The first heatwave caught many of us by surprise. Then we again found ourselves stoically slogging through temperatures climbing well into the 30s across Hertfordshire and there's more hot weather forecast for the rest of the summer. It’s worth remembering that it’s not just our skin that needs looking after in...
Artificial intelligence is no longer the preserve of tech giants and start-ups. It has quietly moved into the HR function, the payroll department, and the manager’s inbox. Employers are using AI tools to screen CVs, draft disciplinary letters, calculate entitlements, manage performance, and even conduct early-stage grievance triage. The appeal is...
If you’ve been watching the football this summer, you may have noticed something other than spectacular goals and last-minute drama. Several of the TV pundits seem to have developed a taste for chunky glasses with yellow-tinted lenses.Former England internationals Ian Wright and Micah Richards are among those who’ve been spotted sporting...
Festival season is officially here. Which means somewhere across the country somebody is currently packing sequins, dry shampoo, emergency cereal bars and at least one outfit that seemed like a brilliant idea at 1am. But while everyone remembers sun cream and portable chargers, there’s one thing people almost never think about...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, The Maltings has plenty of inspiration to help you celebrate the father figure in your life. Whether he’s an adventurer, sports fanatic, style-conscious dresser or simply enjoys the finer things in life, there’s something...
There was a time when wearing tinted lenses indoors felt slightly suspicious. A little bit rock star. A little bit “who do they think they are?” Possibly somebody avoiding paparazzi. Or recovering from the night before. But suddenly, tinted lenses are back. And this time they make perfect sense. According to EYES on...
People are increasingly parking large sums of money in cash, unaware that a combination of inflation and tax slowly take it away from you. There is therefore one truth that cannot be overlooked – cash is not king. Lumin managing director Martin Cutter explains why. Many people hesitate to invest because...
Eight years ago, EYES on St Albans opened its doors in Marshalswick with a simple belief: Eyewear and eyecare could be done differently. Back then, the original strapline was “eyewear and eyecare of excellence” - and while the business has evolved enormously since 2018, that commitment to exceptional care, beautifully crafted...
There are some moments in business that feel a little surreal. One minute (and let’s say, just for the sake of it, 4.55pm on a Thursday in May) you’re adjusting somebody’s glasses in Marshalswick whilst St Albans starts making its way home for the day. The next (and we made it...
The publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill on January 27 has sparked significant discussions. The Government unveiled its proposals to make commonhold the default tenure for flats and multi-unit developments, with a clear aim to phase out the leasehold system. This move forms part of the broader leasehold...
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