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As the United Kingdom was officially pushed into recession, the economy of the country suffered the biggest slump on record between the months of April and June because of the lockdown measures. Compared to the first three months of the year, the economy of the country shrank as much as 20.4 percent. The crisis has a very huge effect on the trading world in the country as well, almost all the traders in the country saw some type of losses.
As the regulations ordered the shops to be closed, household spending also plunged, and the factory and construction output fell very hard....
More often than not, life is more stressful than you'd like. You might start noticing that this stress is beginning to interfere with your lifestyle. You might be at a crossroads of what to do next to alleviate some of this anxiety. The positive news is that when it comes to stress and anxiety, there are healthy, useful tools to incorporate into your lifestyle to help you manage. Here are five simple and healthy ways to relieve these everyday feelings.
1. Spend time with loved ones
It's difficult to not feel some sort of joy and relaxation when you're surrounded by those you love...
Far too many students fall into expensive traps when renting. According to our National Student Accommodation Survey, one-third of students believe their uni accommodation is poor value for money. What is student accommodation really like?
The UK’s most popular accommodations are privately rented homes. About 2 out of 5 students rent a flat, house or room from an agency or a private landlord, making it the top choice yet again .
Things are somehow different this year, as the novice majority stick with uni accommodation. While this might seem like a safe option, it is...
The use of cannabidiol (CBD) has grown in significant popularity in recent times. The reasons for the increased demand for CBD products are largely due to the many potential health benefits CBD possesses for both the body and mind.
What Is CBD?
CBD is the second most active ingredient found in the cannabis plant. It is largely extracted from hemp, a cousin of the infamous marijuana plant. However, unlike marijuana, which contains high levels of THC (the chemical component that gets people ‘high’), CBD exhibits none of those high-inducing side-effects and is proven to be...
Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as Group Executive Chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8th September 2020. The news follows Michael’s recent acquisition of former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall.
With a working relationship spanning 14 years, Liam’s appointment is a natural fit for Michael and the wider collection, following an eight-year stint as Head Chef at The Castle Hotel Taunton and prior to that under Michael’s tutelage at Gidleigh Park.
With the sun shining and tourists out in full force, the team at The Drifting Bear Co , an award-winning, local creative business, will open their first bricks and mortar shop, ROAM, in Teignmouth on Monday 24th August.
While the doors to the Northumberland Place shop were set to open on Easter weekend, COVID-19 had other ideas. Not ready to give up on their dreams, the company founders, who won the notonthehighsteet.com Make Awards for “Start-up Success’ in 2012, have worked tirelessly to make their vision a reality.
Selling a stunning selection of products from their...
Virtual support sessions started during lockdown by the Armed Forces Community Support Hub in Exeter, will have long term benefits for the project after proving a hit with users.
The Hub (based in the Exeter CoLab), which provides support for veterans and their families across Devon, some of whom have complex mental health conditions including PTSD, depression and anxiety, received two grants from Devon County Council’s COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund, totalling over £5,000.
Unable to provide their usual face-to-face support, they used the money to help over 200 veterans,...
According to a recent UK research, 86% of people prefer working from home until a vaccine for the ongoing pandemic is found. These workers believe they should be given the freedom to decide whether to return to the office or work from their home offices until a permanent solution is found. In light of this, health experts also reckon that most people are prioritizing public health over their social and economic lives.
In a recent study conducted by London's King's College , over 80% of the people questioned said they're ready to welcome local lockdowns. 85% of the people involved...
People from across the south west have helped a new vaccine trial registry for Covid-19 research reach a milestone. Over 100,000 people have now signed up to the NHS COVID-19 vaccine registry, helping to speed up efforts to discover safe and effective vaccines. This includes thousands of people from across the south west, meaning they will be amongst the first in the world to be contacted with details about the large-scale vaccination trials starting in the coming weeks and invited to take part.
Speaking about the milestone, Alison Potter, Senior Research Delivery Manager – NIHR...
