Qualified nutritional therapist and naturopath Caroline Peyton of Peyton Principles, who has run clinics in Wiltshire and The Cotswolds for more than a decade, advises on how to ease the symptoms of Hayfever. The number of hay fever sufferers is at an all time high in the UK with around 25% of the population suffer with mild to moderate symptoms during the summer. And if you’re one of them you may have noticed you are suffering more. Symptoms are worse for many people possibly due to a reduced immune tolerance as a result of prolonged lockdowns. Here are some easy…
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Nominations for the IPSE Freelancer Awards are now open. The awards are to recognise not only the best and brightest freelancers from across the UK, but also the organisations and individuals who have done most to support the freelance community. As the Awards did not take place last year, freelancers can submit work and achievements from over the last two years. The deadline for submissions is 6th August 2021. Freelancers from across the UK can put themselves forward for national recognition in one or more of eight categories: Outstanding Freelancer – to recognise outstanding freelancers in all age groups. Young Freelancer – to…
Since we posted an article in May about the newest Google Algorithm Update, we have been alerted to a new tool which businesses might find worth a try. The free Experte Bulk Page Speed Test automatically determines the speed and Core Web Vitals for your site, helps you figure out what pages are slowing your site down, and can also be used to compare pages with competitors. This Page Speed Test uses the same data as Google PageSpeed Insights – which is a tool mentioned in the aforementioned article. The results are 100% comparable and reliable. However, unlike PageSpeed Insights,…
A brand-new digital-first solution for ISO 9001 certification has launched, making the process more seamless, accessible and affordable for small UK businesses. Designed exclusively for single-site businesses and start-ups with 25 employees or fewer, CertSmart provides UKAS accredited ISO 9001 certification in five simple steps, streamlining the process and reducing the time, cost and administrative burden for small businesses. . CertSmart customers work with Lloyd’s Register’s best-in-class auditors and can complete a remote audit in as little as four weeks from the start of the process. ISO 9001 is a long standing, globally recognised quality management system standard and is…
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has said that the government’s “narrow” self-isolation exemptions list leaves many freelancers – even those who are double-vaccinated – being forced to self-isolate and lose income in the coming weeks. IPSE has said that although it is understandable the government’s list is based on the critical importance of certain industries, it fails to take into account working situations, thus leaving many freelancers who cannot work from home standing to lose significant income. This comes after new data revealed that a record 618,903 people were told to isolate by the NHS Covid-19…
In 2010 consumers began to see the emergence of Insurtech’s who promised a seamless service wherever and whenever they need it. More than a decade on, we can see the traditional insurance industry being fiercely disrupted by these early stage businesses. Across Europe, we are watching new unicorns making a lot of noise in this space, with some wondering if it’s just that; noise? To what extent are Insurtech’s becoming a threat to legacy businesses? What makes them different to traditional insurance, and so gaining the trust of consumers? Insurance is a purchase most of us will make at some…
A Newport-based architectural practice has received £16,000 in research and development (R&D) tax credits, thanks to the innovation demonstrated in its sustainable projects. RA Architects, based in Newport, Wales, formed in 2012 as a design-led architectural practice passionate about improving the quality of life for people within spaces. They provide services to commercial and domestic clients across the UK, delivering efficient creative buildings whilst helping people overcome planning constraints and introducing new sustainable energy-saving designs. Innovation was evident in many of its projects, including the use of custom-built steel framing and sustainable products such as permeable tarmac, underfloor heating, energy exploration, sewerage…
Collaboration will mean SMEs can secure finance and energy products at competitive rates from multiple providers via a single marketplace Business Finance marketplace Funding Options has teamed up with Love Energy Savings, the UK’s leading energy comparison experts for gas and electricity, to offer unbiased and fair comparisons on over 150 business tariffs from over 17 providers. The strategic partnership will help business owners save time and money sourcing the best energy offers from the same platform they use to find growth finance. UK SMEs currently spend over £7 billion a year on gas, but if they switched suppliers they…
For England, the 19th of July was dubbed as, ‘Freedom Day.’ We have been gifted with the easing of social gathering restrictions, social distancing rules have in large, been lifted and face coverings are no longer a mandatory requirement. However, what is disconcerting is that on Freedom Day the soaring covid infection rates have triggered ‘pingdemic’ chaos. In the first week of July, more than half a million (530,126) alerts were issued by the NHS Covid-19 track and trace app, requesting people to self-isolate for ten days, following contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19. This figure is…
‘Freedom day’ has come and gone and a heatwave is well and truly upon us. Many employees will be considering venturing back into their offices this week, and indeed, what to wear. However, with many of us having worked from home for well over a year now, often dare I say it, in joggers, I have started to wonder, does dress code even matter in the workplace these days? Do we really need to go back to the office suited and booted, or can we get away with our joggers and a hoodie for ever more? What is the middle…