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The Practical Side of Financing: From Fridges to Boilers

Financing has become a familiar presence in daily British shopping habits. Once reserved for cars and home renovations, it now appears alongside everything from fridges to laptops. The result is a subtle shift in how UK households approach essential purchases. Rather than saving for months or dipping into emergency funds, more families are spreading payments across the year to keep monthly budgeting predictable.

This shift is not purely about convenience. It reflects practical decision-making in a cost-conscious climate. When essential home equipment fails, families rarely have...

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Where can I buy unique Christmas presents this year?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 12/17/2021 - 9:19am

Buying gifts for those who seemingly have everything they could want is always a difficult task. Everyone is on the lookout for that perfect and unique gift that will light up their face on Christmas morning.

If you’re on the search for unique gifts, it’s time to think outside the box. Don’t settle for big brand gift guides – instead, think about what you can give them that demonstrates just how well you know their personality.

What makes a truly unique gift?

For a gift to be truly unique, it needs to be one-of-a-kind. This could mean making something yourself or having...

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How to spot a fake this Christmas with scammers on a 30% rise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/16/2021 - 8:39pm

Brits warned about Christmas scammers as fraudsters are expected to rise by 30%* this Christmas.

So far in 2021, more than half of the population* has been targeted by scammers, from counterfeit online deals, to bank transfer requests, fake delivery drivers and more.

The potential surge in cons over the festive period has prompted security retailers safe.co.uk to explain how to spot a fake, after new data has revealed that 67% of people wouldn’t know how to recognise a fraud, and 71% are worried about being a victim to theft this Christmas.

The five main fakes...

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Freemasons help foodbanks feed 65,000 people over Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 8:39pm

More than 65,000 people will be able to put food on the table this Christmas, thanks to grants to 135 foodbanks across England and Wales from the Freemasons. The grants totalling £343,000 are an important boost to foodbanks, which are expecting a surge in demand, following the upheavals of the pandemic, continuing supply chain problems and rising fuel bills. Freemasons also made significant additional contributions to foodbanks during the lockdown period when there was also a very significant increase in demand from service users. In addition to money, many local Freemasons have given...

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DEC launches Afghanistan Crisis Appeal with a million children at risk of dying this winter 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 6:18am

Leading UK aid agencies will launch a joint fundraising appeal on Wednesday 15 December as a catastrophic rise in severe hunger sweeps Afghanistan, with eight million at risk of starvation over the harsh winter months. Children are already dying, and a million more are at risk.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Afghanistan Crisis Appeal will raise funds for member charities to urgently respond as conflict and economic collapse, coupled with the worst drought in 27 years and the Covid-19 pandemic, have brought Afghanistan to a tipping point. 

DEC charities,...

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Which Christmas decorations are a must-have this year?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 12/10/2021 - 3:44pm

A recent survey has found that the UK's favourite Christmas decoration for 2021 are lights. Christmas craft and clipart resource Design Bundles conducted an analysis of Google searches over a 12 month period and discovered that Christmas lights had been googled an average of 67,000 times each month.

The story of Christmas lights goes back quite a long way. Traditionally, candles were placed on Christmas trees to brighten up the room and highlight the decorations on the branches. The candles were also used to represent the 'light of Jesus'. As time went on and electric lights...

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The best places to consider moving to from London

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 12/09/2021 - 9:03pm

London, New York, San Francisco – what do these places have in common? At first glance, not much, but if you’ve followed the news in recent months, it’s evident that all three cities have seen a decrease in population and a drop in rental prices. As the ongoing pandemic allows more employees to ‘work from home’, or anywhere really, people continue to trade their expensive 1-bedroom apartments in the city for more affordable places elsewhere . Let’s have a look at some amazing alternatives to move to in the United Kingdom.

Exeter

Exeter has been a popular choice to live...

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Foot Anstey advise on first Peer2Peer Islamic Finance fintech deal in the UK

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has advised London-based fintech start-up Nester Holdings Ltd on, what is believed to be, the first UK Peer2Peer Islamic Finance fintech deal worth £431,000, followed recently by a second deal worth £225,000.

Imam Qazi, Partner, and Leena Payyappilly, Associate, in Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team advised on all legal aspects of the deal. This included drafting the Murabaha* and legal security contracts, as well as acting on behalf of Nester's...

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How to reinvent yourself and get a fresh start in life

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 12/07/2021 - 10:09pm

Maybe none of your new year resolutions worked out the way you’ve expected until now, but that’s no reason to give up trying. We’re all work in progress, after all, and we all have the power to change our lives for the better, no matter how difficult it may seem.

Besides, you don’t have to wait for the new year to make a meaningful change . This is as good a time as any to take the leap and start living the life you’ve always dreamed of. If you find yourself at a crossroads and you feel like things have gone completely off track, remember that you can always start anew.

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How much do I need to retire comfortably?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 12/07/2021 - 9:09pm

Thinking about retirement can put your head in a spin. There’s certainly lots to consider, such as what lifestyle you want to live, what age you’ll be when you retire, and perhaps most importantly, how much money you need.

But this shouldn’t put you off. Planning for your retirement is important, and the sooner, the better. Saving and investing sufficiently for your retirement can be one of the best decisions you can make.

A great place to start is with research. You can access plenty of resources online, such as blog posts and videos at https://www.saltus.co.uk/ . Plus...

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