Meat is a staple of many people’s diets, from beef, lamb and chicken to processed meats, frozen meat, burgers and sausages. With the increase in the number of people turning to vegetarianism, there has been a demand for meat substitutes as vegetarians look to replace their meat with a vegetable-derived alternative. However, fake meat is difficult to produce due to meat’s complex structure, and these alternative ‘meats’ end up not quite achieving the right texture or flavour.

We have systematically worked our way through a veritable goldmine of natural resources in order to power our consumer-driven lifestyle. The amount of resources we have excavated and plundered reads like a modern-day shopping list: fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, shale gas and, of course, oil. Coal is the most polluting of all the fossil fuels.

It is said that those who ignore their history are doomed to repeat it. Can the financial crisis of 2008 really be so far in the past that we are forgetting it? John Bennett, Henderson’s head of European equities, thinks our memories really are that short and that there are ominous signs in the markets he watches.

The head of European equities at Henderson, John Bennett, has issued a stark warning to those investing in sub-prime markets. Bennett warns that the same mistakes made in 2008 are being made again today and the results could be disastrous. This raises the question of where to invest to keep your money safe.

Going for an interview is nerve-racking, and being prepared will always help to calm your anxiety. However, there are some questions that can be pretty tricky to prepare for.

Offering the best ‘craic’ in the world, few cities in Europe offer quite the same experience as a night out in Dublin. Read on for our perfect itinerary.

There is no doubt that we are a time-strapped generation and, for women in particular, it can be difficult to find precious minutes in which to fit everything in. This means that a good beauty regime and helpful beauty tools, tips and tricks are essential, especially if you are a high-powered corporate jet-setter who doesn’t have time to keep reapplying or touching up your makeup. With that in mind, here are three beauty must-haves to help you maintain your fabulous look whilst still managing to get everything else done!

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums usually requires regular trips to the dentist and occasional treatment for problem areas. Meeting the costs can be difficult at times; therefore, it is important to be aware of the ways in which you can obtain tax relief on the cost of treatment for both yourself and family members.

If you say “retro” to someone, they might think “outdated” or maybe “kitsch”, but if you call it “vintage” or “classic”, the same thing suddenly becomes desirable. Whilst modern is very popular at the moment when it comes to home décor, vintage/retro/classic is also very much in style.