Even if you have never visited Marbella, there’s a good chance that you will know something about the Starlite FestiMarbella luxury transfers one of the continent’s major cultural events of reference in recent times. And as reported by SUR in English and elsewhere, the 2022 edition is fast approaching, set to be held from 10th June to 4th September.

There will be plenty to look forward to, with various big names set to perform…

The UK Government’s decision to put up Corporation Tax from 19% to 25%, taking effect from next April, will cause the country to fall 16 places on the global ‘league table’ for corporate tax, from sixth to 21st.

That is the finding of new research reported by Accountancy Today and shows the stark impact of the change that received Royal Assent in June 2021. Even after the increase, the UK is set to be more competitive than many comparable economies.

“A fine balancing act”

A…

If you ever thought that one of the downsides of cryptocurrency is that you can’t exactly use it to buy a coffee during a rushed lunch break, it’s time to disabuse yourself of that notion. As reported by Cointelegraph, the major coffee chain, Costa Coffee, now accepts Bitcoin payments in Gibraltar.

Big names are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency

The news outlet said it was not only Costa Coffee, but also Card Factory and Hotel Chocolat that now accepted Bitcoin as a currency…

What I’m about to say to you might seem to have little ostensibly to do with my acting classes in London, or even online. Nonetheless, whatever the nature of the coaching for which you join me, it is something that ought to be borne in mind.

And that message is as follows: think of the last few years we have gone through. Does it ever feel to you at times that we have had two years, perhaps two and a half, largely marooned in semi-permanent “fight or flight” mode?

To me, it…

It may feel to many of us as if the ‘acute’ phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is now over – but as with so many other aspects of life these days, the situation isn’t quite as simple as that. As recent news headlines have shown, the coronavirus has shown its ability to keep on surging, so there is a need for workers to stay vigilant and consider how they can best maximise their safety.

Then, there is the not-insignificant matter of the new ‘hybrid office’ era. This is a world of work…

Amid the overwhelming rush of events – both inside and outside of the fashion space – that has been 2022, even some of the keener catwalk-watchers could probably be forgiven for overlooking that this year has already seen what could turn out to be a very interesting ‘first’.

Yes, from Thursday 24th March, and continuing through to Sunday 27th March, we have seen the running of the inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) - an event that really can claim to be a fashion week with a…

Yes, we know; plenty of you will be more than a little tired of hearing about the cost-of-living crisis. However, you are probably much more tired of actually having to deal with it, and it seems that the situation will get even worse for households and businesses before it gets better.

On this backdrop, you may be looking to the winter ahead, and contemplating that this upcoming Christmas will be a very different proposition to recent Christmases.

Here, then, are some ideas…

For many of our customers with high-volume production requirements, their HP PageWide XL printers fulfil an invaluable role.

This is something that our team at Prizma Graphics has also recognised – hence our recent decision to launch a section of our site specifically dedicated to the large-format printing paper and other media that can be used with these printers.

It is in this part of our store where you will find our own Prizma-branded media range, along with HP-branded media –…

At the time of this blog post being written, we were well into the summer – and therefore well into the typical British outdoor swimming season. And we know what you’re thinking; this is the very time of year when, as a pool owner, you are likely to suddenly realise you are short of certain key equipment or other essentials.

Having those items to hand will enable you to get even more enjoyment out of your pool this summer, and perhaps even beyond.

As pool equipment suppliers, we…

It’s one of those things that might have long been a dream of yours: building the home bar that would provide quite the backdrop to family and friend gatherings and parties, while meaning you never (at least theoretically) need to head out to the pub again.

But even if you wanted to spend all your free time in your home bar, the fact is, many of us are under serious financial pressures right now. Indeed, the situation may well be even more acute by the time you read this.

So,…

It’s no secret that Spain can be an exceedingly rewarding part of the world in which to live, for reasons ranging from its hot, dry Mediterranean summers to picturesque scenery and generous sporting and leisure amenities. So, it should hardly be any great surprise that so many people seek to rent property here, which presents plentiful opportunities for landlords, too.

You may be reading this as someone who has previously been a landlord in other countries, or you might have never…

A lot of foreign property buyers in Spain make use of mortgages, and they do so for a variety of reasons. In most cases, of course, it is to help afford the purchase, as it means that apart from the deposit and purchasing costs they can spread the cost out over time. In some cases the mortgage payments can be earned back through rental income, but even many who do not strictly need a loan to acquire a Spanish property use financing because it suits their purposes.

In other words, even…

With the summer in full swing, and COVID restrictions lifted, there’s never been a better time to have a house party.

Thanks to the introduction of government restrictions, and the cost of living increasing, people are turning inwards for their party fix, choosing to have parties at home.

Gone are the days of queueing at midnight, losing your friends in the club, and paying far too much for off brand liquor.

Say hello to dancing in your jeans, and making your drinks exactly…

You may or may not know Pilates and perhaps even Brighton Pilates, but how well do you know our founder, Ellie Maud? Let’s introduce you to a little more about the renowned Pilates instructor who has helped build up this business.

Ellie has been passionate about Pilates since she was young, although her route to the Pilates method wasn’t a direct one; it was actually her love of dance that helped bring along her appreciation for the finest aspects of movement and exercise.…

Working from home is a practice that many of us have become much more familiar with over the last two years, due to circumstances that we may have never predicted beforehand. But the chance to help yourself to something from your own home fridge is far from the only potential benefit of home working; indeed, it may even inform where you choose to live or buy property.

This is certainly something that a lot of people interested in buying property in Sotograndehave had reason to think…

Getting married in Gibraltar is such an exciting prospect for many couples, that other important aspects of their wedding may easily slip out of their minds – including on the day itself, as they find themselves so fully focused on the beautiful venue and scenery surrounding them.

Fortunately, we’ve remembered five things you should be careful not to forget on your own wedding day – so, let’s take a look at them to refresh your mind.

Keeping track of your décor

The best…

If you have been wondering just how much of a ‘hit’ the Costa del Sol area of Spain is among overseas visitors at this point after the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the short answer is… a big one!

Indeed, according to a recent SUR in English report, tourism in the southern Spanish region is gradually edging its way back to pre-pandemic levels, to the extent that the number of foreign passengers arriving at Málaga Airport during the first four months of 2022 was 82% of the level…

With so many tips, tools, and pieces of grooming advice out there, it can feel impossible to know where to start when it comes to grooming yourself and feeling your best. This blog post will go through some of the top tips on how to make the most of your new men’s groomingset.

Starting from the top: haircuts

One of the benefits of having long hair is being able to go months without a haircut that nobody will notice. When you have short hair, however, you don’t have that luxury.…

A major subject of conversation in the UK in recent weeks has been the intense heatwave during mid-July that saw peak temperatures exceed 40 degrees C, or 104 degrees F.

Not all of the UK’s current transport infrastructure stood up well to the challenges posed by the elevated heat. But what factors seem to have made the UK’s roads particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of the heat, compared to countries in mainland Europe?

Matthew Lugg OBE, international highways expert…