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August 22, 2021

How inflation affect your daily life and cost of living

Up until very recently, inflation had not been talked about, and for good reason. In late 2019, the overall annual rate of inflation was running at just about 1.8% according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).1 Similarly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that retail food prices were 1.8% higher in February 2020 than they had been the year before.2 In the summer of 2021, however, inflation began to rear its ugly head once again, with U.S. consumer prices recording their largest annualized increases in more than 13 years.3 Whether higher prices will stick around, or if it is just transitory as a result […]

June 26, 2021

House prices in the United Kingdom are rocketing

House prices in the United Kingdom have grown at their fastest rate in more than 16 years on the back of low interest rates and a government tax discount, according to a leading mortgage lender. Latest data from the Nationwide Building Society said its house price index rose 13.4 percent in June compared with the same month last year, a rate of growth not seen since November 2004. The lender’s house price index showed prices increased 0.7 percent compared with the previous month, pushing the average residential property price to more than 245,000 pounds ($339,000), Reuters news agency reported. Nationwide […]

June 4, 2021

Tips that could help you to live a healthy life in 2021: A special guide to preventing yourself from the Covid-19 pandemic

The world is facing a very dangerous pandemic named Covid-19 that has taken millions of lives. The whole world is now facing a lockdown which leads the public to involve in several health issues. Nowadays, it is very hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle in this pandemic. There are a lot of experts who are facing question by the people that what are the ways or activities we should do in order to maintain our healthy lifestyle. If you are one of them who are showing concern on this issue, then don’t worry about that. In this guide, we will […]

February 8, 2021

Best ideas for celebrating a lockdown Valentine’s Day on a budget

It’s tempting to treat Valentine’s Day just like any other day this year, what with the UK still being in lockdown. But it’s still worth celebrating, whether with your partner, your family, or your friends. Below, I recommend ways to make the occasion special while sticking to restrictions and not blowing the budget. Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, so there will be an opportunity to celebrate at some point over the weekend, whether it’s virtually or with the person you live with. Here’s how to spend it. Dress up Prep for a stay-at-home date night by actually […]

December 21, 2020

Christmas Gatherings Cancel and London Shops Close Over COVID

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday as he imposed a new, stricter level of coronavirus restrictions on the region to curb rapidly spreading infections. Johnson said Saturday that the capital and large areas in southern England already placed under the highest level of the U.K. government’s three-tiered coronavirus alert system will move into a new Tier 4 that requires all non-essential shops, hairdressers and indoor leisure venues to close after the end of business hours Saturday. […]

December 10, 2020

What Changed Black Friday Amid COVID-19 in the UK

With the U.K., Germany and France entering a second lockdown in November – and the U.S. still facing social distancing, curfew and stay-at-home rules across varying states – the Black Friday we know and love is looking quite different in 2020. In the U.K., Black Friday and Cyber Monday were predicted to generate £6 billion in sales before national lockdowns were announced, according to a report by Finder.com. Now, with the “Golden Quarter” of retail facing lockdowns across November in the U.K., Black Friday’s predicted sales value is now £4.7 billion – a deficit of £1.2 billion. With the overall ‘Lockdown 2.0’ costing U.K. retail £2 billion a week (Charged […]

October 21, 2020

5 Ways U.K. Consumers Adjusted Their Shopping Habits

COVID-19 turned many people’s lives upside-down overnight – and one area that was quickly influenced was the retail industry. All of a sudden, many customer journeys were mostly occurring online. Here are some insights into the changing shopping habits of the consumers in the U.K. Some retail classifications reveal bigger changes to online shopping than others With many stores compelled to momentarily close their physical stores or run with substantial constraints in the U.K., there has been a notable change towards online shopping this year. The most significant boost was seen across home items and consumer electronics, as consumers in […]

October 18, 2020

The Transforming Shopping Behaviours Of U.K. Consumers

Approximately 17 million U.K. consumers are anticipated to make long-term changes to their shopping behaviours in the wake of the pandemic. A recent report estimates that 17 million Brits intend to make changes to the way they shop, as dangers of having COVID-19 at physical stores redirects shopping right into online networks. The projection is based on a new study of 5,000 customers from six European countries. Customers who perceive the risk of COVID-19 to be extremely high are virtually four times more likely to shift their purchasing habits. This group shows those in society that have in the past […]

September 30, 2020

How To Use Vouchers To Save Money During COVID 19

We all know the consequences we face during COVID 19 situation. This pandemic has changed lives and in fact, the face of the world. The whole world went to lockdown due to this deadly virus and if you are looking to spend money in this situation, don’t forget to save some. Having a few amounts in the bank for the bad time is a sign of sensible behaviour, so don’t forget to save a little when you earn. Saving Money Is Easier With Vouchers And Discount Codes During the pandemic, all the workplaces are closed, employees have been sent on […]

September 28, 2020

UK Luxury Industry Prepares For Coronavirus Outbreak

Luxury brands in the UK are preparing for a considerable decline in sales as the spread of coronavirus intensifies. The brand-new coronavirus was a severe threat to public health as the number of the confirmed case in the UK increased significantly. Flights between the UK and China continue to be waived. Chinese shoppers account for 25% of complete UK luxury spend, and now this number stagnates. The footfall influence is self-evident throughout London, and the outcome will undoubtedly be sorely felt on an international level, provided the high spend generated by Chinese consumers. No person knows how long the pandemic […]