The world’s largest internet retailer may be at the mercy of a future ‘cardboard box tax’ after councils up and down the country are being left with huge recycling bills. Image Credit Cardboard use Tech giant Amazon – which is worth $1 trillion – currently pays towards the collection and recycling of its huge cardboard …
September 2018
A short history of Kas
The roots of Kas go back to the bronze age. At this time Kas was called Habesus or Habesa. According to Herodotus, Lycians came from Minoan Crete, following a dispute between two royal sons, Sarpedon and Minos. It was Sarpedon and his followers that settled the area of Anatolia sometime before 1200 BCE. The region …
The future of tech health in the prevention of STIs
Technology is useful in all areas of life, with sexual health no exception. There is greater demand than ever for sexual health services; however, funding cuts mean that it is difficult for health providers to meet this demand. This is where tech could help. Image Credit Resistant superbugs New superbugs are arriving all the time, …
The most common rental property repairs
If you’re considering investing in a rental property, then you’ll know the perks they offer. However, they also need a lot of care, attention and constant maintenance. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure fixtures and fittings are up to standard and all repairs are carried out. Image Credit Many homeowners choose block and …
Could You Be Paying Too Much for Boiler Cover?
It can feel reassuring to have a comprehensive breakdown package for your boiler, but you could be paying too much compared to the costs of servicing and repairs. Image Credit While the average cost of a boiler breakdown contract is £242, according to Which?, it costs on average only £75 for an annual service, and …
What behaviours do HGV drivers find most frustrating on the road?
Who would be an HGV driver? Some drivers get reasonable pay rates but have no union to bat on their behalf on working conditions. Haulage companies are short of drivers, but the government will not help with training. To cap it all, some car drivers behave as though lorry drivers are an irritation to be …