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...
There’s something very satisfying about discovering something before everyone else does – and in a world that’s moving as fast as ours is, it’s a rare treat. To have something brought to your door to launch as a world first… that’s golden ticket stuff. And now, tucked away (we were going to...
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising understanding, reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental wellbeing. In today’s fast-paced world, many people experience stress, anxiety and emotional challenges, making it more important than ever to prioritise mental health and ‘take action’ which is this year’s...
With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 having come into force on May 1, landlords should now be preparing for a number of new statutory obligations. A key immediate requirement is the service of the Government’s prescribed Information Sheet, which must be provided to certain tenants within a strict timeframe to...
Despite widespread belief, there is no such thing as a “common law spouse” in England and Wales. No matter how long a couple lives together, they do not acquire the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. Yet millions continue to rely on this myth. This is even though...
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