For a band with such a strong and unmistakable catalogue of original material, Placebo have always had an impeccable way with a cover version. Starting with a take on Syd Barrett’s Dark Globe, way back in 1996, they have freely interpreted the songs of others to complement the originals. Their choice of covers – from Nick Drake to Boney M; Serge Gainsbourg to Depeche Mode – demonstrates Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal’s musical influences and heritage. Rather than keep their...

A kind-hearted barber who walks the streets to give homeless people free haircuts in his spare time has been commended for his selfless actions. Kalon Forrest, 20, has been a professional barber for over four years and works six days a week. However, in his own time, Kalon takes to Princes Street, Edinburgh, to cut the hair of the homeless to make them feel better about themselves. Kalon, from Gullane, East Lothian, did the work without recognition for years before...

Whatever sort of business you run it is important that you present yourself appropriately to the public. Getting the uniform your staff wear right is a crucial part of this, especially in a public facing industry like the hospitality sector. Simon Jersey explain the important elements to keep in mind when bringing together the perfect uniform for hospitality staff and what they can accomplish for your business. Present the right image Getting your uniform right starts with understanding the sort...

At its core, business continuity is all about ensuring that your business is able to keep functioning at as close to full capacity as possible in the event of a major disaster. In order to make sure you’re sufficiently prepared for such an occurrence, you need to have a comprehensive plan in place. FSB take you through some business continuity essentials for your business. Preparation is key Let’s say, for example, that a fire has happened at your business. It...

Brits are scrimping and saving to get by as the cost of living soars to an all time high and the global recession continues to bite. Following research by GMB finding that up to a third of the British workforce are in precarious employment a new study has revealed we are adopting a string of money-saving tasks around the house to lower our bills and monthly spend. Two thirds of people always turn the light off when leaving the room, while 54...

Trouble is brewing in the Middle East after six Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The governments of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt said in statements they will suspend air and sea travel to and from Qatar. The official Saudi Press Agency has reported that the Saudi Arabia will shut land crossings with its neighbour, potentially depriving the emirate of imports. In a move that...

Forty-two galleries across the capital are set to participate in London Art Week from Friday 30th June 2017.  The highly anticipated, week-long event will showcase an exceptional collection of art, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world giving people a unique opportunity to explore the best the UK has to offer in terms of paintings, drawings and sculptures dating from antiquity to the 20th century. The participating galleries and auction houses will reveal an abundance of art with masterpieces ranging...

Sir Richard Branson came to the aid of a hen-do who were kicked off a flight for wearing "Bitches on Tour" T-shirts by sending them on a free holiday to Las Vegas in a genius PR move. The Virgin boss was arrested when his record label released The Sex Pistols' classic record Never Mind the Bollocks in 1977 as it violated the 1899 Indecent Advertising Act, and he came to the rescue when bride-to-be Emma Green had her hen party ruined...

A shocking new poll has revealed up to a third of the British workforce are in precarious employment. GMB, the union for gig economy workers, has revealed shocking statistics at that shows up to ten million people are currently in insecure work. The research, unveiled at the union’s 100th annual congress in Plymouth today, shows up to one in three of the workforce are now in precarious employment – defined as those in the gig economy, on zero or short...