Doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it is a dream scenario for many. When you’re pursuing something that interests you, it won’t feel so much like work, and it can make for a more fulfilling job. Taking up a hobby in your spare time can be great for your mental well-being as well, helping you to unwind, de-stress, and giving you the chance to connect with other people. Apart from this, it can also give your finances a boost. According to a recent survey by Aviva, having a ‘side hustle’ brings in an average extra income of £500…
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By Paul Wilson, MD, Scorpion Vision Ltd Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fresh produce industry and the results are astounding: waste associated with inaccurate trimming of vegetables is being slashed to zero and flawless product presentation is now a reality. The root of the problem Topping and tailing vegetables such as leeks, sprouts, carrots, parsnips and swedes is dirty work. Somebody has to do it but, increasingly, nobody wants to. This situation has been exacerbated in recent years as labour availability has plummeted, prompting the vegetable processing industry to look to automation. Optical trimming systems guided by classic…
When preparing for a longer trip with your little ones, every parent has one goal – get there smoothly in one piece. During summer months, this becomes even more of an issue for many, with families planning around 18.82 million individual holiday trips all over the country, according to RAC. Keeping a child settled for drives can feel like a mountain to overcome, but a few key things may contribute to their enjoyment of the trip. So, what should parents look for before strapping their kids in to hit the road? In this article, we’ll put together a guide on…
After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has become an integral part of our daily lives. We’re used to seeing her portrait, profile and coat of arms in letters, on pennies and on cereal boxes – so what would be different now? All changesAll 29 billion coins in circulation in the UK feature the head of the Queen. The last design dates back to 2015 when she was 88 years old. This is the fifth coin portrait made during her reign. The Royal Mint would not say how or when they would start issuing coins with King Charles…
A former apprentice technician who rose to become CEO of the company he trained with, has donated hundreds of precision tools to the workshops where he trained at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC). Peter Lillicrapp from Europa Tool in Nuneaton returned to the college’s engineering studios to present engineering cutting tools worth £17,000 for students to use as part of their study programmes. Peter followed his engineering technician apprenticeship at NWSLC’s Nuneaton Campus between 1977 and 1982 and progressed to gain higher level qualifications. He is now CEO of Europa Tool based at Kingfisher Court, which is part…
Danny Hudson, director for UK & Europe of logistics & supply chain excellence firm FarEye, said: “Liz Truss needs to focus on the promise in her victory speech to ‘deliver on the energy crisis’. According to the insolvency firm Red Flag, more than 75,000 larger firms, that are high energy users, are at risk of insolvency or are likely to lay off staff without urgent government support. “The UK’s retail sector, its supply chain logistics industry and delivery fleets, are facing catastrophic consequences this winter. With doubling fuel and energy costs, wage inflation, and a labour shortage, it is being squeezed from every possible angle just as a recovery from Covid…
In today’s business world, efficiency is key. That’s why more and more businesses are turning to Atlassian products to help them streamline their operations. Here are eight advantages of using them: 1. Organization By keeping all your project information in one place, Atlassian’s products make it easy to track progress and stay on top of deadlines. Because they are cloud-based, they’re always available when you need them, from anywhere in the world. 2. User-Friendly These products are designed to be intuitive and easy to use, so you’ll be up and running in no time. The products are constantly updated with…
COSRX the cult classic brand that has taken over the internet is now offering major discounts on their viral products that have taken TikTok by storm in their Amazon End of Summer Sale Now fans of the beauty range can enjoy reduced prices of the company’s best-sellers which have been tried and tested in life hack videos on the social platform in a bid to boost every beauty regime. Using a minimal number of highly effective natural extracts in concentrated doses, COSRX products deliver visible results by treating skin – but only with what it needs. The trio of COSRX…
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (07 September 2022) – Adarma, the UK’s largest independent cyber threat management company, has today announced a new partnership with The Prince’s Trust to launch a ‘Get Started in Cybersecurity’ programme aimed at empowering individuals between the ages of 21 and 30 with cyber skills training and driving greater inclusivity within the industry. Adarma’s CEO, John Maynard, will join the Trust’s Technology Leadership Group and sit alongside representative members of over 50 companies, including Deloitte, Cognizant, Google and AWS, to offer support through fundraising and volunteering expertise. The cyber skills shortage has long been a sticking point for…
As the country inches closer to colder temperatures and people brace for Ofgem’s higher energy price cap in October, a new UK-wide survey reveals the impact the cost-of-living crisis is already having on household finances. Quotezone.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading financial comparison platforms, surveyed 1,000 households to ask about financial changes over the past 12 months. Nearly two thirds, 59%, said the bill that has increased the most this year was energy (including home heating oil), followed by motor fuel costs (petrol/diesel) at 23.7% and groceries at 12.8%. Nearly half, 42.9%, said they were spending over £100 more each…