St David’s Day
1 March is St David’s Day – still not an official holiday in Wales, in spite of growing support for the idea.
Better Currency Rates
When making international money transfers it is important to remember the impact fluctuating exchange rates can have on your wealth. However, with some simple planning you can protect yourself and get the best possible exchange rates.
Eyes everywhere but no-one’s seeing anything
Reports suggest that the numerous CCTV cameras around the UK aren’t as effective in fighting crime as they might be.
Fire!
Flames leap from a flambé pan.
Genealogy
Genealogy has become a very popular hobby. People like to find out who they are and where they came from. Researching family histories isn’t simply about collecting names and dates. It can unearth all sorts of interesting facts about migration and other social history.
How European migration is starting to recede
“The scale of migration [since EU expansion in 2004] has cheered those eager to promote mobility within the EU and distressed those who fear the economic and social effects of uncontrolled immigration. Yet both cheerleaders and detractors of Europe’s newfound mobility are getting worked up by a temporary phenomenon.” Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah explains why the UK has nothing to fear from the legendary Polish plumber.