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When the Bank of England reduced its interest rates to the record low of 0.5% in August, the whole country was taken aback. Bringing back memories of the 2008 recession, it left many wondering what the next 12 months has in store for the economy.
12th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
It's been almost three months since the Referendum and the country's historic decision to leave the European Union. Since then, the country has been in an unbalanced state, with many industries waiting with bathed breath about what the future would hold. And none more so than the pr
10th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
In the run up to the EU referendum fears were raised over the impact that the leave vote would have on matters such as the British economy, employment rates, trade, property prices and more. Almost three months after the Brexit vote was decided, we are now beginning to see the real consequences
6th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Plans to build 100 new flats in Slough were met with concern in August as it was revealed that the new properties were to be built with very limited natural lighting, with a ‘substantial' amount of apartments set to receive below the recommended amount of daylight.
4th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Although the summer is still in full swing, the nights are certainly starting to draw in. BLT Direct, one of the UK's premier providers of lighting solutions for over 10 years, is urging homeowners not to get complacent, as burglaries can still happen – even in broad daylight.
17th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
The summer holidays rang in last week, and children up and down the country will be rejoicing at six weeks of freedom. And as a result, summer holidays will be at the forefront of many families' minds. Camping has become a much-loved pastime for families of all ages, and is now a viable o
15th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
It is hard to find anyone in modern society who doesn't own multiple consumer electronics, or working environments that don't involve interacting with large amounts of technology on a daily basis, with more and more of these devices relying on USB ports to charge up their batteries.
10th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
The world is focussing more heavily on climate change than ever before. And as a result, businesses are under increasing amounts of pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and make the switch to green energy resources.
1st August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Residents of Britain were scuttling to the shade this week as temperatures soared up to 33% during what was dubbed ‘the hottest day of the year'. Although sheltered from the direct sun rays, the atmosphere indoors can still remain warm, muggy and uncomfortable during periods of hot
26th July, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
As the property market is still unstable, many people are sticking to renting as a way to ensure they don't get bitten by any falling property prices and mortgage increases. As a result, BLT Direct, one of the country's leading suppliers of energy efficient bulbs and other lighting
13th July, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood