If you have ever been out at the Metal Meter Box installed by https://www.meterbox.co.uk on the side of your house, taking the meter readings to submit to your energy supplier, you might find yourself wondering where all of our electricity actually comes from. Image credit We essentially have four main ways in which we generate…

How much stress do you experience on a daily basis? Did you know that prolonged stress can lead to a variety of health problems? Here are just some of the problems that can be exacerbated by stress and anxiety: Asthma Sufferers of asthma can experience worse symptoms if they get too stressed. Studies have also…

For the existence of public services such as the NHS, the army, social services and the police force, we have to contribute to the government’s funds.  The vast majority of this revenue stems from income tax.  Other sources include National Insurance,  value-added tax on goods and services and corporation tax.  One of the most significant…

The global pandemic has seen many people changing the way they work. This could result from their employer not having the space to safely distance people from one another or a move away from employment into freelance work or self-employment. All of these ways of working have had an impact on the space that we…

All drivers have used petrol stations on countless occasions, even more so for those who drive for a living. Here are some interesting facts about garage forecourts that you might not know: Ever wondered why the cost of goods purchased in the petrol station shop are more expensive than any other shop? Well, petrol stations…

Planning for your retirement and getting older is a good thing to do. Even if you have no problems at the moment, making sure that you have everything in place should you need it will potentially solve a lot of problems in the future.

A rapid or irregular heartbeat due to blood clots that are formed in the coronary arteries is often the cause of heart attack. As we age this can happen more, the buildup of plaques in the arteries that provide oxygenated blood and convey blood from the heart muscle to the various organs of the body…

It doesn’t matter how big your business is or how quickly it is growing, you are still at risk of having problems with cash flow if your finances aren’t being managed as efficiently as they could be. For example, if your bills are due before your business receives the profits to pay them, this will…