Civitas Social Housing – Socially beneficial investing
Civitas Social Housing - Socially beneficial investing 180612 CSH Initiation QD In a world where investors want above-average, predictable, inflation-linked income; returns from an asset class whose values do not move in-line with equity markets; the ability to buy and sell easily; AND the chance to invest in a company that provides a clear benefit to society, few investments make the grade. However, Civitas Social Housing (CSH) could be said to tick all the boxes. CSH is helping to inject fresh equity...
Brexit woes: Car firms face “extinction” post-Brexit claims CBI chief
If the UK presses on with plans to leave the customs union, post-Brexit, large swathes of the car industry will face extinction, claims the president of the CBI. This news follows Jaguar Land Rover's recent statement that it is to move all production of its Discovery from the UK to Slovakia in a move that could lead to hundreds of job losses. The chief of the CBI, Paul Dreschler told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme there was “zero evidence” that...
Feeling Bitter? Wetherspoons cans German beers & Champagne pre-Brexit
Pro-Brexit budget pub chain Wetherspoons is taking a stand against EU based alcoholic drinks From July 9 880 Wetherpoons outlets will ditch German wheat beers and Champagne in favour of UK and non-EU drinks. I’ve never personally bought Champagne in Wetherspoons and probably never will now as Moët & Chandon champagne is being swapped with sparkling wines from the UK and Australia. Brexit believer and Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, said: "This move helps us to broaden our horizons so that...
Townsfolk launch protest in support of mum criticised for hanging her washing outside
They have hung washing up all over Colyton
Plans to build new student flats have been axed as historic city pub is saved
The proposals which were first unveiled in March sparked a fierce reaction from politicians, who said such developments were "swamping" the city.
Killer whales ‘produce call similar to a human scream when hunting their next meal’
Aquatic mammals including dolphins use it as a warning an orca is on the prowl - and they are on its menu, say scientists
Top short haul fly-cruise destinations for 2019
If you’re planning your next cruise, there are some mouth-watering, short haul fly-cruise destinations on offer for the 2019 season. With so many popular places to choose from, you are spoilt for choice and won't have to negotiate a long connecting flight prior to relaxation on the water. Cruise destinations Spain, including the cities of Bilbao, Valencia, Malaga, Barcelona and Cartagena, along with the islands of Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza, remain high on the list of places that cruise passengers...
Men of all ages turning to cosmetic surgery for a better body image
More than 1.3 million American men went under the knife for a cosmetic procedure last year alone
Flowers have scent runaways to guide bees quickly to the nectar
Like the colours and stripes on many petals, they also have scent patterns to guide bees to the centre of the flower.