by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
Brollies, ballgowns and breast implants: London Transport’s lost property office uncovered Tucked around the side of Baker Street station, and appropriately just across the street from super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes’ fictitious residence, London Underground’s...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
According to the National Pawnbrokers Association there are now 800 pawnbrokers in the UK alone, with new outlets growing at a rate of 10% a year. You might recognise some of them – such as Cash Generators, The Money Shop and Cash Converters – from stores...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
More people in the UK are choosing to shop from home, so it’s important to know how to buy things safely. Internet shopping in particular is on the increase and with sellers all over the world, it pays to know your rights. Your consumer rights The Distance Selling...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
Almost 200,000 items were handed in over the last financial year – an increase of nearly 15,000 items from the previous year. The Lost Property Office handles items lost on the Transport for London (TfL) network, including buses, London Underground, London...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
If you want to get the most for your items when selling them, give your photographs the attention they deserve and you will find decent returns on your efforts. Online auctions offer a fantastic platform for selling a wide range of items, and one crucial element that...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
Woodland might not seem the most obvious form of land for someone to purchase but you would be surprised. In recent times, there has been a notable surge in individuals seeking a return to the embrace of nature. As a result, the acquisition of woodlands has become...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
‘Probate’ is a term commonly used when talking about applying for the right to deal with a deceased person’s affairs. It’s sometimes called ‘administering the estate’. This page contains information about what to expect if a loved...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Myth 1: Turbines are taking over the countryside The facts: There are now some 1,120 turbines in 90 locations. Generating 10 per cent of UK electricity from renewables by 2010 could mean an increase by around another one and half times the current number. Less than...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
The majority of surplus and ex Ministry of Defence goods are sold under the Disposal Services Authority. Although they sell very little themselves they contract out to others. Their site holds information on all the links to their suppliers. DSA With its...
by Trant | Jul 4, 2023 | General
If your luggage has gone missing following a flight, what should you do? We take a look at your rights and how to make a claim. Lost luggage – it’s the holiday nightmare we all dread. The baggage carousel starts out packed, as you’re surrounded by...
