvian man

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2013 - 9:37am

Nottinghamshire Police have issued a nationwide appeal for Artus Anisimovs, a Lativian man who has been missing since August.

The 24-year-old, who moved from Latvia to Mansfield last year, was last seen at the end of July this year.

He was wearing a red baseball cap with an 'A' on the front, a yellow shirt with blue detail, blue corduroy type trousers, a beige hip-length coat and canvas shoes.

Since his move, Arturs has kept regular contact with his family via the Internet. The fact that he has not been in touch with them since 11 August is of great concern. Arturs...

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Double awards for Independent Developer

Dorchester-based independent, family-owned developer C G Fry & Son toasts the success of two of their site managers receiving awards in the South West regional finals of the NHBC (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ 2013 in the medium house builder category. Steve Walker was announced as the South West regional winner for The Duchy of Cornwall Poundbury development in Dorchester and colleague Adrian White has won the Seal of Excellence for Wyndham Place in Tisbury, Wiltshire; his first site for C G Fry.

Pride in the Job is the only UK-wide competition dedicated...

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Mother and children in Braunton helicopter rescue

The police helicopter was involved in the rescue of a mother and her two children who were lost in north Devon on Sunday night.

At about 7.20pm on Sunday (29 September), Devon and Cornwall Police received an emergency call from the mother who was described as "distraught" and "panicking". She was with her ten-year-old and three-year-old children and told police that she was lost on Braunton Burrows.

She had been walking since 6pm and her children were getting cold and upset.

Devon and Cornwall Police say that the woman had been trying to find her way back to her car...

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Supermarkets withdraw "staggeringly offensive" costumes after outcry over mental health insensitivity

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 09/26/2013 - 10:37am

UK retailers have withdrawn controversial costumes from sale following criticism on social media.

The costumes attracted a number of complaints for being insensitive to people with mental health problems.

Asda, owned by US company Walmart, received the bulk of the criticism - via the social media site Twitter - over its sale of a ‘mental patient costume’.

Among the critics was ex-footballer Stan Collymore, who has suffered from depression. He criticised Asda for stereotyping the condition.

He Tweeted: "Do you actually realise how many people are hanging...

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Last call for 2014 nominations for prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Nominations for the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service close on 30 September 2013.

People are being urged to nominate community groups and volunteers who have made a genuine difference to their local area, the Cabinet Office announced today, in the last call for 2014 nominations for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service .

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, a unique UK national honour, was created over a decade ago by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of...

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RICS launch guide to help small businesses manage their property assets

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has today launched a guide to help small businesses take better control of their finances through managing their property assets differently.

Property costs – such as business rates and rent – are one of the most significant expenses incurred by SMEs and failure to take professional advice as to how to manage them could costs businesses thousands of pounds.

The guide, which is free of charge for business owners, is available from today and covers all aspects of the property process. It has been endorsed by the Federation of...

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Lib Dems announce 5p charge for plastic bags in England

The government plans to introduce a five pence charge for plastic carrier bags in England. The announcement is to be made by Nick Clegg at the Liberal Democrats' annual conference in Glasgow this weekend.

Aimed at discouraging the use and disposal of plastic bags which may have an impact on wildlife and the wider environment, the plans follow figures from Wales which has seen a 75% reduction in their use since a charge was introduced there in 2011.

Both Wales and Northern Ireland have similar schemes in place with Scotland set to follow next year.

The charge will...

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Bank of England should limit house price inflation, says surveyors' body

Research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) proposes cap on price growth

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee should consider limiting annual house price inflation to 5% in order to prevent another housing bubble, reckless bank lending and a dangerous build up in household debt, according to new RICS research launched on Friday 13 September.

RiCs argues that with excessive price growth and high mortgage lending having led to a vulnerable banking sector, specific policy on limiting growth is needed. The surveyors' group says that such a policy...

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Walkie-Talkie building highlights danger of sun’s rays, says Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue

The controversy surrounding the ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building in London, which was reported earlier this week to have melted the bodywork of a Jaguar, has highlighted the danger of the sun’s rays reflecting off surfaces to become a potential ignition source.

The high-profile skyscraper under construction in Fernchurch Street was blamed for damage caused to parked cars, including a Jaguar, when sunlight reflected from its windows melted parts of the vehicles.

At this time of year, the sun may not seem powerful, but is low in the sky, and can shine directly through windows, so any...

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Royal Mail privatisation set to proceed, government announces

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/12/2013 - 11:16am

The government has given notice of its intention to proceed with the privatisation of what it has indicated will be the majority part of the Royal Mail.

Notice has been given to the London Stock Exchange with the plans set to begin in the coming weeks.

10% of the shares will be given to UK Royal Mail employees - 150,000 given free with a priority offer for additional shares, subject to a minimum £500 investment.

The remaining shares will be offered to institutional investors and members of the public who will be required to apply at a minimum investment of £750....

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