Author: paul

The government has announced that it will be simplifying and reducing the costs of the licensing process for outdoor stalls and seating so that it’s easier for customers to drink and eat outside safely. The change to the rules will mean that summer fairs, pop-up car boot sales and outdoor markets won’t need to submit a planning application, while pubs and restaurants will be able to use terraces and car parks as dining areas under their current seating licences. Licensing laws are also going to be changed temporarily so that more licensed premises are able to sell alcohol for consumption…

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2020 hasn’t been kind to happy couples hoping to tie the knot this year, with the pandemic calling a halt to many ceremonies around the world. But in England, regulations are gradually being eased and weddings can now take place again, with a limited number of guests. If you’ve had to put your wedding off until next year, this just means you have even more time to get even the finest of details down to perfection. If you’re mulling over your wedding stationery designs at the moment and are stuck for inspiration, looking to see what has been proving popular…

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The country is slowly opening up for business, but with so many different rules around, it can be hard for customers or clients to remember what to do to remain as safe as possible when out shopping or getting their hair cut. That is why businesses would find it useful to get sign, loose sheet and a2 poster prints with their safety precautions on display, as this will not only remind visitors what to do when they enter the building but also reassure them their health and safety is being taken seriously.   Earlier this month, non-essential shops were allowed…

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Taking up new pastimes during the coronavirus lockdown has had a few people realise their lost ambitions of writing a book – whether that is fiction, non-fiction, comics, recipes, etc. But when it comes to getting it self-published, there are so many different types of book bindings, size, quality, and the paper. There are at least a dozen types of book bindings, and there are unique pros and cons to each depending on the purpose of the document. While there are many guides to help with creative writing, we wanted to help with some of the most common binding techniques,…

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With the government having just announced that it will be phasing in plans for ending the lockdown in England (in contrast to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which have all opted for an extended period of lockdown restrictions), now’s the time for businesses to think about how they can reassure their teams that it is safe to return to work – if that’s the road they want to go down at this time. It may well be that you decide that now isn’t the time to start getting people back into the office and, in fact, you may have found…

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