You might know how to visit all your favourite buildings from the movies — such as Mentmore Towers in Buckinghamshire which became the Dark Knight’s Wayne Manor in Batman and scenes from Durham Cathedral which became the classrooms for Harry Potter and his friends. But what about famous gardens and landscapes that might be near you? If you’ve spotted a scene in a film that you’d like to visit, then read on we tell you where to find them: The Dark Hedges, featured in Game of Thrones The Dark Hedges are a row of beech trees that sit on Bregagh…
Author: Charlie Proctor
Currently, the financial and political climate is changeable and uncertain. According economists such as David Blanchflower, if we continue the direction we are heading, we will encounter a recession likened to that of the 2008 banking crash. Both the national and international financial landscape is facing turbulent times. In response to this, it is essential that you do everything you can to prepare your business for every eventuality. Read on to discover what you can do to safeguard your business, and if you are still facing uncertainty, contact an accountancy from that specialises in audits, tax advice, and small business…
Bobbleheads became increasingly popular ever since sports teams started giving them away to commemorate special sports events. While these game day giveaways began in baseball, almost every popular sport is now releasing bobbleheads. A lot of people are developing a hobby of collecting these small plastic statues of sports stars with over-sized heads that bobble. In fact, the bobblehead market is booming. Despite being the most sought-after game day giveaway items, there are several instances where these bobbleheads fall short of expectations. With all of the technological advancements, it seems that mistakes in shaping mounds of resin can still happen.…
Let’s talk about being employed vs. being self-employed. In the UK alone there is a general trend towards people becoming self-employed. Gone are the days where skilled go-getters tweaked their CVs and aligned themselves to make other people’s dreams come true. Nowadays, the average go-getter is going and getting it for him/herself! One just has to take a look at the statistics released by the Office of National Statistics for confirmation on this. Just last year the UK ONS released reports showing that 4.93 million people in the UK were self-employed – that’s 15% of all employed people in the…
HTL Group are incredibly pleased to share that they have recently been granted the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) ran by the Ministry of Defence. In 2019 HTL Group welcomed inspirational military personnel from the Phoenix House Personnel Recovery Centre Catterick, North Yorkshire. Following a successful visit the previous two years, HTL opens its doors to provide an insight into civilian working life, explaining how many numerous skills are transferable and greatly assist during the transition from military service to a career outside of this. Phoenix House offers the tools to help those who are leaving…
Our outdoor space can be hugely affected by the seasons. Too much summer sun can dry out our gardens, while too much winter frost can cause chaos. No matter what the weather, it can sometimes be tough to have a well-presented garden for every month of the year. Here, we take a look at the best-suited garden plants for each season and how you can ensure your patch is always in peak condition. Winter These months may well be thought of as the toughest months to keep your garden looking attractive. However, with perfect preparation in the autumn months, this…
What do you have life savings that you are unsure what to do with, or have a sudden windfall, making your many works for you rather than against you is a great position to be in. Creating security for yourself isn’t always easy, but we all start somewhere. There are plenty of things that you can do that will help you earn more money rather than lose it quickly. You know depends on your priorities of course, but there are many ways in which you can invest And put your money to work for you if you are sensible. Here…
Many businesses across the UK have received a boom in sales since the recent general election. Reports gathered across the country have calculated that online businesses have received one of the biggest success increases so far. Within the UK business industry, one area that has seen a surprising level of growth is the popularity of the Merchant Cash Advance. This type of product is designed to be an alternative funding solution which allows any business to acquire financial funds. It lets any business that uses a PDQ terminal to get an advance of cash against future credit/debit card receipts. You…
The story of Sheffield United is one that has been spoken about a lot already this season. Had Liverpool not been so dominant, and teams like Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal not attracted so much drama, we could well have been talking about them a lot more. The Blades are in with a genuine chance of European football next season, and that could be the Champions League with Manchester City being banned from the competition. This means the team in 5th is likely to get their place, could United do it? They are by no means the favourites to do…
Project Managers are an essential part of the success of business projects, and they often have to face some major challenges that can really derail that success. PMs often have to deal with struggles to keep up with a fast-paced project, managing resources, and keeping projects and on budget. A Project Manager needs to plan effectively, manage work properly and evaluate the project. Know your projects inside out. Any PM worth their PMP knows that the first thing that must be done is to lay a strong foundation for a project. In order to do this, you will need…