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The Ultimate Guide to Pest Control in Hornchurch, Essex

Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of Havering, is a peaceful suburb with beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a strong community feel. However, like any thriving residential area, Hornchurch is not immune to pest problems. From rodents and wasps to cockroaches and bed bugs, pests can quickly turn from a minor nuisance into a major issue.

Whether you're a homeowner, tenant, landlord, or business owner, ensuring that your property remains pest-free is essential for health, hygiene, and peace of mind. That’s where reliable, local pest control in Hornchurch, Essex comes...

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Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/08/2023 - 9:14pm

Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted in communities across England after two major funding schemes reopened for applications today.

Over £14m will be allocated to successful applicants across both funds, which will support tree planting efforts and contribute to Government commitments to treble tree-planting rates across England by the end of this Parliament, planting 30,000 hectares of trees across the UK per year to meet net zero ambitions.

Round 3 of the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) will see local authorities drive an increase in non-woodland tree...

Foot Anstey Legal Director appointed as Chair at STEP

Emma Facey, Legal Director at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed as Chair of England & Wales Regional Committee at STEP, the global professional body comprising of lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for the future.

STEP's mission is to inspire confidence in families planning their assets across generations by setting and upholding high professional standards, informing public policy, promoting education and connecting practitioners globally to share knowledge and best practice in the sector.

Emma is part of...

What Your Glasses Say About Your Entrepreneurial Approach

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2023 - 7:42am

As an entrepreneur, it’s essential that those around understand your approach and are receptive to the image that you’re seeking to project. There are many ways that a business owner can achieve success with a happy team around them and your glasses can play a key role in broadcasting the ‘real you’.

The beauty of glasses is that they aren’t just a highly functional accessory, they can also become an active extension of ourselves. Playing a leading role on our faces, they’re unmissable when it comes to communicating and sharing ideas.

For entrepreneurs, this means that...

5 Retirement Planning Tips You Should Know

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 02/03/2023 - 8:57pm

Preparing for your retirement is a multipart process that can evolve and change over time. To ensure a secure, comfortable, and fun life after work, you must be able to build a sufficient financial cushion to fund your needs. Regardless of how late or early you begin saving, there are things you can do to secure your future financially. So, consider these tips to increase your savings and achieve the retirement that you envision.

  1. Start now

When it comes to retirement planning, it's always better to begin saving early to take advantage of compound interest,...

A Practical Guide to Planning a Stag Do

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 2:28pm

A stag do, also known as a bachelor party, is a celebration of the groom-to-be's last days of singlehood. It is typically held for the groom-to-be and his male friends and usually involves a night out, drinking, having fun and making lasting memories before the big day. But planning a stag do can be a daunting task, especially if you're the best man or one of the groomsmen. This guide was put together to help you plan the perfect stag do. Below are the necessary steps you need to take.

Step 1: Set A Budget

When planning a stag, the first thing to do is set a budget....

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team supports shariah-compatible acquisition of Vodafone HQ

The Islamic finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has completed a shariah-compatible financing of Vodafone's Newbury-based global headquarters, The Connection, for Riyad Bank (London Branch) for an undisclosed sum.

The Foot Anstey team included Zahir Nayani (Partner) and Kate Heard (Senior Associate) who provided integrated legal advice on financial aspects of the 490,000 sq. ft. acquisition and partial leaseback and Leena Payyappilly (Associate) who advised on real estate matters.

IQON Capital, on behalf of Saudi investor and Riyad Bank client Aljazira Capital...

COLD SNAP: One in four motorists admit to leaving their vehicle unattended whilst it defrosts, sparks vehicle theft fears

  • One in four motorists admit to leaving their cars unattended.
  • Age groups 25-34-year-olds (36%) are most likely to leave cars unattended.
  • 30% of Londoners leave their cars unattended.
  • Over half of Belfast drivers leave their cars unattended.
  • One in three motorists in Wales leave their cars unattended.
  • Over 55s are the most security conscious.

A January 2023 survey of 1,400 motorists revealed alarming statistics for leaving cars unattended while defrosting.

Motorists across the UK were quizzed about defrosting...

Wait Continues for Reform of the UK Gambling Industry

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/23/2023 - 12:16pm

2023 has arrived and we’re still no nearer to knowing what the UK government has in store for the gambling industry. The Gambling Act 2005 needs updating to deal with the digital age but the White Paper that will reveal what reforms are on the way continues to be delayed.

It was back in 2019 that the last UK General Election was held. The Conservative Party manifesto pledged to reform the gambling laws but movement on the issue has been to say the least.

A long time was spent gathering evidence into the problems of the UK gambling industry. Last year saw the White Paper...

St John Ambulance’s young volunteers give over 45,000 hours of lifesaving first aid support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:17pm

Inspirational youngsters from across South West played essential roles, delivering healthcare and supporting local communities with St John Ambulance, in 2022.

Of the 9,000 5 to 17-year-olds in the first aid and health response charity’s Badger and Cadet programmes, 1,633 dedicated individuals gave over 45,700 hours of their time providing lifesaving first aid and care alongside adult St John volunteers – 2,760 of which were given by young people in the South West.

Whilst all of the first aid trained young people are given opportunities to put their skills into practice...

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