Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

Energy provider has shared how people can adjust their routine to save energy and moneyAmber O’Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s14:15, 24 Nov 2025The energy-saving tips were shared in a video(Image: Getty)British Gas has highlighted a ‘free’ energy-saving method that only takes just a couple of seconds to carry out and could help save on bills ‘every morning’. As the cold winter months approach, households across the country are seeking ways to lower their energy expenses.British Gas has shared ‘six quick wins to save energy and money’ to help people ‘reduce’ their energy bill. Taking to YouTube, the energy supplier…

The Warm Homes Plan is a crucial opportunity to make the most of a range of innovative, low-carbon technologies to decarbonise homes at scale, writes Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse … Read more here: Click Here

ENERGY bills will be slashed by £150 under plans announced in the Budget to help ease the cost of living for households. Rachel Reeves unveiled a package of support for families in her Autumn Statement today. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Energy bills are set to rise again in January, before going up further in AprilCredit: Alamy The measures include cuts to green levies that make electricity pricier than gas. She said: “One of the greatest drivers of the rising cost of living is the cost of energy. The cause of high energy bills must be tackled…

By SEAN POULTER, CONSUMER AFFAIRS EDITOR Published: 23:00, 16 March 2012 | Updated: 23:01, 16 March 2012 Politically correct: It will now be a ‘handyperson’ and not a handyman, according to Wandsworth Job centre The politically correct would have us live in a world of ‘letter carriers’, ‘chairs’ and ‘coffee without milk’.But who would they bring in to do odd bits and pieces around the house?Jobcentre staff provided the answer yesterday – a handyperson.The title was revealed after a property firm tried to advertise for an apprentice handyman.A woman Jobcentre worker suggested that the word was sexist and so would…

WE all like to think we’re a dab hand at a spot of DIY – but sometimes it’s safer and easier to call in the professionals. A handyman – or woman – is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, and they are often called upon to tend to a whole host of odd jobs around the home. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! Handyman reveals the jobs they HATECredit: Getty Understandably, there are pros and cons to such a diverse and varied job. Here, Homebuilding & Renovating Show speaker and builder Andy Stevens and Taskrabbit…

After a lifetime collecting ‘old masters and young mistresses’, Sir Benjamin Slade has launched what appears to be a last-ditch bid for a son and heir to help him run his sprawling 1,300-acre Somerset estate.The eccentric aristocrat – who will be 80 next May – is offering £50,000-a-year to find a bride who must be ‘a good breeder’ to ensure he is not the last of the Slade baronets.His quest may be somewhat hampered by a strict, and bizarre, list of requirements.Only applicants at least 20 years his junior will be considered and they must be able to use a…

The TRA has confirmed that an anti-dumping measure on ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China will remain in place to prevent injury to UK industry. On 25 November 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) confirmed that the UK Government will maintain an anti-dumping measure on certain ceramic tableware and kitchenware products imported from China for a further five years, until 16 July 2029.The decision follows a detailed transition review which found that , if the measures were removed, dumping from China would be likely to continue in increased volumes and injury to the UK industry would likely recur.Maintaining these measures…

Company Logo The global Long Distance General Freight Trucking market is growing due to e-commerce, global trade, and industrial expansion. Opportunities lie in adopting logistics tech, sustainable practices, and optimizing delivery for efficiency. Emerging markets benefit from infrastructure investments, despite challenges like driver shortages. Dublin, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Long Distance General Freight Trucking Market With Impact Analysis of US Tariffs (2025 Edition)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global Long Distance General Freight Trucking Market is experiencing notable growth, propelled by the expansion of global trade, e-commerce, and industrial development across regions. Companies in this…

Felicity, 34, is a maintenance supervisor at L&Q and is breaking the mould in a field typically dominated by older men. She joined L&Q as a maintenance planner with no prior experience and is now encouraging other women to follow her lead. Felicity said: “The repairs and maintenance industry is a very male-oriented environment. “That was intimidating at the start, and I was worried that I wouldn’t be taken seriously.” However, she was met with full support from her colleagues from day one. Just two years after joining L&Q, she was promoted to maintenance supervisor and now manages a team…

3TOP Aviation, a UK-based ethnic minority-led business (EMB) specializing in trading and refurbishing aircraft, has experienced vigorous growth on the back of strong domestic sales.However, in September 2025, thanks to a loan guarantee from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, 3TOP Aviation secured a £20 million trade-finance facility to expand further into overseas markets.”Capital backing from UKEF aligns perfectly with our growth plans and aspirations,” said Chris Emechete, managing director of 3TOP Aviation, at a recent roundtable event sponsored by UKEF in London. “It helps strengthen our position and allows us to further exploit new opportunities around…