One of the things that has stood out during that time the UK spent in and out of lockdown was how pet ownership rose during the pandemic – with an extra 3.2 million households across the UK buying a pet from March 2020 to March 2021. Puppy demand drove the average cost to buy a […]

Here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to go fishing; from rivers and lochs to beaches and canals, you’re never far away from an idyllic spot to cast a line. With this in mind and being keen anglers ourselves here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together some of […]

Often, when we picture the classic rock star the image we have is of a man; Mick Jagger, for example, or Elvis. Women in music are often thought of in relation to men, either with a more secondary/supportive role, or even in a negative way; Yoko Ono is still blamed for the Beatles break-up, and […]

Recently, new rules came into place in England and Wales that made it a criminal offence to own an XL Bully type dog without an exemption certificate, under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Scotland is also introducing a ban from 23rd February and Northern Ireland is expected to follow. We’re going to take a look […]

Whether you’re a golf pro or a complete novice, you never stop wanting to improve your game. One of the most common aims for amateur golfers is to be able to hit the ball further, and stats show that increasing the distance by 20 yards can result in losing 4 – 6 strokes off your […]

The animal-human bond stretches back to ancient times, with dogs being the first animal to be domesticated by humans some 30,000 years ago. In the present day, many animals provide more than just a working function in people’s everyday lives – from companionship to emotional wellbeing support. As our bond with animals has deepened, that […]

Getting into uni is exciting and there’s so much to look forward to; new friends, a new social life, a new town or city to explore and finally getting that longed-for independence. But with that independence comes the reality of having to pay for it all. Lots of students are faced with having to make […]

This year marks the calendar addition of an extra day (a leap day), making it a leap year. The additional day, February 29th to be exact, was introduced to maintain synchronisation between our calendars and the seasons. By why? I hear you ask. Now for the science bit – our planet, Earth, takes approximately 365.25 […]

If fishing is your thing then you’ll be looking forward to getting out there again, you’ll also know the importance of understanding the fishing seasons – it can make all the difference between a good trip and a disappointing one. But what does fishing season actually mean? We’re going to look at some of the […]

Those first few weeks with a baby are precious, and the only thing that gets us through the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes is the fact that they’re so cute. It’s no surprise then that lots of new parents want to capture those first few months – after all, they don’t stay cute and […]