Browsing: release

With summer holidays on the horizon, millions of Brits have admitted feeling like bad pet parents if they’re away too long. Among Gen Z, that guilt is shaping entire travel habits, with almost half (48%) avoiding flying because of their pet. They’re also twice as likely as over-65s to plan holidays around pet-friendly accommodation (63% vs. 31%), showing that pets aren’t an afterthought for many young people – they’re the starting point. A new study of 2,000 UK pet owners by TrustedHousesitters reveals just how deeply the bond with pets runs: over half (52%) of owners saying they feel like a “bad…

Boodil, a pioneering payments fintech, has forged an exciting partnership with Aquilium Travel, a premier luxury travel agency based in Cheshire, renowned for its bespoke and personalised travel experiences. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Boodil’s mission to transform payment processing for the travel industry through its innovative open banking platform. Boodil’s travel payments platform, launched last year is designed to meet the unique needs of travel merchants. The platform leverages Open Banking technology to offer a cost-effective, secure, and efficient alternative to traditional card payments. Boodil has already gained traction in the industry, securing partnerships with prominent organisations…

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. Tours and Tastings at the Nyetimber Estate This experience offers guests the opportunity to stroll through Nyetimber’s historic vineyards set amidst the rolling hills of the South…

As summer holidays approach, parents face growing concerns over screen time, online safety, and digital resilience. SWIPE: mastering the art of handling trolls and protecting your peace provides the ultimate solution, empowering families to navigate the internet with confidence. With school holidays just around the corner, parents are bracing for the dual challenge of keeping children entertained while protecting them from the darker side of the internet, online trolling, cyberbullying, and digital overwhelm. SSWIPE: mastering the art of handling trolls and protecting your peace offers a timely lifeline, equipping parents with tools to foster resilience, assert boundaries, and turn digital…

Pet accessories shop Fur King can reveal that dog owners could save a whopping £1,800 with the new pet passport, which was announced in the UK-EU trade deal on Tuesday 20th May. Keir Starmer announced two deals that would make it easier for Brits to enter the EU, with the first being that UK citizens will be able to use EU passport gates again, and the second being the reintroduction of pet passports. Currently, pet owners in the UK must obtain an animal health certificate (AHC) from a vet each time they travel to countries within the EU and Northern…

The future of driving could be part-time, according to new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. A deep dive into two decades of transport data reveals emerging signs that Brits’ relationship with car ownership and usage is evolving, with car club memberships surging[1], a decline in the number of car trips taken[2], and fewer young people holding drivers licences[3]. Car club memberships surge by 143% as drivers embrace flexible alternatives to car ownership Between 2019 and 2023, UK car club memberships rose 122%, with active members up 143%[1], highlighting a shift toward flexible, shared car access. Car clubs allow members to…

Households have been told to avoid the temptation to blitz everything in their garden, as experts share six things that shouldn’t be pressure washed. As the weather warms up and Brits get to work on sprucing up their gardens, experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are urging caution when using pressure washers. While the tools are great for patios and driveways, misusing them can cause serious damage and could result in paying out for repairs or replacements of things like wooden furniture, lights, garden sheds and electrical equipment. Using pressure washers and hosepipes for cleaning tasks also requires a lot of water, so using them sensibly is…

Unleash your inner spy and take a trip to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, where many of the key scenes for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol were shot. Over a three-day filming period, Tom Cruise and co worked their magic in one of Dubai’s most luxurious hotels, most notably shooting the impressive ‘black tie scene’ in the hotel’s Ottoman-inspired lobby. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a palatial beachside resort located on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, and it’s the perfect place to live your best movie star life. The hotel’s interiors are inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and feature…

UKHospitality said that ‘unsustainable’ pressure on businesses would inevitably see prices continue to rise. Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “This significant increase in inflation is unsurprising given the £3.4 billion in annual cost increases that hit hospitality in April. “It’s clear that, on top of continuing hikes in utility prices, the raft of additional costs from the Budget, which came into force in April, is putting unsustainable cost pressure on already strapped businesses. Regrettably, that forces up prices and so fuels inflation. “This strengthens the need to tackle the ongoing cost of doing business crisis. The Government must…

Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit has been crowned the inaugural home scent of the year by washing and bathing brand Baylis & Harding. In a first of its kind launch, the Home Scent of the Year has been selected based on fragrance, home and hand wash trends, following nationwide research which reveals that around a third of Brits (32%) prefer citrus scents in their homes. The refreshing and energising Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit scent is already proving a popular choice across the Baylis & Harding hand wash range and is a favourite amongst celebs like Amanda Holden. When it comes to…