Japan’s coolest secret… Ten ways to enjoy the mesmerising – and often snowy – island of Hokkaido

All eyes are on Japan this year as it hosts the Rugby World Cup in September and the next G20 meeting in June, and readies itself for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.  But visitors who want to explore beyond the obvious tourist attractions should consider Hokkaido. The wild north island is a peaceful enclave of stunning nature … Read more

Ten tips for buy-to-let: Essential advice for property investment

Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investors Our buy-to-let guide explains the essentials of property investment Regularly update guide explains how to assess investments and make a profit Learn about the best locations to invest in property, buy-to-let mortgages, rental yields and what tax changes mean for landlords and investors  By Simon … Read more

How to get cheap car insurance: Ten tips to find the best quotes

It’s easy to save hundreds of pounds a year on your car insurance, yet most people stay with their existing provider and pay far more than they should.  The mistake most drivers make is not taking the simple step of shopping around for the best premium. Instead they just accept their insurer’s renewal quote, which … Read more

Ten of the world’s lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine’s Day from Ukraine to Mexico

If you don’t want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair for Valentine’s Day, pay close attention. Here we’ve rounded up ten of the lesser-known places linked to love around the globe, from bizarre kissing statues in Georgia to the I Love You Wall in Paris. The Tunnel of Love, Klevan, … Read more

Thousands being forced to wait more than ten minutes to speak to HMRC

Waiting on the taxman: Hundreds of thousands of people being forced to wait more than ten minutes to speak to HMRC By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 25 February 2020 | Updated: 08:39 GMT, 26 February 2020 On hold: HMRC aims to pick up the phone within five minutes Hundreds of … Read more

Eating dairy can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests

Eating cheese, yoghurt and milk can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests Research suggests consuming more dairy products cuts stroke risk in later life Study shows 200g of fruit and vegetables a day cut ischaemic stroke risk by 13% Those who ate more eggs were … Read more

One in ten Britons could end up in hospital with coronavirus, warns NHS

One in ten Britons could end up in hospital with coronavirus according to NHS officials who are drawing up a ‘battle plan’ to tackle the deadly outbreak.  Britain’s 20th coronavirus case has tonight been confirmed – after a British man who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship died in Japan earlier today.  The … Read more

TEN DAYS and STILL no Boris Johnson visit to flood victims

Boris Johnson has not visited flood impacted communities since Storm Dennis struck  Boris Johnson has still not visited victims of flooding ten days after storms and torrential downpours have left businesses and homeowners devastated throughout the country. Flood-hit families have lashed out at the government for its response to the severe weather conditions that have … Read more