Opinion
The top 10 ugliest rooms in the world
It’s often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but sometimes everyone has just got to agree that beauty just isn’t there! We thought we’d put together some of the ugliest rooms we could find from homes around the world. Some of these rooms are so ugly they might actually be classed [...]
Do you really need a Sat Nav?
Sat Navs are fairly commonplace nowadays. They can be a huge help when going to an unfamiliar area, heading off on holiday or visiting someone for the first time. Not only are they designed to take you straight to your destination, they can also help you navigate to local attractions, find a restaurant or search [...]
The curse of the stag and hen party
For many brides and grooms, the stag and hen party is an important part of the wedding build up. While some couples opt for a small, local celebration with close friends and family, many decide to travel abroad to celebrate in style. Although most stag and hen parties are fun, frivolous and hitch-free, some unfortunately [...]
Tweet me a job: how recruitment has gone social
Online recruitment is certainly not a new phenomenon. Recruitment sites (such as Monster and Jobsite) are a popular way for recruiters to reach a mass market and for candidates to receive up-to-the-minute job updates to aid their search. Sites such as Gumtree also prove popular for posting permanent and temporary jobs as well as internships. [...]
The car insurance industry’s dirty secret…
You may have seen reports and discussions in the news this week around personal injury claims. The process by which personal injury lawyers acquire personal customer data has recently come under the spotlight. Customer details, such as phone numbers, are often passed onto to these personal injury lawyers by car insurance providers and even by [...]
What to learn from Danny Baker’s battle with cancer
Photo source: BBC News Radio DJ Danny Baker has recently spoken out about his battle with throat and mouth cancer. With an extensive and successful career as a comedy writer, journalist and radio DJ, he admitted in a recent Guardian interview that he has led quite an extravagant lifestyle. Admitting that he lives really well, [...]
Clued up on your car insurance? Make sure you know this change in the law
There are some new rules surrounding car insurance which you should be aware of as a vehicle owner. So, to avoid a warning letter dropping through your letter box – read on… More restrictive laws have come into effect this week to help crack down on motorists who fail to buy insurance. Until now, it [...]
Where have all the good neighbours gone?
The recent Royal Wedding saw around 4,000 applications submitted for street parties. This sense of occasion and community spirit could well have brought many local communities together in celebration of the big day. According to research by Legal and General, this community bonding is long overdue. They recently commissioned some research which revealed that a [...]
What are the insurance advertising buzz words?
With comparison sites and insurance brands spending big on TV advertising, I thought I’d take a quick look at the difference in language between the two. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get a selection of actual transcripts for a fair comparison between a wide range of adverts. However, here’s an idea of some common words [...]
Secret world of celebrity scandal insurance
The pop star you just hired to promote your sugary, fizzy drink just got caught in the cloakroom of a New York club snorting Columbian marching powder. The footballer who just signed up to advertise your running shoe was caught in flagrante delecto with two ladies of the night in a Thailand Hotel. Corporations are [...]
