As supermarkets begin rationing some items the spread of the virus has resulted in major quarantine policies in Italy, as well as some supermarket rationing in the UK. The government has also said that up to a fifth of the UK workforce could be off sick during the potential peak of the Covid-19 outbreak. While…
As of 17 February, there have been more than 70,000 confirmed cases in mainland China, and 1,696 deaths from the virus. Quarantine measures are being tightened around the world in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. So far there have been just nine cases of the virus in the UK, and no…
The opportunity to live or work abroad can be an enticing one. Experiencing a different culture, seeing the world, and finding better weather can all be powerful draws when a chance to emigrate arises. It’s a choice that millions of Brits have made. Indeed, estimates suggest that there are 5.5 million Brits permanently living overseas….
There are lots of reasons to take out life insurance. From giving you the security and peace of mind that your family are protected, to covering specific debts such as a loan or mortgage, there are many benefits to putting the right protection in place. Now, a new survey has also revealed that taking out…
How “green” is your food? Choosing what to eat is one of the main ways you can help to tackle climate change and other environmental issues. For example, a 2018 study from the University of Oxford found that becoming a vegan was the “single biggest way” to reduce your individual carbon footprint. However, a WWF…
What do you want to happen to your money, property, and assets when you’re no longer around to manage them? Losing our capacity to make decisions or, worse, passing away is not something we want to spend a lot of time thinking about. However, if you don’t consider what might happen in these scenarios, your…
Over the last few months, it’s likely that you’ve had to manage your finances carefully. You may have been furloughed and had to survive on a reduced income. You may have had to take time off work through ill health. Or, worse, perhaps you have been one of the many people who lost their job…
The diagnosis of a serious illness is a life-changing event. It can take an emotional toll as you face weeks and months of treatment, surgery, and recuperation. It also takes a financial toll, as you might have to take an extended period off work while still having to pay your mortgage, rent, or other monthly…
One of the main objections we hear from people with no life insurance is “it’s too expensive”. The first thing to say here is that life insurance is probably cheaper than you expect. A recent Legal & General study revealed that nine out of ten people significantly overestimate the cost of life insurance. When asked…
While it’s easy to overlook digestive and bowel health issues, they represent a major concern for millions of people. A report produced by Core, the UK’s only charity to fund research into gut, liver, intestinal and bowel illnesses, found that digestive disorders account for more than 10% of the work of GPs. And, this…
