Posted on 29 Sep, 2026

There has been a lot of discussion amongst workers, employers and politicians about the recent changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions and the minimum wage in the UK. As the government makes these changes, it is important to understand what this means for different stakeholders, in particular young workers and business. This blog article reviews the details of these changes, their possible implications, and the broader economic context in which they are occurring.

The National Living Wage has seen a substantial rise this week with those aged 21 and over now getting £12.71 an hour. That’s an increase of 50p and will affect... Continue reading >

Posted in: Careers in Design | Tagged: careers in design

Posted on 15 Sep, 2026

Dulux's annual colour selection has evolved from discussing simple day-to-day trends to forecasting major global design movements. A panel of experts gather at a specially selected location in the Netherlands each year to discuss global problems, forecast trends and paint a picture of consumer life for the next 12 months. The transformation has been remarkable over the decades.

The colour forecast offers a snapshot of trends for the forthcoming year and shows how tastes and historical colours have evolved. The focus has moved from talking about colours in general during the first decade to addressing much bigger ... Continue reading >

Posted in: Interior Design | Tagged: Interior Design Furniture Design