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With more places and platforms than ever to buy second-hand and the refurbished market growing by 17% each year[1], it’s no surprise more people are turning to cheaper, more sustainable ways to shop. To find out how people are using second-hand shopping to furnish their homes, from what they’re buying and why, to how they’re getting it all home, temporary van insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK adults who’ve bought second-hand furniture[2]. Budget First: High Prices Drive Brits to Buy Second-Hand Furniture The top reason people turn to second-hand furniture is because new furniture is too expensive, with 46% citing cost as…

But according to experts, this is no accident.Phil Ossai, personal branding expert and founder of Ossai Agency, claims that there are key ingredients behind their success that other brands should make note of. Below, Phil reveals the lessons we can learn from some of the most talked-about products when it comes to creating viral buzz: Labubu dolls “Labubu dolls are a classic example of scarcity marketing. This refers to using people’s desire for things that are hard to come by as a way to drive demand and sell products. “The more difficult an item is to acquire, the more we…

As the UK basks in the first real glimpses of sunshine, Brits are heading straight to Google with a burning question: Can you wear sunglasses while driving? Google searches in the UK for ‘can you wear sunglasses while driving’, ‘is it illegal to wear sunglasses while driving’ and ‘are you allowed to wear sunglasses while driving’ have all increased by 5,000% in the last month. What’s more, searches for ‘sunglasses driving law’ are up 350%, too. Experts from breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance share the top things drivers need to know now that the sun is starting to make an appearance across…

A new study conducted on behalf of Adobe looking to uncover the most popular UK landscapes among photographers has crowned the most photographic destinations in Britain. The research was conducted by examining user engagement and upvotes on the popular r/LandscapePhotography subreddit. By analysing hundreds of posts shared among the online photography community over the past year, locations were ranked based on the number of images posted, the number of ‘upvotes’ received and overall engagement levels. The UK’s Most Photogenic Landscapes by Popularity Score The top ten locations based on the scoring system were: LocationNumber of PhotosNumber of UpvotesPopularity ScoreThe Scottish Highlands3815,81496.1Devon, England341,85076.9Gwynedd,…

In the heart of the Valley of the Kings of France, near Amboise and Tours, ChâteauLouise de La Vallière, a luxury hotel nestled in nature welcomes its guests for anexceptional experience, a journey into the history of France and that of the royalmistresses. A Story: that of the royal mistresses Le Château Louise de La Vallière is a true example of Renaissance architecture inthe Loire Valley. The future Duchess de La Vallière spent part of her childhoodbetween the Hôtel de Crouzille in Tours, where she was born, and the Château deLa Vallière in Reugny, acquired by her great-great-grandfather in 1542.…

A new study has revealed Camden as the UK’s ultimate party destination, according to research conducted by iGaming marketplace Gamblorium. The research analysed 375 local authorities’ performance across 14 key factors, including the density of bars, the crime rate, and the number of taxis per 100,000 residents, as well as each area’s ONS happiness score out of 10. Each destination was then awarded an overall score out of 100 to create the ranking. Camden was the top performer, with a score of 75.70 out of 100. The borough reports the highest density of bars in the UK at 183.47 per 100,000 residents,…

Three-time World’s Strongest Man winner, Tom Stoltman from Invergordon, Scotland has revealed his top tip for cooking steak at home, and his method might just surprise you. In one of his latest Instagram posts, Tom revealed that he’s recently started relying on his trusty air fryer to deliver a perfectly cooked steak every time. In the video, we see Tom add a generous knob of butter to the top of each steak before cooking for 13 minutes. Despite mixed opinions, it appears that Tom’s method might be catching on. In the days following the post, Google searches for “can you cook…

A recent phenomenon ‘office air’ has gained traction on TikTok through multiple videos from office workers going viral. This came as an extension of the ‘boyfriend air’ trend which opens up a discussion about how our external environment can affect our appearance. There has been growing conversation around many employers enforcing return-to-office mandates. A recent study by KPMG found that more than four-fifths (83%) of CEOs expect to see a full return to office within three years. Meaning that’s likely that we will be spending more time in the office. The ‘office air’ trend has led TikTok creators to share their experiences…

Tennis trainers and rebounders have become a viral sensation on TikTok, sparking a surge in interest. In fact, global Google searches for the term tennis trainers have increased by 64% in the past 30 days. Alex Lovén MBE, founder of the sports and training equipment platform Net World Sports, explains what this piece of kit is, how trainers and rebounders vary, and how they can help transform complete novices into confident, seasoned players. Rebounders and trainers are excellent tools for beginners or anyone looking to take up tennis, whatever the reason. They are also ideal for intermediate players seeking a convenient way to practise and refine their…

A hair transplant surgeon has warned that your daily tuna sandwich could be accelerating hair loss due to high mercury levels. Dr. Mehmet Erdogan, Co-Founder and Hair Transplant Surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic, revealed that consuming tuna regularly exposes people to dangerous levels of mercury that can damage hair follicles. “That tuna sandwich you have every day might be the culprit for your receding hairline,” Dr. Erdogan said. “A study from 2019 has found that high mercury dietary intake via tuna consumption has caused hair loss for a 43-year-old woman.” According to the hair expert, eating just one tuna sandwich daily increases…