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As a self-confessed tea pot, I'm very happy to be in the studio with specialist tea historian and writer, Jane Pettigrew.
For the first time ever, we can reveal the 'Tea League Table' - the best (and worst!) places in the UK to make a brew.
Places like Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Wolverhamptom are brewing up a storm... whereas Bristol, Southampton, London (boo hoo), Northampton and Cambridge have gone to [tea]pot as far as a cuppa's concerned.
Why is this? Well, it's not...
Posted by Emma on 14 May 2012
As William Hague announced in an interview yesterday that working harder is the only growth strategy for UK buisnesses, business champions IBM are advising the country's SME's that actually, 'working smarter' could be the answer.
This morning we're with Simon Porter, a Vice President at IBM, who's telling us that, by introducing cloud computing and enabling greater mobility in the workforce, employees can work on the move - freeing up resources and saving money.
And Mustaq Chandia, Director...
Posted by Lara on 1 May 2012
We're in the studio today with small business investment expert and entrepreneur James Badgett from the Angel Investment Network.
He's talking about how small companies and start-ups can find investment to grow - and hopefully become the big businesses of the future!
There's plenty of opportunity out there for growing companies to find investment, and perhaps looking to sources other than simply the big banks is the way forward.
Don't be put off by the current financial climate, fascinatingly,...
Today marks the start of National Flea Month... but before you get all itchy at the thought, also kicking off is - duh duh duuuh - the Pet Champions! Much more exciting!
And to both celebrate our pets and to raise awareness of National Flea Month - I'm in the studio with Merial Animal Health & Atomic Kitten and pet lover Jenny Frost...
We're talking about the ways to treat your animal should they become infested with those pesky critters... and research has shown that a shocking 35% of us...
Today I'm joined in the studio by Michael Thomas and James Glover, discussing the Simplyhealth Annual Dental Survey 2012 - which is now in it's seventh year and surveyed almost 12,000 people.
It's revealed that 54% of Brits say they are worried about being able to afford the dentist in the future, and one in ten have left is so long between check ups that they are worried the cost will have gotten too high. Despite availability to NHS dentists improving over the past year, it is now cost that...
In line with new TV series, Make My Home Bigger, property expert Jonnie Irwin is in the studio sharing his expertise for those of us wanting to make our homes bigger... that is to say, making use of neglected lofts and basements and turning them into comfortable living spaces.
So once you've settled, put down your roots and fallen in love with the area you live in - why not think about being clever with and making the most of the space you already have? It can even add value to your home by...
As we approach National Allergy Awareness Week today we're looking at how 12 million people are allergic to their own homes!
They're suffering from what's been dubbed 'Home Fever' with symptoms which can often be confused with the common cold or hay fever- a runny nose and sneezing.
Research by Allergy UK has revealed that six in ten people who suffer from Home Fever say their symptoms are worst in the bedroom- not surprising considering the average bed can harbour up to two million dust mites...
As we approach Depression Awareness Week, attention is focused on the inconsistencies between the number of depression sufferers across the UK and the staggering number of prescriptions being given out by GPs.
Concerns have been raised that that Doctors have become far too reliant on such an easy way of dealing with their patients and other, more natural options are being sidelined. Despite many sufferers finding them much more effective as a suppliment in order to cope with their illness....
Posted by Emma on 18 April 2012
We've all seen the horrendous pictures in the paper of girls who have dyed their own hair and ended up with rashes, burns and swelling - but research conducted by Natur Vital has revealed that, this still isn't enough to make all of us take proper precautions.
PPD, a chemical contained in 98% of hair dyes and is to blame for these scary symptoms, caused in some who have an allergic reaction.
But how do you know if you fall into that group? The simple answer is a patch test - an absolute must...
We're living longer. It's a fact. In line with our ever-increasing life spans, with men’s life expectancy now reaching 78 years and women’s 82, we're doing everything in our power to combat the signs of ageing. Some are going under the knife. Others are injecting their face with Botox in a bid to freeze the ageing process (and accidentally their facial expressions!). But the majority of us are relying on face creams and anti-ageing products that claim to perform all sorts of miracles. In fact,...
