TELLING PORKIES: Nearly half of us Brits (47%) would serve vegans non-vegan food for Christmas dinner More than 1/3 (36%) of those asked said they would not invite someone with tricky dietary requirements to their Christmas dinner Almost half of Brits (43%) say that a traditional Christmas dinner with all of the trimmings is their favourite meal of the year Research conducted by Leisure Range Cookers has revealed that 59% said the most challenging part of cooking a roast dinner is getting all of the elements ready at the same time In-laws voted the most stressful guests to cook for at Christmas…
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Cleanology, a leading London commercial cleaning company asked British office workers across the UK about their handwashing habits. The study, which aimed to shed light on hygiene practices in the workplace, revealed some shocking results about how often office workers wash their hands, touchpoints and which ages and industries are lacking hygiene harmony. Handwashing. It’s an inevitable part of everyday life. It’s the best way to protect yourself and the people around you from getting sick. With the global pandemic just behind us, washing our hands should be at the forefront of all of our minds after every bathroom use,…
As a general rule of thumb, breads are often pigeonholed as tasty but unwelcome carb generators, a rather lop-sided opinion of this popular mealtime staple, which if eaten sensibly can be a discerning yet versatile ‘energy essential’ packed with beneficial fibre, iron & calcium. This is one key reason why Gold Standard Nutrition, a business historically best known for supplying protein-rich meals and snack pots to homes, gym/leisure centres and university campuses saw a low carb opportunity to extend its on-the-go reach by creating a range of convenient/protein-rich wraps. Available in: Sweet Chilli Chicken, Chicken Tikka, BBQ Chicken, Full English…
During the colder, cosier months, many of us prefer to workout at home, embarking in new and exciting at home workouts to shake up our routines, and all in the comfort of our own homes. Especially as we approach 2024, it’s a great time to try something new and challenge yourself to start 2024 in the best way possible. Sculptrition, Founded by award-winning Personal Trainer Amanda Place offers online coaching for women, that’s both affordable (prices from £25 per month) and fun with a range of classes from yoga and pilates, to HIIT and strength training. There’s also on-demand…
The Canal & River Trust is asking the public for one last push to help crowdfund a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clean up the drained Brent (Welsh Harp) Reservoir. The £15,000 appeal is now less than £700 away from reaching its target, as the programme of winter maintenance work presents the Trust and its partners with a unique opportunity to tackle the years of littering being revealed by the receding waters. With the draining process well under way and expected to continue for several more weeks, a fish rescue is planned, as well as the removal of rubbish from the reservoir…
At the annual BALI Awards last Friday where the best of the UK landscape professions are celebrated, London College of Garden Design Graduate Craig Atkinson was awarded the 2023 BALI Chalk Fund National Garden Design Student of the Year. Craig graduated from the College’s Garden Design Diploma in 2022 achieving the highest aggregate mark for the qualification ever recorded for the course. Andrew Wilson, Director of Garden Design Studies, said “Craig’s work throughout the course was outstanding with compelling design ideas and engaging presentations that truly sold his concepts. We’re delighted that this has now been recognised by one of the UK’s…
Shoppers are going crazy for a bright green pea-powered hair mask loved by Gaby Roslin and Denise Van Outen! Speaking on Instagram Denise Van Outen, admitted that over-styling and long stints abroad had taken a toll on her hair. She credited a nourishing treatment mask from Hair Gain made from organic pea shoots with having reversed the damage of excessive styling and improving the condition of her hair. “My hair feels so much fuller”, she said “[it] looks thicker [and] there’s more volume.” Radio and TV personality Gaby Roslin also echoed Outen’s claims, singing the praises of the mask on Instagram as…
Samsung Calls for City Goers Near and Far to ‘Drop In’ at East London’s Hottest Pop-up Skatepark In partnership with Skateboard GB, Drop in with Samsung Flip Park, is a new immersive skateboarding experience like no other, inspired by the Galaxy Z Flip5 With #skatetok driving 2.3Bn views on TikTok and wider social platforms, the appetite for skateboarding is booming. Embracing the inclusivity of skateboarding, Samsung takes this passion to the next level with the upcoming launch of its ‘Drop in with Samsung Flip Park’, challenging everyone to have the guts to try it. Inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, this…
‘Tis the season to be savvy: AI-Powered Carols Created to Protect From Scammers this Christmas With Christmas Day fast approaching, now is a timely opportunity to consider fast, effective techniques of raising public awareness of online scams – especially as it’s estimated that US shoppers are set to spend $278 billion online this festive season*. Incorporating the theme of scams into classic carols and songs can easily raise cyber-security awareness, as it’s believed that rhyme and music can help people retain important information. Experts at Scams.info harnessed AI technology to create scam-aware adaptations of classic Christmas carols and songs, including Mariah Carey’s All…
In a surprising finding, 78% of fossil fuel companies are in favor of carbon taxes, research from ESSEC Business School finds. Professor Alain Naef explores the reasons behind fossil fuel companies’ support of carbon taxes. To understand where fossil fuel companies stand on carbon taxes, Professor Naef analysed how the 100 largest oil and gas companies communicate on carbon taxes. In order to do this, he conducted a survey to gain a better understanding of their take on carbon taxes. In asking why fossil fuel companies support carbon taxes, Professor Naef uncovered six different potential explanations. They are: 1. Winners…