Skincare is a massive industry right now as more of us look to improve the health of our skin. The UK skincare industry is set to be worth $21 billion USD by 2024. This is likey down to the fact that we are not leaving our houses as much anymore, which means we’re not wearing makeup as much. Because of this, we are analysing our natural skin and its needs. We all strive to find that perfect product that will give us the clear, healthy-looking skin we want. 2020 has seen us move from caring about what is in our…
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It’s fair to say that the past year has not been plain sailing for any of us. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the world, the UK nation was left with no choice but to spend more time indoors. However, it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Many of us used our free time wisely and took up some new hobbies to help keep our minds and bodies occupied – a lot of which required the outdoors. From walking to cycling to running, many of us swapped the slippers for a pair of exercise shoes and spent more time outdoors than…
Technology is changing every aspect of our lives, and transport is pushing the trend of sustainability with greener alternatives. Between commuting, sport, and public infrastructure, electrical enabled devices and vehicles are changing our expectations for the future. Here, we look at the technology which is changing transport. The extra push While it is not exactly reinventing the wheel, electric bikes have revolutionised the way that we cycle. Strangely, the e-bike has been around for the best part of a century, but its prominence has been propelled in recent years as commuters look for greener and safer ways to commute. The…
There is no time like the present – and over the past year we have become more aware of time passing than ever before. It’s fair to say that our day-to-day lives have drastically changed within the last year. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect nations across the world, adapting our everyday routines to the confines of our own home is essential. However, time spent indoors doesn’t have to create feelings of boredom and sameness. Although it’s easy to fantasise about the future to escape the present, being conscious of the current moments you’re in and living in the…
When we think about the good old days of our childhood, images of playing outside for hours on end with our friends, begging our parents to stay outside for an extra half hour, and getting our children’s raincoats muddy without caring all spring to mind. Nowadays, technology plays a significant role in our children’s everyday lives, making their experiences different to ours. Although mobile phones, game consoles, and the internet allow them to entertain themselves for hours on end, spending time outdoors and socialising with their friends in person is very important. With this said, why not teach your kids…
Although we all expected it, it didn’t make the news any less shocking. On 18th November, Boris Johnson announced that the sale of petrol or diesel cars and vans would be prohibited in the UK from 2030. The Prime Minister has labelled his ten-point action plan, which includes investment in sustainable energy and bettered public transport, a ‘green industrial revolution’. One area which will receive funding to the tune of £1.3bn is the electric vehicle market. The UK will witness the introduction of significantly more charging points, while buyers will receive additional support thanks to a grant being implemented to…
Britain has gotten more stressful in recent years for many people. Everywhere we look, there’s a new statistic to tell us just how miserable, burnt out, and fundamentally abandoned we are: one recent survey reported that only 13 per cent of people in the UK would say they are in good mental health. Let’s put some context in that statistic. The current UK population stands at 67,613,395*. If, on average, only 13 per cent of the population feels as though they are enjoying a good level of mental health, that means a whopping 58,823,654 people are dealing with below-average mental…
The UK’s asbestos industry ended on 24th August 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 80s. Over 20 years on, we’re starting to see the delayed latency period taking effect as asbestos deaths have peaked over the last year or so. Asbestos was unknowingly dangerous to public health. Fibres that are too hard to be broken down by the body are breathed in and lodged in our lungs, causing many adverse health effects. Inhaling asbestos is directly linked to multiple diseases, including: Mesothelioma Lung cancer Asbestosis These diseases can have high fatality rates. Furthermore, these asbestos-related illnesses have…
The British public has a newfound appreciation for their homes. In the past year, we’ve spent more time in our homes than we may have desired. However, the need to make our homes cleaner, more hygienic, and more comfortable has been rightly recognised. If you’ve ever looked for some expert tips and tricks on how to best keep your house clean, you may have come across an onslaught of bubbly personalities teaching us the best way to hang our laundry and vacuum our floors on social media. Cleaning influencers, or cleanfluencers as they are also known, share their cleaning hacks…
Unemployment is always a pressing issue for the government. The pandemic and the temporary closure of businesses has caused significant stress for workers and business owners. In the world of furlough payments, we can forget the financial significance of unemployment payments. Simply put, fewer people out of work means fewer people claiming allowances and a rise in overall disposable income, both advantages for the state of the economy. Arcadia’s Topshop and Topman is a recent victim of the high street. The recent acquisition of their brands by ASOS and BooHoo represent a loss of 13,000 jobs in the UK. The…
