Brits who work from home lose more than two days a year through distractions from children, pets and friends popping round, according to new research. A study of 2000 office workers showed that despite the supposed benefits of working from home, one in four confessed they never get into ‘work-mode’ and lose track of tasks […]

The practice of mindfulness has been gaining in popularity due to its benefits being widely publicised. Through research the practice has been linked to increases in productivity, reduced stress, and improved self-awareness, in addition to many other positive outcomes. However, techniques to increase mindfulness are not being used as widely as they could be by […]

In the second part of our winter warmer recipe series, Alfonso Salvaggio, Executive Head Chef at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted, Kent suggests a twist on mashed potato. As well as a good knob of butter and a dash of cream, try adding vanilla seeds to make the perfect accompaniment to […]