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Discover why heat pump maintenance is essential for landlords. Learn how regular upkeep saves money, ensures tenant comfort, and boosts property value. This guide explains the benefits, risks of neglect, and practical steps to keep systems running smoothly, helping you meet legal duties and enhance your letting business. Introduction: The Importance of Heat Pump Maintenance As a landlord, maintaining your rental property is a top priority. Heat pumps are becoming a popular heating solution in UK homes due to their energy efficiency and eco-friendly benefits. However, without proper care, these systems can fail, leading to unhappy tenants and costly repairs.…

From a hearty roast dinner to a classic full English breakfast, classic British dishes have become staples on dinner tables across the nation, loved for their comforting flavours and cultural significance. However, Google searches for ‘shepherd’s pie recipe’ are down 55% in the past year, with less and less people looking to create this traditional dish at home. With this in mind, a new study from Ninja surveyed 2,000 people and studied search trends for popular British dishes to uncover which meals are still loved and which might be nothing more than a distant memory. Shockingly, the new study revealed that shepherd’s pie…

English Wine Week returns for 2025 from 21st – 29th June and what better way to celebrate than with the pioneers of English sparkling wine, Nyetimber. From booking an Open Weekend at the Nyetimber estate for a Tour and Tasting, to celebrating on a Nyetimber terrace in London, or reading the Nyetimber coffee table book at home with a glass of sparkling wine, there are many ways to celebrate with Nyetimber this English Wine Week. Nyetimber has won multiple awards and just last month, 1086 by Nyetimber 2010 was awarded top scoring Global sparkling and top scoring wine overall at London Wine…

This summer, Della Vite & Glassette is inviting you to slip into the slow rhythm of long, sunny afternoons and the soft glow of golden hour with the launch of the limited-edition Della Vite X Glassette Aperitivo Set. A collaboration between friends – Poppy Delevingne, co-founder of Della Vite, and Laura Jackson, co-founder of Glassette – this limited-edition set is a celebration of La Dolce Vita. Whether you’re gathering beneath trees in the garden or having a picnic in the park, the Della Vite x Glassette Aperitivo Set is a love letter to Italy and aperitivo done right. Within the…

If you enjoy a pint of Guinness or Stella Artois at your local, you might want to take a closer look at your glass before sipping. A new hygiene study conducted by Glass Balustrades UK, in collaboration with 15 pubs across the UK and Ireland, has revealed shocking data about the cleanliness of pub glasses. As part of the study, inspectors visited 15 different pubs and tested 5 glasses of each brand at each location—amounting to 75 glasses per brand. The results? Some drinks, including Guinness and Stella Artois, were far more likely to be served in unclean, bacteria-laden glasses than…

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,…

In the last 30 days, Google searches for ‘how to make the perfect Yorkshire pudding’ and ‘best gluten free Yorkshire pudding recipe’ have both rocketed by 5,000% across the UK. With the high demand to know how to make the perfect Yorkshire pudding, experts at food box delivery service, HelloFresh have revealed the top reasons the nation’s puds might be falling flat, as well as their top tips to perfect a pudding, no matter what the dietary requirements. HelloFresh’s Senior Recipe Development Manager, Mimi Morley said, “Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free or have just struggled to get that light, fluffy Yorkshire pudding we all…

Looking for the ultimate refreshment to enjoy with friends this summer? Then look no further than the deliciously refreshing Caorunn Classic Gin for the ultimate summer sip. Caorunn is handcrafted in the Scottish Highlands and infused with five locally foraged Celtic botanicals and six traditional gin botanicals, which are brought together in the world’s only working Copper Berry Chamber, a process that sets it apart from other gins and delivers its perfectly balanced, iconic flavour. The final result? A slightly spicy, full-bodied and invigorating gin, with a clean and crisp finish. Serve with chilled tonic water over ice and garnish with the…

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…

Every 164 seconds, a home in the UK is burgled, equating to 526 burglaries daily. Alarmingly, 70% of these break-ins occur through doors, making them the primary entry point for criminals. Despite many homeowners believing they have adequate security, burglars can force their way into a weak door in under 10 seconds—often without making a sound. Now, Furniture in Fashion, Home Item experts, are warning homeowners to rethink their front door security and take action to reinforce their homes against opportunistic thieves. How Burglars Are Getting In While many homeowners focus on high-tech security solutions, the reality is that a poorly…