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Stamp Duty Changes To Boost House Market

Prior to today’s announcement the market was doing rather well post lockdown, so the new stamp duty announcements will boost house sales further. Nearly nine in 10 people getting on or moving up the property ladder where stamp duty applies will not need to pay the tax at all… Read More
08/07/2020
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  • Categories: Financial, Investment, New Homes, property, Uncategorized
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How to Talk to your Children about Racism and While Privilege

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As protests continue around the world, Lauren Taylor finds out how parents can ensure their children understand what’s happening. George Floyd’s death in police custody and the subsequent protests across the world for the Black Lives Matter movement, has catapulted racism to the forefront of social consciousness. It’s long… Read More
01/07/2020
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  • Categories: Education, politics
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Explore these Crowd-Free Beauty Spots in the UK and Ireland

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Domestic travel is set to be busier than ever this summer. Escape the bustle by avoiding the obvious destinations, says Sarah Marshall. How often do we dismiss the easy option? Regarded as being ‘too close to home’, domestic holidays are frequently overlooked in favour of more exotic escapes; shelved… Read More
01/07/2020
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  • Categories: lifestyle, Travel
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5 Ways to Work Summer’s Sorbet Shades into your Scheme

These sugary shades are made for quick decor updates, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Keen to give your home a summer refresh? An easy – and soul-soothing – route to bright and breezy decor updates are pretty pastels and sorbet shades. Not only do they add a sweet touch to a… Read More
01/07/2020
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  • Categories: home, Interior Design
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How to Combine Veg and Flowers in Pots for an Eye-Catching Display

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Horticulturist Tom Harris explains how to combine edibles and flowers to create colour and flavour in containers. Throughout his life, plantsman Tom Harris has planted thousands of containers to enhance gardens nationwide and beyond. He’s perked up unpromising small spaces with both flowers and edibles, and says you can… Read More
22/06/2020
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  • Categories: Environment, garden design
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What will the Gardens of the Future Look Like?

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Tougher plants, smaller plots and more communal spaces may all form the gardens of the future. Hannah Stephenson finds out more. Gardens are extremely important for both physical and mental wellbeing – which has become increasingly apparent this year. But what are they going to look like in the… Read More
17/06/2020
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  • Categories: eco-friendly, garden design
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3 Ways to Help your Child Feel More Calm

Claire Spreadbury asks experts for advice during this tense time. Whether they’re struggling with schoolwork, battling with friendships or feeling the highs and lows of our current situation, being a kid is never easy. So, what can parents do to help instil a sense of calm? There are activities… Read More
17/06/2020
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  • Categories: Health, lifestyle
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13 Ways to Style up his Space this Fathers Day

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Sam Wylie-Harris rounds up the best gifts for house-proud dads, coffee connoisseurs, aspiring chefs and music lovers. In these extraordinary times, the old adage ‘a man’s home is his castle’ has never rung so true, with so many of us spending much more time indoors. And it’s especially relevant… Read More
17/06/2020
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  • Categories: home, Interior Design
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