Personal

Fly-tipping is defined as the illegal dumping of waste, the scale of which can vary between a few bin-bags to an entire truckload. This a growing problem in the UK and the motivations behind the crime can’t always be clearly determined.

In the UK, 1 in 4 of us will suffer from a mental health condition at some time in our life. As society starts to recognise the struggles of dealing with short-term or long-term depression, we ask – is the insurance industry on board?

Whilst many of us like to enjoy Pancake Day feasting on our favourite sweet or savoury concoctions, the event remains an important date in the calendar for Christians over the world.

The origins of Shrove Tuesday

The national day of gluttony is fast approaching; otherwise known as Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday. Pancake day is a national tradition which sees families using up all their treats in the kitchen cupboards in preparation for lent.

Have you ever used a price comparison site? Most people have, as, on the surface, they look like they’re showing you the best value insurance quotes on the market.

Car manufacturers will often boast the launch of an “instant classic” fully in the knowledge that cars need to be around 20 years or older to be deemed a “classic”. And that’s just for insurance purposes, depending on each provider.

Do you own high-value property or possessions? Do you enjoy expensive hobbies, such as collecting fine art or classic cars?

Driverless trains, such as London’s DLR, have been around for a while, and now autonomous cars and unmanned drones have further boosted society’s acceptance of machine-operated technology. But would we be comfortable flying in a pilotless plane?

When it comes to mental health, it can be difficult to find the right words to comfort someone who’s suffering. While most of us know to avoid saying things like ‘just snap out of it’ or ‘focus on the good things,’ the fact is that saying nothing at all can be just as, if not more detrimental.

With the Conservative election win signalling full steam ahead for Brexit, what does this mean for UK holidaymakers travelling to mainland Europe?