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.
Paradox Group , a digital advertising agency that maximizes the growth potential of blockchain companies, is helping clients reach millions of investors. Declared the Best Blockchain Marketing Company in the UK by Vision Magazine in 2020, Paradox Group utilizes CPM and CPC campaigns to adhere to client budgets, while making the most of their advertising and bringing in a high return on investment.
The blockchain and decentralized finance industries have been struggling to reach their full potential because of an inability to increase brand awareness and connect with targeted...
Covid-19 measures brought the world to a standstill. Industry stopped and only services that were deemed essential were allowed to function. Slowly the world has opened again and despite the rise of various variants of the virus, the world is turning and you need to get out in it.
If the lockdowns drove you nuts for one reason or another, here are some ideas to get you back out there.
Go for a Meal
Hospitality was hit hard during the lockdowns with many venues going out of business. According to Sky News , over 10,000 hospitality venues closed for good as a result of the...
If you're seeking a way to appreciate something of the finest quality this holiday season, you've found just the suitable ingredient. The Prosecco Valdobbiadene will be the best wine to drink this Christmas with your loved ones. This white, sparkling wine is best served cold as a celebratory drink for delightful and luxurious taste palette lovers to enjoy during this remarkable festive season. Even better, this guide will give you different ideas to drink Prosecco Valdobbiadene, some perfect excuse to keep drinking it while the streets get blanketed with festive snow.
Generous guests at this year’s Family Law Awards have helped to raise an impressive £4k for the event’s charity partner, Exeter-based National Family Mediation, which will go towards providing access to mediation for families with children who are struggling with conflict.
Held on November 24th, at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London, the annual awards recognise the important work carried out by family lawyers, celebrating their many successes and outstanding achievement.
This year marked the 11th anniversary since the inaugural event, and the first to have taken place in...
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...
Exeter Chamber calls for immediate financial support for businesses following the Plan B announcement by the government. The urgent request follows a recent poll where businesses across the city express their concern of the negative impact on their business during the crucial festive trading period.
The poll revealed that 46% of businesses surveyed expressed an opinion that the new measures would impact their business negatively, with three quarters (77%) of respondents concerned about increased restrictions on their business in January 2022.
A global expert in extreme medicine has been awarded an honorary degree.
Intrepid explorer Mark Hannaford was honoured for his work in making global adventuring more accessible and safer. He is founder of Across the Divide, which works to facilitate mass participation in global adventure challenge expeditions. He also founded World Extreme Medicine, which provides remote medical training courses.
Through World Extreme Medicine, Mark has worked with the University of Exeter’s College of Medicine and Health to set up the Extreme Medicine Masters programme . It equips...
Post bereavement children’s charity Balloons Devon is set to receive a £1,000 donation from an initiative operated by a leading regional housebuilder.
The Exeter based charity applied to the Persimmon Homes South West Community Champions scheme, which was set up to provide financial support to charities, organisations and good causes in the region.
Sara Bennett from Balloons Devon explains: “We provide pre and post-bereavement support to children and young people who are struggling with behavioural and psychological difficulties due to grief and the impact of loss. The...
