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The laws in the UK have changed over recent years regarding the use, possession, supply and production of illegal substances. The most recent information about drug culture in the UK suggests that cocaine is now the class A drug of choice with 4.8% of 16-24s using the drug over the past year. Young people will have experienced the influx of new psychoactive substances becoming widely available over the last decade. These new chemical derivatives are closely related to cannabis, [...]

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With the Rental Property Market in the South East of the UK positively booming, those with second properties or a selection of small properties are finding more instant and appealing ways to advertise their listings. Huge, interactive comparison websites in the property market now offer free listings for both buying and rental, even seeing estate agents around the country utilising this tool to its full potential. The House Shop are a sleek, modern, online sales and rental site, that [...]

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When it comes to building a new orangery, conservatory or garden room, there are numerous health and safety issues to consider. It is, after all, highly important that you consider the health and safety aspects of your orangery before building it. That way, you will enjoy the benefits of your new extension, without worrying too much about coming into any harm or causing any accidents. Health and safety issues during the construction process Just as with any building project, there are [...]

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An owner of a small business knows it’s vital to take steps to make his or her company work financially. From using the latest marketing techniques to make an enterprise stand out among a crowd of competing businesses, to being engaged with the most lucrative opportunities to ensure an owner’s personal future, there are various forms of investment that can be worthwhile over the course of a career as a business owner. While it’s not difficult to start your own [...]

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At its heart, professional stores management is about process and order and when done properly can make a significant impact on the financial performance in a manufacturing organisation. With the right system in place, manufacturers can ensure that they maximise production whilst minimising stockholding and wastage. Utilising Just In Time (JIT) techniques coupled with professional stores management firms can see massive efficiency and productivity gains. How should stores be organised for maximum efficiency? Professionally managed Stores typically have a reliable process and [...]

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There is a whole variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used and worn appropriately by different trades. From ‘hot works’ to freezing environments, it is important to have safe, durable gear appropriate for the workplace. There are significant differences, for example working in agriculture compared to in radiation or construction industries. Protective shades vary for different welding, cutting and brazing operations in the general industry and the construction industry has separate requirements for filter lens protective [...]

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Building regulations are so important when designing a property, and in the UK there are very specific requirements that ensure people are kept safe. That’s why Document K was created as part of building regulations, and this specific set of regulations protects staff and visitors to your property from falling, collisions, or impact. So how can you ensure you are compliant with Document K? Here’s a basic guide to what the document includes and what you need to do. Stairs Stairs [...]

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A clean orderly house isn’t just a nice convenience; it’s a necessity for maintaining your health, both mentally and physically. Time Magazine published a study conducted by associate professor Nicole Keith at Indiana University’s Department of Physical Activity that found a direct correlation between a clean home and healthy inhabitants. Study participants consisted of 998 African Americans who were 49 to 65 years of age. This demographic has a high risk of heart disease. Researchers compared the cleanliness of the [...]

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As the world becomes more connected, failing to get your business in line with the latest developments can prove a costly error, with many other suitors likely waiting in the wings to snap up an audience you could have had but just couldn’t reach out to. With the prevalence of tools now available right at your fingertips, it is getting progressively easier to reach international audiences. With content, language is obviously an excellent place to start. Compared to non-English speakers, [...]

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At one stage, the world belonged to the baby boomers; now they increasingly have to compete with the millennials – the generation born after 1985 – that have very different ideas about how the world and the office should be run. This is a generation unwilling to be shaped to fit in, one which instead seeks to shape its surroundings. It’s a generation comfortable with change, sociable yet competitive, ambitious yet keen to work more ethically and give something [...]

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