A new study from Currys revealed that 44% of gamers believe their hobby makes them better workers, with more than half of all UK gamers (57%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem solving into their working day. These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing analysis. LinkedIn’s 2024 analysis of job listings, recruiter messages, and the skills possessed by recent hires found that soft skills reign supreme for UK employers in 2024, comprising most of the top 10 in-demand skills. Skills that topped the list were communication, customer service, management, leadership, and teamwork. 57% of UK gamers say they have developed some of these…
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Despite the implementation of UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations aimed at curbing excessive spending, the 2023/24 Premier League season witnessed numerous clubs overspending on transfers. A glaring example is Chelsea F.C., whose expenditure reached €467.80 million, far surpassing their transfer income of €269.50 million.* With this in mind, Ticketgum analysed factors such as player acquisition costs, average shirt prices, and the quantity of shirts required to ultimately uncover how many shirt sales are needed to cover Premier League transfer fees. The results: The Premier League players requiring the most shirt sales to cover transfer expenses Rank Player Previous club Current team Transfer price (£)…
The 10 best cities for music lovers # City Country Number of Music Venues Number of Music Festivals Planned Number of live concerts planned Number of Record Stores Number of Musical Instrument Stores Number of Artists/Bands from each city Score/10 1 London England 77 21 1906 110 19 2850 9.30 2 Los Angeles United States 135 3 1575 95 41 2516 9.14 3 Chicago United States 151 11 1347 56 9 1795 8.91 4 New York United States 124 2 1552 72 38 3061 8.87 5 Nashville United States 74 3 1211 53 42 479 8.72 6 Seattle United States…
The full line-up of chefs and bakers for the Scrumptious Bluewater Food Festival’s ‘Big Cookery Stage’ have been announced, as the link for ticket bookings goes live today. The new names on the celebrity line-up include: Great British Bake Off 2021 winner, Giuseppe Dell’Anno Kent’s very own food writer and TV star, Alex Hollywood Great British Bake Off 2022’s fan-favourite Janusz Domagala Award-winning chef, Tristan Welch, who trained with Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux Jr Cake designer to the stars and Great British Bake Off 2017 finalist, Steven Carter-Bailey The ‘Wholefood Warrior’, Eva Humphries, with a realistic approach to nutrition Great British Bake Off 2022’s silver medallist, Sandro Farmhouse…
Sand Inspired Interior Trends The serene, comforting, and tranquil colour palette of sand tones is emerging as a prominent trend in interior design. Reflective of sandy beaches and desert landscapes, these hues can be seamlessly integrated into flooring, accessories, and surface finishes, imparting a subdued and soothing aesthetic. We take a look at how the latest home products are helping homeowners achieve this on-trend style. Sand Castles Milano 100% wool carpet from £90 per m2, Riviera Home UK, rivierahomeuk.co.uk Texture plays a vital role in preventing sand-inspired colour schemes from appearing monotonous. Luxury flooring experts Riviera’s Milano collection delves into…
To celebrate the 2024 Olympics being hosted in Paris, Piccadilly’s iconic hotel, The Dilly, is launching a brand-new Parisian themed afternoon tea to give visitors a taste of Paris, right in the heart of London. Available from 13th May, the new Parisian afternoon tea will be served at the hotel’s elegant Terrace at The Dilly, replacing its classic London-themed afternoon tea for a limited time only. The new afternoon tea lineup features a selection of delicious sandwiches with nods to various French flavours, including the Jambon-beurre; a French baguette with sliced ham and cheese, the Crêpe; containing roasted vegetables and soft…
British homeowners have expressed concerns about the risk of flooding in their properties – with one in ten admitting they are worried about their homes being affected by water damage. This is according to new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, which found that 11 per cent of Brits state they feel anxious about the safety of their property, due to rising water levels. Regionally, 16 per cent of people in the East of England are worried about increased flooding, while in London, 14 per cent of residents admit to concerns. Fifteen per cent of homeowners in the…
With Micro & Hydro bobs are taking over our social media feeds, Celeb Hair Stylist Katie Allan provides her expert comment on the difference between the two and why it’s the style to know about this spring/summer… “Micro bobs are huge this spring/summer. The different ways in which they can be cut and styled means they are suited to most hair and face shapes. For more of an androgynous look you can keep the shape short and sharp, highlighting the jaw line. This means that it suits most people and accentuates your bone structure. It can also be tailored to…
Navigating the world of baby care comes with its fair share of joys and challenges. Even something as simple as folding your baby’s clothes can have nuances that many parents overlook. Carrie Shaltz Haslup, a former architect and founder of Tabeeze, knows all about functionality and how these folding mistakes can affect the longevity of baby clothes while also adding unnecessary time and frustration to your day. Thankfully, she is here to share the most common ones and how to avoid them. Folding Onesies Like Adult Clothes “Have you ever seen a baby with a neckline so big it looks…
Ember Technologies, (Ember®), the global design-led temperature control brand, will launch the world’s first self-warming Baby Bottle System into the UK market today. Harnessing Ember’s patented temperature control technology, the Ember Baby Bottle System consistently delivers perfectly warm milk for feedings in under five minutes. Designed with safety and ease of use as top priorities, the System utilises triple redundancy protections and multipoint temperature sensing to ensure milk reaches the perfect temperature every time. Additionally, the lightweight and ergonomic bottle features a modular design for easy cleaning, filling, and assembly. Key Product Details and Benefits of the Ember Baby Bottle…