“Perfect storm” for mortgage industry means first-time-buyers need to work harder to find deals, says Leicestershire Mortgage Experts Online
First-time buyers may have to wait until a huge backlog in applications clears if they want to regain their influence on the housing market, with a dearth in higher loan to value deals adding to a “perfect storm” for the mortgage industry. That is according to Leicestershire mortgage firm Mortgage Experts Online, which said that […]
New UK drinks firm Jatt Life makes its mark with its ultra-premium orange and pineapple flavoured vodka
A brand-new twin infusion ultra-premium vodka that delivers a rich blend of orange and pineapple has been launched worldwide by exciting new UK spirits brand Jatt Life. The latest addition to the company’s fast-growing range, the five-times distilled French grain 37.5% ABV vodka is infused with a blend of zesty orange and sweet pineapple flavours […]
Coronavirus lockdown uncertainty drives homebuyers to the bank of mum and dad, says Mortgage Experts Online
A Leicestershire mortgage firm says that it has experienced a sharp increase in interest from would-be buyers prepared to ask their family to help them get onto the property ladder. Mortgage Experts Online, which is based in Station Road, Castle Donington, says that there has been a spike in inquiries from buyers who are turning […]
Derby woman nominated for Teaching Assistant of the Year title after going ‘above and beyond’ for pupils at St Giles school
A FAMILY support worker at a Derby special school has been hailed a ‘lockdown hero’ for going ‘above and beyond’ to help pupils during the Coronavirus pandemic. Louise Pipes, who works at St Giles School, in Hampshire Road, has been officially recognised by Teaching Personnel; a UK organisation which recently launched a national campaign to […]
Cosy Direct to leave a lasting legacy in Derby as it prepares to move into its new £2m home
A DERBY company – Cosy Direct – which sells ethical educational outdoor play equipment to schools and nurseries is looking forward to opening an exciting new chapter as it prepares to move to a brand-new £2m warehouse on the outskirts of the county. Cosy will leave its beloved current premises, The Chocolate Factory, in Siddals […]
Shirebrook Academy invites more students to work with The Access Project and set their sights on university
A mentoring scheme designed to help students at a Shirebrook school improve their grades and set their sights on joining a top university is to be widened after it helped a host of youngsters pick up high GCSE grades this summer. Shirebrook Academy has increased the number of Year 10 and 11 students being invited […]
Mixed reality headsets ensure Lubrizol’s student placements continue during coronavirus lockdown
Derbyshire company Lubrizol is using high-tech mixed reality headsets and a host of other online communication tools to make sure that its student placement scheme can continue during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The firm, based in Hazelwood, has put a whole host of measures to ensure that the 32 undergraduates who have joined for the […]
Progressive Sports Derbyshire – which has had a hugely successful summer – believe PE should be top of curriculum in primary schools post-Coronavirus lockdown
A firm which goes into primary schools in Derbyshire and Staffordshire to run “exciting and creative” PE lessons believes that sport should be at the top of the curriculum. Progressive Sports, which works with schools across the city and county, has had its busiest ever summer of coaching with courses in Matlock, Swadlincote, Etwall and […]
‘Emotional intelligence in leadership is critical,’ says Kul Mahay after Police Scotland are criticised
A FORMER police chief turned leadership specialist has stressed the importance of strong direction in large organisations including schools, universities and the uniformed services. It comes after the HM chief inspector of constabulary criticised Police Scotland for not providing leadership training over the last seven years. The report found that the absence of relevant courses […]
Derby gastro pub House of Darwin to serve breakfast as it looks to bring more diners through the doors as Government introduce 10pm Coronavirus curfew
A POPULAR Derby gastro pub will start serving breakfasts as it looks to bring more diners through its doors following the Government’s 10pm curfew in England. Easton Andrea, who owns House of Darwin, in Shelton Lock, says that the decision has been made as the pub looks to boost revenue following a difficult year for […]