February sees the highest number of workers call in sick Over half of Brits fake sickness to enjoy a day off work Employers reveal the worst excuses for calling in sick Over half of Brits (56%) revealed they have ‘pulled a sickie’, just to enjoy a relaxing day off work. Research shows that businesses pay 5.6 billion per year for sick days, with absence rates hitting 7.8 days in the UK last year on average. As 350,000 employees are expected to call in sick in February – the highest month of the year – Furniture At Work has revealed the ten major…
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Elondi – East London Dining and luxury skin and hair care brand APPELLES have teamed up to offer a fabulous luncheon, massage, and gift package for lucky mums this Mother’s Day. Take the lift to the glamorous third floor lobby of Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford (one of the world’s *best new hotels of 2023), and head to the Elondi – East London Dining for a celebratory Mother’s Day experience. Famous for its excellence in East London dining, executive chef Alessandro Femino has prepared a special set menu, of either two or three courses, showcasing the finest ingredients from some of London’s…
Ask the drinks expert Deano Moncrieffe: London drinks done right Mixologist, Agave Expert and Co-Founder of London’s first Agaveria’s, Hacha, Deano Moncrieffe spills the margs on where he likes to go for a tipple in the city.. As cocktails in London don’t always come cheap, Deano, the mixologist behind the 7th best cocktail in the world – Mirror Margarita the signature serve from Hacha, tells us which places are worth paying a visit, in terms of high-quality cocktails, and ambience. As we hit the end of dry Jan, and Valentine’s Day, National Margarita Day (22nd Feb) and the first signs of spring approach, Deano lets…
On Saturday 9th March, Treehouse Hotel London will join forces with heritage tea company, Whittard of Chelsea and nature-inspired luxury handmade jewellery brand, Alex Monroe to celebrate Mother’s Day. Inspired by the ultimate mother, the event, named ‘Mother Nature’, will be hosted at The Nest, Treehouse London’s celebrated rooftop bar that boasts incredible views of London’s skyline and invites guests to a delightful morning tea sixteen floors up. ‘Mother Nature’ welcomes renowned jewellery designer Alex Monroe himself, who will host an engaging panel talk detailing his process of designing and making jewellery inspired by the natural world. Alongside, Whittard of Chelsea tea specialist, Gabriella Russo, will join Alex…
The 2024 Six Nations attracts fans from all over the world, with 49 countries reportedly purchasing tickets this year – making it one of the most highly anticipated events in the sporting world. With matches spanning across six countries, the stadiums hosting the games are also part of the spectacle. Interested in this, experts at BestBettingSites.com took to TikTok, Instagram, and Google to uncover the most popular rugby stadiums that are hosting the Six Nations this year. The Most Popular Six Nations Stadiums Rank Stadium City Country No. of Instagram hashtags No. of TikTok posts Search volume (per month) Popularity score /10 1 Stadio Olimpico…
2024 Spring Interior Trends The change of season allows us to re-evaluate, adapt and perfect our interior design. We explore the key looks to add a fresh twist to home styles. Corner Comfort left: Moduleo Roots Classic Oak 24932 from £35.29 per m2. right: Moduleo Roots, Galway Oak 87372 from £35.29 per m2, Moduleo, moduleo.co.uk There’s a reluctance to let go of the comfort and cosiness of winter, and cosy corners offer an escape from the noise of everyday life. Rather than just a relaxing perch, they’ve grown to provide a work-from-home, study and creative space. A Great Impression Gallery…
As a business that set out in 2020 to showcase insect protein in a positive, sustainable light it was perhaps inevitable that the ‘early doors’ success of its high-flying bug bites and mealworm ‘superfood’ seasoning, would quickly result in Mr Bug making the pragmatic leap from occasional treats and nutritious condiments to ‘everyday affordable’ dog feasts. Made with 20% Devon mealworm protein, the Rolls Royce of nutritious insectdom, this latest Mr Bug instalment resonates with those dog owners prioritizing good gut health for hounds who have historically reacted badly to mass-market, conveyor belt dog foods (rashes, dry nose & skin,…
Robyn Electra is the co-founder of Gaff And Go, a transgender lingerie, swimwear and accessories brand for pre-op transgender women, non-binary people and those who tuck. Robyn Electra says: “Aged 20, I realised I was transgender; I used very painful and unsafe methods to tuck to achieve a discreet and flat front. Later, my objective was to fill a gap in the market for underwear and swimwear for trans women, non-binary individuals and gender non-conforming people in order to tuck. I want to provide the wearer with the ultimate confidence and comfort and to help to keep the trans community safe, and with…
With the 2024 Six Nations Championship in full swing, rugby fans are all eagerly watching and rooting for their favourite teams. To help rugby-lovers have the best possible experience during the championship, experts at Live Rugby Tickets have analysed various essential match day factors across the UK’s 20 largest cities to reveal which UK city offers the best Six Nations experience. Top 15 UK cities offering the ultimate Six Nations experience Rank City Number of Rugby Stadiums Number of Rugby Teams Number of Rugby Players Number of Sports Bars Average Pint Cost (£) Average Fast Food Cost (£) Final Score (/10) 1 Cardiff 2 23…
Most of us look for a partner to share life’s adventures with, and who better to get the ultimate advice when finding a long-lasting love than older generations?! To mark Valentine’s Day 2024 (14th February), care home residents around London have come together to share the dos and don’ts of a long-lasting relationship to reveal the secrets to finding your soulmate for younger generations. With an average age of 82, Lottie’s care home residents share their relationship dos and don’ts for younger generations: ‘Take it or leave it’, shares Barbara (91) ‘Never Go to bed angry’, shares Elizabeth (79) ‘Always…