It's no secret that cutlery baffles many British people. From iconic movie and television scenes where working class characters struggle with the numerous types of knives and forks used by the upper classes to endless stories of dining etiquette faux-pas involving choosing the wrong eating imp...

There are many reasons why Britain's energy prices are on the rise, from the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels to the import charges of natural gas and crude oil from Europe and the Middle East. However, a recent investigation by energy industry regulator Ofgem has sparked new hopes for UK c...

Although the UK has an excellent public healthcare service in the National Health Service, an increasing number of Britons are choosing to take out private health insurance plans for additional reassurance. Medical insurance can allow those who have become ill or injured to receive treatment m...

When thinking of luxury and performance, a Grand Tourer is the type of vehicle that immediately comes to mind. The name ‘Grand Tourer’ (GT) comes from the Italian ‘Gran Turismo’ and is a luxury car designed for long distance travel. Grand Tourers are not only able to drive at speed, but also p...

If you’re the outdoorsy type and happen to be heading to Bristol for a short break, you won’t have to worry about not finding anything to do that involves the great outdoors. In fact, Bristol is packed with opportunities to get outside and enjoy the natural world, from walking and hiking in ne...

In early 2011, Colin Firth became one of the latest actors to get his name set in stone – he received an honour that many celebrities crave: a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For many Firth fans, this addition may seem long overdue, but it’s Firth’s most recent performances that have seale...

When you’re first setting up your home office, one of the hardest things to overcome is the expense of all of the equipment you need to buy. And if you’re in a job that requires you to use machines for all types of tasks, such as scanning, faxing, printing, copying and much more, the cost of e...

When visiting a destination such as St Lucia, evening entertainment might be considered a bit of an afterthought. Think about it, with the island’s array of spectacular sights and Caribbean climate, worrying about after dinner entertainment might not be your number one priority when planning a...

The Yorkshire Dales is one of the United Kingdom's best-loved areas of natural beauty. Located in the county of Yorkshire in the northeast of England, the Dales is an assortment of hills and river valleys running from the Vale of York in the west to the Pennine hills in the east. A large area ...

From drying our hands after using the bathroom to keeping warm and getting dry after a bath or shower, towels play a surprisingly important part in our lives. The value of luxury towels is often underestimated, however, with many people happy to use low quality or old ones instead. It is telli...