Blogs

Personal finance isn’t yet a fixture of many school timetables. And many parents would freely admit they aren’t up to the job themselves. So who should teach children about money?

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Is filling my own petrol tank a sign of female empowerment, asks motoring writer Maria McCarthy. Or would it be nicer to let an attendant take care of it?  Read More…

The Nexus 7 is Google’s first foray into the world of tablets, building upon the success of its world famous Galaxy Nexus smartphone.

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Did you know that the average adult dog will sleep up to 16 hours a day? This means it is important that they have somewhere comfortable to lie in their own space.

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The UK has become addicted to smartphones, with more than a quarter of adults and almost half of teens adopting them. But journalist Naphtalia Loderick won’t be joining them.

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All motorists in France have to carry a breathalyser kit in their car or face a fine, under new rules that came into effect on 1 July. Should the UK follow suit? 

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One in four drivers admit to throwing litter from their cars, with cigarette ends, food and food wrappers topping the list of discarded items. Are you a litterbug driver?

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Pimp your ride without breaking the law. Legal blogger Jeanette Miller, senior partner at Geoffrey Miller solicitors, looks at the law around modifying your motor.  Read More…

In part two of her blog on living without a car, motoring journalist Maria McCarthy rediscovers her bicycle. Will the bike become her permanent mode of transport?  Read More…

This summer, many of us are looking forward to the European Football Championships, Wimbledon and, most excitingly of all, the Olympics in London. If you are also in search of sunshine, we’ve rounded up some great destinations where you can try out one of the Olympic sports with almost guaranteed good weather.
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