Buying presents for the men in our lives can be tricky. While trying not to stereotype too much, many men pride themselves on a relative lack of need and want for material items.

A lot of the time, however, the reality might be that great numbers of men simply don’t know what they want, or what could enhance their lives on a practical level when it comes to gifts.

So, let’s break the cycle, and suggest some great gift ideas if your husband’s birthday is coming up. As far as…

There was, unsurprisingly, further bad news for ‘UK plc’ in the latest Government figures, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that the economy declined by a larger than anticipated 0.3% during April 2022.

That 0.3% contraction came behind a 0.1% shrinkage the previous month. A concern for many observers was that April marked the first time since January 2021 that all three of the UK economy’s main sectors – services, manufacturing, and production – shrunk.

And…

A business in Gibraltar recently being hit with a ransomware attack has prompted authorities in the British Overseas Territory to warn other firms about this risk, while advising them on how they can minimise their own risk of cyber-attacks, and what to do in the event of being impacted.

What is ransomware?

The term “ransomware” is short for “ransom malware”; it refers to a type of cyber attack that prevents the affected user from getting into their computer system until they…

With many of us returning to the office after potentially a long period of being away, employee morale is arguably more important now than ever before. With boosted morale, employee productivity and job satisfaction will surely follow, which can help boost customer satisfaction and revenue in turn.

But how can you ensure morale in your own workplace is consistently positive? Let’s take a look.

1. Measure morale and commit to making changes

By regularly monitoring and…

With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household budgets, you are probably striving to make financial savings in various aspects of your lifestyle. However, food is a necessity, and you ideally don’t want to hamper the nutritional value of your diet if you can help it.

Fortunately, as the Sophie Cooks YouTuber, I have long been advising people on how to make everyday meals in a way that uses both time and money especially effectively. Here are just a few pointers on how you…

The Chicago based payment application Strike has confirmed that it has integrated with the Shopify ecommerce platform, promising quicker and cheaper payments. Eligible Shopify merchants can now receive Bitcoin payments denominated in United States dollars.

Lightning Strike Out

So what does this news really mean for e-tailers? The Strike digital payments platform is constructed on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN), a ‘layer 2’ scaling solution designed to enable faster and cheaper…

We are proud here at Prizma Graphics to be able to make available the GP-200, GP-300, GP-2000, and GP-4000 machines that constitute Canon’s ImagePROGRAF GP Series of printers. Choose any of these models, and you will be benefitting from a formidable six-colour or 11-colour printer, with all of them incorporating a fluorescent pink ink.

But beyond the above, what are the main factors that would cause you to choose one of these new Canon printer models over the others?

The key…

Peninsula,the leading global marine fuel supplier and reseller, today announces the commencement of physical operations in the Port of Fujairah.

Peninsula’s strong track record as a reseller in Fujairah, will now be combined with its global physical supply expertise to help further cement its position in and around the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The opening of a physical supply operation in Fujairah is the next step in Peninsula’s expansion from the group’s Mediterranean hub.…

Oktoberfest is one of Germany’s biggest festivals, and sees people from around the globe come together to enjoy beer, food, music, and dancing. Celebrations occur from mid-September to the first Sunday in October – hence the name – and 2019 alone saw an impressive 6.3 million people gather to enjoy beer, have fun, and celebrate the good times.

Are you looking to host your own Oktoberfest celebrations at home, but are unsure about the best place to start? Then we have good news – read on…

Build it, and they will come.

A telltale sign of an authentic Tiki party is the Polynesian decor. Tiki began after the second world war after many American GIs were stationed in the Pacific islands to the North East of Australia and New Zealand which includes Papua New Guinea, The Cook Islands, Hawaii and Tahiti.

We’re talking about coconuts, totem statues, driftwood, masks, fire torches, fishing nets, nautical glass, palm leaves and pineapples (not flamingos or pirates, which are…

August means many things to many people, but one thing it most certainly means for great numbers of us, is the chance to jet off to warmer climes and get away from it all. But do you necessarily want to get away from absolutely everything – including your Pilates routine?

It’s the pattern that so many of us go through when we head off on holiday – we drop not only those stressful workday ‘to-do’ lists and deadlines, but also those healthier aspects of our weekly routines. As a result,…

Before we go any further with this subject, we should probably make one thing clear: there’s nothing at all wrong with insisting on real flowers for your nuptials!

Indeed, even the packages we provide for Gibraltar weddings here at Sweet Gibraltar Weddings can include a bridal bouquet consisting of fresh roses with green foliage – just one of the many touches that help make our wedding packages so popular among a wide range of couples.

But even if you do ultimately decide that…

We may be in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis around the world right now, but that adage about the best things in life being free remains, in many cases, very true. And it might be especially true in Estepona this summer, when a free music festival is set to take place on the beach of La Rada.

Specifically, the festival is scheduled to be held from 10pm on Thursday, 23rd June, coinciding…

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Prior knowledge of tiling is not needed to start the course as we can…

The green light has been given to proposals to upgrade the route between the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and the A428 Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire, entailing the creation of a new 10-mile dual carriageway linking the two.

A development consent order has been granted by transport secretary Grant Shapps, thereby clearing the way for the project that is aimed at addressing one of the region’s most notorious congestion hotspots.

What else is known about the…

With energy prices and inflation having both risen astonishingly quickly, you are likely to be investigating new ways of tightening your belt. However, what if a child of yours will soon be celebrating a birthday – and expecting a fun-filled party to suit?

Given how the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with children’s birthday parties, you could be heartened to know that it’s perfectly possible to significantly trim the cost of one without the birthday boy or girl even noticing. You…

Development, optimization and qualification phases are crucial during the drug life cycle. At Selvita we work in efficient and flexible manner, using the best industry practices, in order to support our clients at this important process stage. Our team consists of industry experts with a thorough understanding of the process and long-standing professional expertise in the field, complemented by appreciation of the latest analytical and bioanalytical chemistry trends.

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Breast augmentation – the term used for surgery that enlarges the breasts – remains a hugely popular type of cosmetic procedure. However, it is partly for this very reason that you will need to take great care in selecting a shape and size of breast implants that will suit your needs and desires, including in relation to ensuring a trouble-free recovery process.

One of the most important things to note is that it can be extremely difficult to decide on the most appropriate size and…

How many of us want to spend much time thinking about the worst things that could possibly happen to us? The short answer is... not many. We would much rather be immersing ourselves in the things that bring us joy in life right now. Or we might feel that we have too many ‘immediate’ challenges in our lives to ‘fire-fight’, to even have the time to consider what unexpected adverse events could occur in the future.

This brings us neatly onto the subject of income protection insurance. It…

Buying a house in Spain can be a hugely exciting prospect – this is a chance for you to get your hands on your own piece of paradise, make memories with the people that matter most, and live life to the full.

Despite the undeniable perks, however, the process of purchasing a home in Spain can also be complicated. There are a number of factors to consider when making such a big decision as purchasing a new home – and this includes deciding the best time to purchase.

What are the…