ShinyShiny snippets: UK Government axes EV car grant
The Government has axed the plug-in car grant, meaning EV buyers will no longer receive taxpayer-funded financial support towards the purchase price of their vehicles. Announcing the end of the scheme, the Department for Transport (DfT) boasted that the grant had helped to increase the sales of fully electric cars from less than 1,000 in the whole…
Top 40 questions first-time buyers want answered
The top 40 questions asked by baffled first-time buyers include ‘should I offer less than the advertised house price?’, ‘how much deposit will I need?’ and ‘how long does my mortgage offer last for?’. A study of 2,000 homeowners found 54 per cent were confused about what they had to do when making the…
Top 50 Women in European tech revealed by EQL:HER
Dr Gioia Rau, Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre. IMAGE: LinkedIn EQL:HER, the global network committed to securing an equal future for women in STEM, has revealed its ‘InspiringFifty’ list of the 50 most influential women in European tech. With Google and PwC among its supporters, the InspiringFifty initiative…
13 Tips for Saving Money on Clothes and Shoes
With the cost of living crisis putting pressure on household budgets - and the cost of clothes and shoes rising even faster than some other consumer goods - many are looking to be more budget-savvy when shopping for wardrobe-essentials.... Some popular brands have already raised prices to offset inflation, with Dr Martens announcing earlier this…
Almost a third of Brits admit they waste water, claims survey
Nearly a third of Brits admit to knowingly wasting water A poll of 2,000 adults found a quarter have showers for longer than 10 minutes each, while 45 per cent don’t turn the taps off when brushing their teeth. Nearly a third admitted to knowingly wasting water, with 29 per cent…
Shiny snippets: Uber helps UN deliver food and water in Ukraine
Uber has built a "private-label" version of its delivery platform to help the United Nations deliver food and water supplies to war-torn areas of Ukraine. The tech firm is working with the UN's World Food Programme (WFP). It's difficult for large delivery trucks to access some parts of Ukraine because of structural damage and the…
Golden Retriever is Top Dog on TikTok
Dogs have been man’s best friend since the domestication of the wolf during the late Mesolithic period. Since those times, we have been blessed by a plethora of dog breeds, selectively bred by humans for roles such as hunting, herding, and of course, companionship. In fact, The Kennel Club recognises 222 breeds of dog. Dogs are unsurprisingly…
Nearly half of drivers ready to buy EV, claims report
According to brand new research, almost 50 per cent of Britain's car owners will choose to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car due to spiralling fuel costs. The study, published today by used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, asked 2,000 motorists whether recent fluctuations in fuel costs and shortages had affected their buying…
Pre-booking for VW ID. Buzz EV now open
The VW ID. Buzz is now available for pre-booking, with customers able to secure access to a priority ordering window before order books open officially in July 2022. Customers can place a £2,000 pre-booking fee with their dealer between 30 May and 30 June to secure a priority slot to specify their ID. Buzz during…
ShinyShiny snippets: Gaming loot boxes branded ‘exploitative’
Consumer groups in 18 European countries have backed a report calling gaming loot boxes "exploitative." The contents of the virtual boxes are only revealed through either gameplay or by making a payment. While some contain useful tools or desirable extras which improve the experience, others are worthless. The report authors, the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC),…
