After the Northern Lights recently put on a dazzling display in Northumberland’s skies, there is no better time to get into astronomy. If you haven’t already seen the footage captured by Kielder Observatory, it was shared by the BBC and a number of other outlets, as well as being widely shared on social media. Northumberland is one of the few places in the UK where,… Read More »Stargazing
Many of you have of course been aware of the crisis in the UK government bond market following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s recent minibudget, in which more tax cuts and government spending were promised. The UK government bond market or Gilt market, is the market in which the government taps investors worldwide for funds and in exchange, investors receive a bond with a promise of interest… Read More »Time to Pay The Piper
With Britain being chucked from the frying pan straight into the fire, the cost-of-living crisis is on most people’s minds this winter. October brings with it the most recent hike in energy prices, and in the months beyond we have plunging temperatures and Christmas to think about. Back in February debt Charity StepChange said that ‘cost of living pressures’ entered the top five reasons for… Read More »Winter Worries
Otis, my cat is a cruel mistress. Often, I wonder if she overhears my grumbles that the fridge is empty again and this is one of the reasons she presents me daily with a couple of shrews (often in shoes) and on special occasions, like summer solstice, a bat. Imagine that. Strategically placed at the side of my bed ensuring when I arose for sunrise… Read More »Holy Moly
