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In a Tough Economy, Can Smarter Spending also Support Small Businesses? Enter Steppr and Alternatives

Recent years have seen growing consumer interest in local, ethical, and independent businesses – but price still gets in the way. Even with good intentions, shoppers often default to cheaper, larger retailers. Meanwhile, small businesses face mounting marketing costs and increasing pressure from online giants.

With inflation continuing to squeeze household budgets, many people are looking for ways to save. This has fuelled the popularity of discount-driven platforms – offering variations of vouchers, coupons, cashback offers, and promo codes.

While legacy services like...

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Why the Luxury Apparel Market is Booming

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/02/2022 - 7:54pm

The luxury apparel market is said to be on track to recoup its losses from the pandemic era by an alarming amount. What are the reasons behind this boom? Especially when factoring in less than favourable economic and social conditions into the mix, it doesn’t seem like the type of industry to enjoy success rates as shown in recent forecasts. Is there just an ongoing need from the consumer for a luxury brand that will never recede? Or is luxury apparel doing something altogether special that other commerce channels have yet to tap into?

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Are Portugal's visa options the perfect post-Brexit plan?

Authored by samcrawford
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 9:10am

In a period of economic turmoil, rising interest rates, and 40-year high inflation rates, it's no surprise that more and more Brits are now looking abroad for fresh opportunities.

That said, options are much scarcer than ever before for UK citizens. Of course, the main reason for this is Brexit, as Brits now require a visa to live in any of the 26 EU member states, as well as EEA countries. In addition, traditional UK emigration options such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the US have also not gotten any easier.

While a handful of EU countries are offering some...

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SWR awarded accreditation for safeguarding vulnerable people on the railway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 11:16pm

South Western Railway (SWR) has become the UK’s second train operator to achieve accreditation of the British Transport Police’s Safeguarding in Rail scheme, recognising the need to support the most vulnerable members of society on the railway.

In securing the accreditation, SWR set out its approach to: promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable people in need of help and support; reducing and preventing the likelihood of harm where possible; mitigating the impact and effects of harm; and training colleagues in ways to spot vulnerable people.

Central elements of the programme...

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4 Things to Look For in the Best Senior Dating Sites

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 7:39pm

Nowadays, things have been simplified through the use of technology. You can take a class from a school abroad right from the comfort of your home. You can also order dinner, watch movies online, and even find love and companionship through the use of dating sites. Internet waters can be murky and difficult to navigate, which is why we are here to provide you with some helpful pointers to find a good site that will take you one step closer to finding a mate.

  1. Privacy features

The number one thing that you must always look out for in any website is the privacy...

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How Does the Falling Pound Affect My Savings?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 12:05pm

The UK is suffering an economic crisis very much of its own making, as it continues to reel from the overwhelmingly negative impacts of ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss’ and ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’ . Mortgage rates have risen significantly as a result of the Bank of England’s attempts to combat Truss and Kwarteng’s inflationary policies, resulting in a housing crash on top of impending economic recession.

The leading story on the international stage, though, is that of the falling pound. Essentially, the pound sterling has lost value with respect to other...

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Jurassic Fibre saves the day for historic Exmouth Christmas tree

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2022 - 4:14pm

Award-winning Devon-based broadband company, Jurassic Fibre , has saved the day by stepping in to help light up Exmouth’s historic community tree, just in time for Christmas.

Exmouth’s community tree is at Exmouth’s Magnolia Centre in the pedestrian walkway, a popular shopping hotspot for tourists and locals alike. The tree is a traditional Norwegian spruce, measuring at over 40 ft tall, and has an 80-year history in the Magnolia Centre.

Grown at a plantation in Hemyock, and gifted to the town by King’s Garden Centre in Exmouth, the spruce has become a beloved landmark and...

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Filing your first medical negligence claim? Here’s all you need to know

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 10:29pm

Most of the time, medical professionals provide good or even exceptional care, and often in challenging circumstances. But sometimes the care you receive might fall below acceptable standards and leave you worse off than you might’ve been in, had mistakes not been made. If such an event happens to you, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim.

Such claims aren’t as rare as you might think. According to the NHS Resolution annual report , some 15,078 were made in the year ending 31st March 2022. Starting a claim yourself might seem intimidating, but having a better...

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Green energy powerhouse ambitions showcased at Energy Summit

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 11:18am

The huge potential of the South West’s green energy credentials, and its progress in becoming the UK’s green energy powerhouse, have been showcased at a key Energy Summit in the region.

The Great South West Partnership brought together leading figures across industry and Government for the summit, held at the University of Plymouth, on Wednesday 23 November.

The Great South West is the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the areas of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the Heart of the South West covering Devon and Somerset, and Dorset. It aims to advocate the region’s natural ‘blue...

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Motorists Want Government To Put Brakes On Diesel Car Sale Ban

  • Two thirds of Brits say they disagree with planned ban on selling diesel cars in 2030
  • Three quarters of people don’t believe they can afford to make the switch to electric vehicles
  • Majority want to be allowed to buy diesel cars after 2030
  • 75% of 25-55 year-olds oppose the ban
  • Welsh motorists feel strongest about being able to buy after 2030 (77% in favour)
  • 18-24-year-olds age group with the largest % to say that you shouldn’t be able to buy after 2030 (45%)

Two thirds of UK motorists are against the proposed ban...

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How to use the internet to keep yourself safe

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 6:22am

Staying safe online can be important, especially when a lot of a person’s day might be conducted online. However, while the internet can hold some dangers, it could also be used to keep yourself safe. The amount of information available to you may mean that, should you be uncertain about something to do with personal safety or home security, you might be able to gain access to the answers you seek simply by looking online.

Check caller information

Receiving calls from numbers you don’t recognise can be incredibly daunting. While some withheld or unknown numbers may come...

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