Bristol, the largest city in south west England, is well populated (half a million and rising), and is neatly tucked between Somerset and Gloucestershire along the coast. Its accomplished structures are steeped in history and provide an insight into the past and a visit here will see you depart more informed than when you arrived! Although tarnished by wartime and post-war year indifference, many of…
In the world of business, professionalism is everything and perceived levels can literally make or break a business deal or relationship. It’s important, therefore, that everything has a professional gleam — from an organisations website to any printed business materials produced and distributed. This is particularly prevalent when trying to attract new customers as business correspondence that looks smart and sleek hints at an air…
Life can be hectic and it’s easy to focus on our own problems, without pausing to think of those around us. Indeed, who has time to worry about others, when we all have our own issues to deal with? However, there are times when personal issues can spill over, and alone, they can make one feel isolated, scared and powerless to cope. Terminal illness is…
Almost 260,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, but despite the rates of incidence being on the rise, the good news is that less people are actually dying from cancer, thanks to advances in treatment and also early detection. The trend is the same in both the USA and UK, with figures that trace incidence of and deaths caused by…
Business ideas come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s what you do with them that matters. If you don’t construct a solid business plan you will be laying yourself wide open to all manner of events that could upset your ambitions and goals for the future. This is especially true when it comes to the financial side of things. At the very least you…
Day-to-day we all face scenarios that, through the potential negligence of others, could lead to personal injury. Walking outside on the way work or to the shops could lead to a trip and injury, which could have been prevented by proper maintenance by the area’s local authority. Similarly, accidents at work or shopping could be prevented by your employer or the shop in question. Some…
Arguably the most common form of injury following a car accident is whiplash. Even a relatively low speed car collision can cause it and, whilst the symptoms can take several hours to appear, the consequences can be devastating. Whiplash occurs when an abrupt movement to the body or head — i.e. stopping a car suddenly, or being crashed into by another vehicle — damages the…
Purchasing a property is, for the majority of people, the biggest single financial obligation of their lives, so it pays to research the market heavily as the scale of the commitment means getting the wrong mortgage is something you simply cannot afford to do. A mortgage is essentially a loan to aid you in buying the house of your choice and is usually paid back…
Life insurance is arguably one of the most important insurance policies as it offers protection for family and loved ones. As with all types of insurance, there are lots of different policies on the market so ensure complete peace of mind for yourself and security for your family by carefully comparing the various options available. Logical factors to think about before starting the search relate…
If you feel muddled by the different mortgage options on the market don’t despair as help is available. The best place to start is by looking at mortgage application criteria before singling out a mortgage to suit your circumstances and securing the best deal for your money. Mortgages are based on your salary so it’s important you are in paid employment to start with. As…