Public urged to wear hand-protection at the fuel pump as a first line of defence against Omicron

A UK-based business, recognised at the highest level for its role in protecting the public against Covid-19, is calling on motorists to wear forecourt hand-protection at the fuel pump as a first line of defence against new variants of Covid-19, including Omicron.

GripHero, which last week received a national award for its decision to provide its forecourt glove dispensers free to fuel stations internationally - to help stem the pandemic, believes that the simple act of wearing hand-protection will significantly reduce the speed of the new Omicron variant’s transmission.

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Foot Anstey advise Spire House on a Right to Manage Claim

The Property Litigation team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has successfully advised and represented Spire House RTM Company in the Court of Appeal, to ensure it obtains the Right to Manage.

Spire House in Lancaster Gate, London is an exclusive set of residential apartments set in the ground of a historic church spire. The RTM Company was formed by the majority of its leaseholders seeking more direct control of the building's management.

The Foot Anstey team included Anna Phillips, Legal Director, and Marina Leigh, Associate, become involved in 2017. They commenced a...

Technologies and trends disrupting the banking and finance industry

Technology is completely altering the finance industry. Consumers have now come to expect regular technological enhancements to make the world of finance easier to navigate. Below, we explore the technologies that have been the biggest disruptors of the finance and banking industry.

Digital banking

Digital banking is one of the main trends that has disrupted the industry. Consumers are now expecting cutting edge software to manage their banking and to make transactions easier. Prepaid cards are now a popular way of managing your money and limiting spending. Meanwhile,...

Over 50s urged to have free flu vaccine this winter as scientists predict significant outbreak

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/02/2021 - 11:27pm

Over-50s in Devon are being urged to take up their FREE NHS flu vaccine as experts warn of a significant flu outbreak this winter.

Flu is not just a heavy cold. It is a highly infectious disease, causing fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. It can’t be treated by antibiotics because it is a virus.

Healthy individuals usually recover within two to seven days but, for some, it can increase the risk of developing more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, or can make existing conditions worse. The virus can...

7 Must watch kids movies to stream on Netflix in the UK right now

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 12/02/2021 - 9:27pm

Netflix is home to some of the best kid movies. Everything from Pixar to DreamWorks, the content library for kids is massive. If you’ve got kids at home, looking for some entertainment and life lessons, then these 7 picks are a ‘must-watch for them.

Netflix UK is especially filled with kid-friendly features and if you’re looking to access it as a non-native, you can use a VPN as suggested by BestNetflixVPN . Your watchlist is about to get the Netflix UK has to offer, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the 7 must-watch kids movies to stream on Netflix UK.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s...

Cumberland Grange Care Home supports local charity event for Alzheimer's Society

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/02/2021 - 4:59pm

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter got in the Christmas spirit this week by sending along Homes Services Advisor, Hugh Dickinson, to deliver some delicious cupcakes prepared by head chef, John Holman, for a charity Christmas light switch on in Ottery St Mary. All the staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home love getting involved with the local community and supporting charity events. Having a specialist unit for residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, they were very happy to have the opportunity to help raise funds for such an important cause. Lighting up time...

Here’s how to bag £1,000 worth of jewellery this Christmas… you just have to show someone in Exeter you love them!

A local jeweller is spreading the love this Christmas as it announces a search for Exeter’s ultimate ‘love language’.

Beaverbrooks in Princesshay is giving local people a chance to show how they express their love for a partner, family member or friend, with £1,000 worth of sparkling jewellery up for grabs for the most heart-felt stories.

The jeweller has announced the search after revealing that only 43 per cent of Brits say ‘I love you’ to their nearest and dearest every day, with 55 per cent struggling to find the words to say how much they care about someone....

Proposals approved for next section of Teign Estuary Trail

Plans for the next section of the Teign Estuary Trail have been approved by Devon County Council’s Development Management Committee.

The decision is the latest positive announcement for the project after the development of the trail won the Excellence in Sustainable Infrastructure category at the recent Landscape Institute Awards.

Councillors backed the 5km extension of the multi-use trail from the Passage House Inn to Teignmouth which will be accessible to walkers, cyclists and people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

The Committee heard yesterday (Wed 1...

Foot Anstey supports Access Group on the acquisition of Legal Bricks

The Private Equity team at Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised Access UK Ltd, on its acquisition of Legal Bricks. The move by Access further enhances its offering in the legal technology sector.

The Foot Anstey team was led by, Matt Stoate (Partner), Dominic Cromwell (Senior Associate), and Jack Harris (Associate), who advised Access on all legal aspects of the acquisition and worked in collaboration with all parties to deliver the desired outcome.

West Midlands-based Legal Bricks was launched in 2017 and delivers a customised online property search platform, as well...

What is development finance used for and how it's helpful

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:48am

Many of you might be wondering what development finance is and how it can help. Development finance has many different functions, which cover an array of topics; these include poverty recovery, infrastructure development, employment, industry growth, and many more. However, to understand it in an applied manner and how it's helpful, we need to first look at what it is and how it works. In this article, you're about to learn all the basics.

What Is Development Finance

To put it simply, development finance is a loan or some other kind of financial assistance that's given primarily...

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