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Prominent Labour Party members have rallied around the hashtag #expelmetoo following yesterday’s decision to banish Alastair Campbell from the party for voting Liberal Democrat in last week’s European elections. The former spin doctor was expelled within 24 hours of admitting on live TV he had switched support for that election because of Labour's position on Brexit. He said he would "always be Labour" but acted "in the best interests of what the Labour Party should be doing" by supporting a...

In a world where everyone seems glued to their screens, every business feels eager to try the latest trends in digital marketing. This doesn't come as a surprise, considering that nearly all marketers rave about getting more traffic and sales through various digital approaches. But amidst the digital revolution, it's unwise to dismiss traditional marketing techniques and the many benefits they offer. While some consider them outdated, several methods continue to rule the marketing world all without breaking the bank....

As Father’s Day is fast approaching, you as a parent should have activities and games you can play and have fun with the whole family on that special day. The truth is, it is impossible to turn family activities into fun games for your kids. Well, if you try out all or some of the following exclusive games, they will definitely give you the best memorable Father’s Day. Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces It’s a lot of fun putting pieces together to...

When you’ve sustained injuries in an accident, through no fault of your own, you may be wondering if you have a claim to compensation resulting from the negligence of the other person or party. Personal injury accidents – automobile accidents, defective products, truck collisions, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall claims, and medical malpractice happen all the time, and there are personal injury experts who can help you.   If you are the victim of a personal injury, you do have...

In April, the UK's construction sector returned to growth due to a rise in house building, as Reuters reported. However, commercial activity in the sector actually continued dropping in April, with political uncertainty blamed for delaying spending decisions. The protracted slowdown in commercial property building has understandably sparked concerns, and it could have various implications for London commercial builds in particular. A bittersweet month for the UK construction sector In April, the IHS Markit/CIPS construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) hit...

For a host of reasons, more people are choosing to develop skills and obtain knowledge through online training. One of those reasons is that online courses offer an appealing level of flexibility. No longer do you have to be based near campus or have to come up with excuses for being late to lecture. Instead, students are now choosing to learn in their own time by enrolling onto online degree courses. This is especially true for graduates seeking a second...

When it comes to either speculating or investing in the financial markets, there are two main approaches. The first being fundamental analysis and the other being technical analysis. Both these fields of study of the financial markets are different. Yet, they point to the same goal of buying low and selling high. In forex, technical analysis is the go-to form of study. Technical analysis is merely the study of past prices in order to predict future price movements. Traders focus...

The history of London’s secret rivers will go on show this week in a major new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. Secret Rivers uses art and archaeology to uncover the lesser-known histories of rivers such as the Effra, Fleet, Neckinger, Lea, Wandle, Tyburn, Walbrook and Westbourne. The tributaries which have long played second fiddle to the Thames have fascinating stories to tell having been exploited for transport and industry over the years. They have also been enjoyed and...