Bar blocks mobile signal so the punters enjoy themselves What do you think of this? The Gin Tub in Hove is blocking the signals of mobile phones to ensure they have a uninterrupted, fun-filled visit. Steven Tyler, the proprietor, was inspired by the 19th century physicist Michael Faraday. Mr Tyler told Sky News: “So basically we […]
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Free Little Dish Meal This promotion ran last year and it was very popular. I got one of the meals for my daughter and she really enjoyed it, it is way of trying new kids meals without having to pay out and waste your money if they don’t like the food. Little Dish is offering […]
Read moreBanned from Dominos because they got her orders wrong
Banned from Dominos because they got her orders wrong This seems a little crazy I think most of us can agree that we love a Dominos as a treat, I only ever buy when they have a 50% off code available as the prices are crazy otherwise. However, this Mum who is a huge Dominos […]
Read moreStudent grants are set to be replaced with loans
Student grants are set to be replaced with loans Will this affect you or a family member? There are changes to be brought into affect from 1st August 2016 in England which will see changes to students grants. The grants will be abolished and replaced with a loan if you come from a low income […]
Read moreDon’t hand over contactless bank card in store
Don’t hand over contactless bank card in store What do you think of contactless payment? Personally I love it because it is so much quicker and easier to use. I do believe it is safe too as you can only spend up to £30 at a time when using contactless and after using contactless 3 […]
Read moreYogurts recalled over contamination fears
Yogurts recalled over contamination fears Do you have any of these yogurts in your fridge? Yogurts from some of the UK’s leading Supermarkets have been recalled after a warning that some of them may be contaminated with rubber. The yogurts in question are all supplied by YeoValley but sold under supermarket own brand names. The […]
Read moreDon’t Buy Branded Medicine
Don’t buy branded medicine, always go for the generic brand. It’s not a myth, you really are simply paying for a brand name! I have updated this post as the press have picked up on branded/generic medication rip offs. I have been telling everyone about this for the past year and have first hand experience […]
Read moreThree things to leave off your CV
Three things to leave off your CV A study of recruiters using eye-tracking behaviour software has shown that recruiters spend a mere six seconds making their initial evaluation of a CV. Space on your CV is limited and you want to make sure that everything on there is adding real value to your application. You […]
Read moreHow To Opt Out Of Junk Mail
How To Opt Out Of Junk Mail We all know just how annoying junk mail can be. Receiving mail we do not want, need or care about. The Royal Mail’s door to door service now allows you the option to receive no junk mail. The opt out service only applies to unaddressed mail. This means that […]
Read moreIs car insurance about to get more expensive?
Is car insurance about to get more expensive? Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the forecourt and get yourself a shiny new car, it turns out that UK motorists are likely to be hit with a hefty increase in the cost of car insurance policies in George Osborne’s next budget. […]
Read moreTop 3 tips for choosing a student account
Top 3 tips for choosing a student account Various studies have shown that people typically stay loyal to their bank for an average of 17 years. With the likelihood that you’ll be sticking around for a while, it’s no wonder that banks are so keen to provide so many perks and rewards to entice young […]
Read moreHow psychology could help you ace a job interview
How psychology could help you ace a job interview Job interviews are stressful situations. Few people look forward to them. So here are a few psychological techniques to help you ace your next one: Use reflective listening In other words, listen to what’s being said very carefully and reflect it back to the questioner. It’s […]
Read more5 things not to do in a job interview
5 things not to do in a job interview There are lots of things which people will advise you to do in order to land your dream job, but we’ve put together a list of our top five things not to do in interviews. 1. Don’t fail to give an example The interviewer asks you […]
Read moreOld wives’ tales: true or false?
Old wives’ tales: true or false? Did you believe any of these? Old wives’ tales are steeped in tradition, originating hundreds of years before modern medicine, the internet and other discoveries and inventions that have changed our lives. So why do we still believe advice that seems little more than folklore when our world today […]
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