Author: Rhys Gregory

Securing the supply chain for your software might be something that you are putting off, but it is one of the most important things that you can do. A software bill of materials is going to do a lot for you and possibly prevent a lot of headaches for you in the future. You can’t expect to continue putting off a software bill of materials before it’s too late. There are quite a few reasons why not a software bill of materials having could burn you, and that is what we will be looking at in this post. One of…

With the Cheltenham Festival just around the corner, horse racing’s top jockeys and trainers will be rubbing their hands at the prospect of glory at the Prestbury Park meeting. Last year proved to be a hugely entertaining Festival, with dominant performances and breakthrough achievements abounding. One man who enjoyed an extremely successful Cheltenham last year was trainer Willie Mullins, who saddled an impressive seven winners, enough to land him the Festival’s top trainer accolade. Mullins has been one of the sport’s most decorated trainers for many years, and you can bet that he’ll be gearing all his efforts towards enjoying…

It’s January, which means just one thing; the Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner. Whilst it’s not yet clear how many spectators will be allowed to attend the historic meeting, there is hope that there will be at least some sort of Cheltenham roar, even if the horses and jockeys won’t be cheered by a 70,000+ crowd. The four days are littered with Grade 1 races, 15 in fact, and whilst the Gold Cup is often the main one in the Cheltenham betting, we’re sure punters will be scanning the racecards every day, evaluating the form and watching for…

Have you received your stimulus check yet? Those government-issued checks that encourage you to spend on something and anything? If so,  you might be looking for ways to get the most out of it.  These funds could cover daily expenses, missed loan payments, and other emergency bills, especially in these trying times where the pandemic has brought our savings to their limits. Homeowners alike see this as a great way to cushion their savings and last a little longer, along with the money they saved. However, stimulus checks are limited. Hence, here’s how you should budget your checks and make…

FROM spring, independent schools across England and Wales will be allowed to opt out of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) for future teaching staff while existing teaching staff can remain members of the TPS. The decision, by the Department for Education (DfE), follows growing frustration in the independent school sector at the continual increase in employer pension contributions into the TPS – which in September 2019 rose by over 40% from 16.48% to 23.68%.  While the government covered the increase for state schools and universities, no support was provided to the independent school sector. For the TPS to remain an…

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced. This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement last night that these business will be closed until at least February half-term in order to help control the virus, and, together with the wide range of existing support, provides them with certainty through the Spring period. The cash is provided on a per-property basis to support businesses through the latest restrictions, and is expected to benefit over 600,000 business properties, worth £4 billion in total across all nations of the UK.…

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the completion of Cadw’s national survey of listed buildings, they have revealed 7 of Wales’s ‘quirkiest’ listed buildings – and you may be a little surprised at what has made the list! Hundreds of new listings have been granted since the national survey was first completed in December 2005 — bringing Wales’s current number of protected buildings to 30,036. When Cadw was formed in 1984, it took responsibility for identifying buildings for listing in Wales — with each addition chosen for its unique history, architecture or age; not to mention the special value held…

A WELSH charity has joined forces with environmental campaigners to call for a ban on plastic cigarette filters in Wales. ASH Wales, the Marine Conservation Society and Keep Wales Tidy want the sale of plastic-filled cigarette butts to be banned alongside items such as plastic straws and plastic cotton bud stems. Welsh Government launched its Reducing Single Use Plastic consultation in July, with proposals to create a law banning the sale of single use plastic items. However, cigarette butts weren’t included in the list of items that would be banned. Cigarettes are the most common form of litter in Wales…

Since February an estimated 2 million households are in arrears with their energy bills according to Citizens Advice. On Average billpayers owe £760 for electricity and £605 for gas. With an additional 600,000 owing payments to energy suppliers, Linda Dodge, energy expert from energy comparison site SaveOnEnergy.com/uk, has provided key advice to homeowners on what to do if you’re in debt to your energy supplier. Should I be worried about getting into debt with my energy supplier? Getting into debt to your energy supplier can be a frightening prospect, but you’re not alone. As energy prices rise, millions of people find it…

Out with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for some families, but as we go through old photo albums, clothes that no longer fit, and childhood toys… we may be sitting on a goldmine and didn’t even know it. Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you are able to come across the rightones and keep them in perfect condition, you may have hit the jackpot. The experts at OnBuy’s Toy Department decided to look into some of the most valuable toys and…