Luxury car rental with one simple click

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 02/23/2021 - 11:24am

Luxury car rental has been a widespread practice for decades now. Whether it’s for a holiday or a business trip, it is a rather appreciated solution to get around freely and quickly.

New technologies have made the process of renting a car easier and more streamlined. Nowadays, numerous online platforms let you rent a luxury vehicle with just a few clicks.

So, let's analyse this practice, to understand why it is so convenient to rent luxury cars through online services.

Why is luxury car rental so convenient?

The first thing to consider is that you should always...

Exeter business chosen to support Lithuania drive for ‘Decent Work’

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 02/23/2021 - 10:47am

Exeter-based Workplace Innovation Europe CLG (WIE) has joined a partnership of organisations in a project to enhance the concept of ‘Decent Work’ in Lithuania.

WIE is a not-for-profit organisation collaborating with public and private sector enterprises, trade unions and policymakers to explore the future of work and organisations and to share good practice in the workplace.

The Lithuanian initiative is funded by Innovation Norway, the state development agency, as part of its programme aimed at reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area. In...

Feeling Neck or Back Pain While Working? Try These Steps to Improve Your Well-Being

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 02/23/2021 - 9:56am

Millions of people around the world spend a good part of each day sitting at a desk. This is one of the most common sources of pain and discomfort. In itself, a sedentary lifestyle is not good for anyone’s health. If we add bad postures while sitting for a prolonged time, the result will be catastrophic.

Unfortunately, the situation described above is the daily life of many office workers. The routine is the same. Come to the office, sit down at your desk, and spend the entire day typing and doing office work. If you work at a computer, you must mind the height of the screen...

Best no strings attached Internet bonuses available to Exeter citizens

This last year has seen some massive changes in the workings of society in general. From stay-at-home orders to wearing masks, the closure of schools and business to ongoing travel bans, 2020 was a wild ride.

The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and play over the last year and 2021 so far has proven to be more of the same. Even as more UK citizens receive the newly-available vaccine , we are still a ways off of a return to normality.

Play at home

The global pandemic will have lasting changes for tourism and hospitality industries especially,...

Girlguiding Badge, Recycle Devon

Recycle Devon launches new Girlguiding badge

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 11:07pm

Devon’s Guides, Rangers, Brownies and Rainbows now have the chance to be recognised for helping to protect the environment with the launch of the new Recycle Devon badge.

The new badge aims to encourage groups across Devon to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It follows the successful launch of the same badge for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in 2019.

There are 3768 girls and young women between the ages of five and 18 who are members of Girlguiding groups in Devon.

Guides, Rangers, Brownies and Rainbows will work through a variety of activities and challenges to achieve...

Fresh food packaging solutions

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:45pm

What is the most basic activity we do for our daily household needs? Buying groceries, primarily vegetables.

A vegetable packaging machine is a necessity that is not considered that often. The idea of Fresh'n'Go for packaging fresh food products such as fruit and vegetables has gained immense popularity as it offers an imaginative solution to a simple problem. A solution to improve the attractiveness and market sales of the daily food items. But since it is a highly frequent activity, comfort and freshness are two factors that are imperative

New innovative products such...

How to help and support a co-worker with an alcohol problem

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:26pm

While many will argue about the extent of the problems caused by alcoholism in the workplace, there’s no doubt that this continues to provide a challenge to employers throughout the UK.

An estimated 40% of employers have referenced alcohol as a significant cause of low productivity in the workplace, for example, while 25% of employees have confirmed that drugs or alcohol have affected them at work at one time or another.

Interestingly, co-workers are often the best placed to spot the early signs of compulsive behaviour in their colleagues, with up to 35% of people saying...

Cautious welcome to PM's roadmap

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 9:15pm

The Prime Minister's announcement to the House of Commons this afternoon has been met with a cautious welcome by Devon's Director of Public Health, and Devon County Council’s Leader and Cabinet Member responsible for schools.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of steps, a roadmap, to Ministers today (Monday 22 February), in which he sets out the principles of transition out of lockdown.

From 8 March, pupils and students in all schools and further education settings will return to face-to-face teaching, supported by twice-weekly testing of secondary school...

5 reasons to personalise your car

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 8:17pm

If you enjoy cars, then the chances are you’ve thought about personalising your own. If you’re not such a car enthusiast, then it might not be something you’ve thought of, but there are lots of reasons to personalise your vehicle.

For many people, their car is the second most valuable item they own, so why not make the most of it and give it that personal touch?

Why Look the Same?

When you buy a car, you’re making a big investment , and yet, you get the exact same thing as thousands of other people on the roads. With a house, you get something relatively unique...

Lord Myners to retire as Chancellor of the University of Exeter after five years

Lord Myners of Truro will retire as Chancellor of the University of Exeter after five years in the role.

Paul Myners CBE, who will be 73 in April and a former Government Minister who has led some of the UK’s best known businesses, will relinquish the role at the end of 2021.

Cornishman Lord Myners, who was brought up in Truro by his adoptive parents, took over the mantle of Chancellor from Baroness Floella Benjamin in July 2016.

Speaking of his retirement from the position, Lord Myners said: “It has been a pleasure and an honour to have served as Chancellor and...

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