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With modern cars steadily increasing in size[1], but the recommended dimensions for UK parking bays stuck in the 1970s[2], today’s drivers are finding themselves in an increasingly tight spot. New research[3] from temporary car insurance experts, Tempcover, examines some of the biggest cars on UK roads and compares their dimensions to the typical UK parking bay, revealing just how little room is left once you’ve pulled in. From tricky manoeuvres to door-dinging dilemmas, the findings highlight a growing mismatch between the cars we drive and the spaces we park them in. Which Cars Are Longer Than a Typical UK Parking Space? The typical…

Several budget airlines now only provide travellers with the luggage option of an under-seat cabin bag or personal item that fits under the seat in front of them. Otherwise, travellers face extra costs for an overhead bag or checked luggage. Following this, a new search trend analysis by the menswear retailer boohooMAN revealed that Google searches for “underseat bags” have soared to a new high worldwide, up by 163% compared to the last five years. The size of these bags does not provide holidaymakers with ample space for many outfit options. For example, Ryanair cabin baggage dimensions are 40 x…

Spokesperson: Lucy Sherliker, Head of Customer at Zuto car finance “If your car’s air con is on the brink or not working altogether, driving in hot weather can be sticky and uncomfortable, especially if having to make a long journey. But with a few smart hacks, you can stay a lot cooler behind the wheel. “Where possible, plan your journeys early in the morning or later in the evening, when the sun’s not at its peak. During the drive, open windows slightly to allow air flow, but avoid having them fully down at high speeds, as this can reduce cooling and increase…

About:Energy, a world-leading innovator in battery development software, today announced a series of major growth milestones, reinforcing its position as the go-to technical partner for organisations aiming to accelerate time to market, reduce development costs, and make right-first-time decisions through simulation. The Voltt, About:Energy’s flagship database of commercial battery models, now features over 30 high-performance cells across a range of formats and chemistries from industry leaders like LG, Samsung, and Molicel, as well as next-generation innovators including Amprius and Inobat. This expanded library enables customers to evaluate cell selection, thermal strategies, and fast-charging protocols early in the design process, supporting…

Earlier this week, GQ Magazine crowned Formula One star Lewis Hamilton as the best-dressed man at this year’s Met Gala.   While Hamilton blew both fans and fashion critics away with this year’s Met Gala look, new research suggests that the Ferrari driver may have sparked a new fashion trend. According to research by QR Code Generator, online searches for ‘Beret’ have increased by a staggering 130% since Lewis Hamilton took to the Met Gala red carpet last week. Online searches for ‘Beret cap for men’ and ‘Beret hat’ are also trending following Hamilton’s Met Gala appearance. For this year’s Met…

Award-winning British rum distillery DropWorks is celebrating the start of summer and a very special partnership with the launch of a delicious coconut cocktail which will be a ‘pleasure to create’ for bartenders. DropWorks debuted on the menus of Mildreds and mallow, vegan restaurants known for their exquisite plant-based dishes who have seven locations across London (five Mildreds and two mallows), in 2023 when the brand was first established, marking its very first cocktail listing. In fact, the restaurants were the first people to whom Drops Director, Chris Bryant-Mansell spoke, leading to the brand’s Clear Drop Rum being featured on the summer cocktail menus the very same year. Two…

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,…