Civil Service defends RHI scheme incentive cuts : The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme was designed to support businesses taking on eco-friendly heating systems; however, drastic cuts to the funding are threatening the scheme’s future, with severe implications for both the businesses committed to it and for the …

Brexit continues to drive British manufacturing woes : Brexit is already taking a toll the manufacturing industry, with the biggest decline in orders seen for over two and a half years. Image Credit The decline in industry CBI surveys for May indicate a significant drop in business likened …

Did you know this about cotton? : We are surrounded by things made from cotton, whether it’s the sheets on our beds to the bandages used in hospitals. It is a wonder material – loved for its softness, versatility, comfort, and durability. There are many things made …

Six ways to improve your football skills : Football – it’s our national game and greatest passion, and the Premiere League rules the roost when it comes to talent and skill. Most top footballers have spent years perfecting their craft, but there’s no reason why you can’t improve …

Why Background Music Matters in Business : If you’re a fan of Disney movies, you may already be familiar with the message of working while music plays in the background. The seven dwarves whistled while they worked, and Cinderella’s rodent friends sang merrily as they created her …

How lasers are being used to bond metal and glass : An Exciting new technology has been developed by scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh that enables glass and metal to be welded together using lasers. Image Credit The difficulty with attaching glass to metal previously rested in their differing thermal …

How a Same Day Courier Service Can Benefit Your Business : More and more businesses are looking to hire same day courier services to deliver their goods, as customers demand a rapid response once their order has been made. Image Credit By locating an efficient courier service, you can ensure pick-up …

Understanding the Difference Between Pre-Mix and Post-Mix Dispensing : If you own or manage a pub, club, bar or restaurant, you’ll know soft drinks deliver one your highest profit margins if you get your drinks to offer right. This means choosing the right drinks to serve, serving them quickly …

5 Fashion Tips If You’re Attending F1 : Whether you are a regular attendee to the Formula 1 racing or this is your first time, like any event, the old question of what to wear raises its head. We have put together some simple fashion tips to help …

Curtains v blinds: rental property considerations : There are unlimited window dressing choices for a rental property, and there are lots of considerations when deciding what is best for you and your tenants. Image Credit Cost, durability, maintenance, and aesthetics should guide your decision. Here are a …

An Introduction to Hosted VoIP : VoIP has been around for over 20 years now, with the first ever VoIP service being launched in 1995. This technology allows the sending and receiving of voice data packets over the internet in order to facilitate a phone call. …

Different Types of Satellites : When we see satellites on the ground, they tend to look very similar – simple shiny boxes or cylinder shapes with solar panel wings attached. However, out in orbit, these machines come into their own – behaving very differently depending …