Twenty years ago, local mum Tamsin Brewis took the plunge and opened a small baby swim school in Buckingham. Fast-forward two decades, and she is celebrating Water Babies Bucks & Beds’ 20th birthday – with a whopping 33,000 little splash-makers having learned the joys of swimming along the way! After a week of birthday fun, Tamsin is taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful journey that’s led her and her team to this incredible milestone. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years!” said Tamsin. “I started Water Babies with just 80 clients, and now over 33,000 little swimmers…
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The UK cannot afford to miss out on future trade with US states The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, must demonstrate to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, how important the US-UK relationship is to secure future trade deals with US states, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Simon Gleeson, Head of the firm’s US Desk, said: “The prospect of a US-UK trade deal seems more challenging than ever with the risk that bi-lateral trade between the US and UK will become a lower priority in light of the Trump campaign accusing Labour of “blatant…
Eat Scottish Mussels campaign is on a mission to tell the nation and a whole new generation of foodies, just how great these little miracles are! The campaign led by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group is part of a wider programme supported by the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers. This aims to inform and inspire more people to eat Scottish farmed mussels and other shellfish. SCOTTISH MUSSELS HAVE SUPERPOWERS!! Armed with recently commissioned research confirming their sustainability credentials and nutritional properties, the Eat Scottish Mussels campaign wants to let everyone know about this fantastic seafood, carefully grown around the West…
Taking place from 7-10 January, the Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Centre will serve as a key event for European buyers to explore new carpet and flooring trends. The addition of three new halls highlights the event’s focus on innovation and collaboration. The Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025 (CFE) is scheduled for January, with marketing and exhibitor sign-ups well underway. Building on its successful launch in December 2023, the expo returns with 120,000 square metres, offering more space for exhibitors and visitors alike. Following the initial event, which drew over 21,000 visitors from 103 countries, the…
Dr. Hande Ulusal, a leading dermatologist, discusses the growing trend of non-surgical rhinoplasty, often referred to as the non-surgical nose job, which offers natural results with minimal downtime. In recent years, non-surgical aesthetic treatments have experienced a significant rise in popularity, as more people seek natural, youthful results without the need for invasive surgery. Dr. Hande Ulusal, an expert in dermatology and non-surgical aesthetics, highlights the growing demand for treatments like lip fillers, pigmentation correction, and laser skin rejuvenation. This trend reflects the increasing preference for treatments that provide immediate results with minimal recovery time. Research from the PMFA Journal…
Our feet work hard all day long, supporting us during our daily activities and carrying us throughout our entire lives. However, many people are unaware of the importance of maintaining good foot health, not realising that this has a big impact on general health and wellbeing. Taking care of your feet is an essential way to protect yourself and prevent problems such as injuries and painful foot conditions, and there are many simple steps you can take to do this. Here at Foot Solutions, we understand how important it is to look after your feet and we can advise you…
Accelerated action needed to remove barriers to e-SAF growth say aviation leaders – 13 CEOs and 50+ companies collaborate on project to scale e-SAF – Air France / KLM first of big national airlines to sign – Project SkyPower identifies urgent 2-year window to get first-of-a-kind plants operational by 2030 to support sector emissions reduction targets The European aviation industry faces a critical window of less than two years to get first-of-a-kind e-SAF plants to final investment decision or risk missing regulated mandates, says a new report from Project SkyPower published today. New economic modelling from the project also shows…
A third of British residents believe that log burner installation should be banned in the UK, due to the harmful effects on the environment and the people that live in it. According to brand new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 33 per cent of people in the UK would support a ban on the installation and use of log burners in homes. Men were slightly more in agreement with a ban, with 35 per cent compared to 31 per cent of women. Within age demographics, younger people were very strongly in support of a ban, with 38…
‘Sweet’ is the UK public’s preferred flavour (38% of respondents) followed by ‘savoury’ (27%) and ‘spicy’ (19%). 78% of Brits believe their favourite drink enhances their mood, and 77% of the people polled agreed that the smell of a drink enhances its taste. Belfast is the city with the biggest sweet tooth – 50% of Belfast residents selected ‘sweet’ as their greatest ‘taste sensation’, compared with 26% of people in Liverpool. Gen Z were the most likely (85%) to say they’re ‘adventurous’ when trying new flavours, whereas people aged 55-plus year olds were least likely (56%). Popularity-wise, vanilla is…
Government must balance supporting low wage employees and businesses The Government’s increase to minimum wage could harm employers and lead to businesses closing due to an increase costs, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Heather Powell, a Partner at Blick Rothenberg, said: “The Government have announced that the National Living Wage will increase by 6.7% to £12.21 from 1 April 2025. Any increase is certainly welcome for those being paid it.” She added: “However, the Government has ignored the recommendation from the Low Pay Commission of a rise of 5.8%. Which means that this wage rise…