Bad sound and picture quality means smaller TV sets are not worth buying, say consumer experts

How big screens have trashed the tiny telly: Bad sound and picture quality means smaller sets are not worth buying as firms have given up on them, consumer experts claim Consumer experts say that TV sets measuring 32in or less are not worth buying  They say lack of demand means manufacturers have now effectively given up … Read more

COVID-19: Cough clouds of coronavirus particles are up to 23 TIMES smaller when wearing a mask

Face masks must be worn on public transport and in many indoor spaces, including shops, shopping centres, indoor transport hubs, museums, galleries, cinemas and public libraries.  It is currently the law for passengers to wear face coverings in taxis and private hire vehicles, in hospitality venues, like restaurants and bars, other than when you are … Read more

Flybe could relaunch ‘smaller than before’ in 2021

Flybe could take-off again ‘smaller than before’ in 2021 after administrators agree rescue deal with former shareholder Flybe was responsible for about 40% of all regional UK flights at its height Airline travel has been one of the worst-affected sectors by the coronavirus Thyme Opco, Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group did buy Flybe in February 2019  … Read more

Which? survey shows smaller providers outperform big brands when it comes to holiday cottages

Smaller companies outshine big name brands for self-catered UK holidays in Which?’s first-ever survey of UK holiday cottage providers. As demand for self-catering accommodation in the UK continues to boom as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the consumer champion says its research found a number of major brands with tens of thousands of properties … Read more

Amazon will NOT be impacted by £500m digital services tax – but smaller retailers will be

Amazon will NOT be impacted by £500m digital services tax – but smaller retailers will be, HMRC admits Two per cent on tax on internet giants will not impact Amazon, HMRC admits  Treasury said Digital Services Tax would make companies pay ‘fair contribution’ Business leaders say the tax is penalising smaller companies who use Amazon   … Read more

TRUST WATCH: Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Trust

MONTANARO UK SMALLER COMPANIES: Industrials-focused fund aims for growth over income By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:53 BST, 18 September 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 18 September 2020 What is it? The Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Trust invests in small firms listed on the London Stock Exchange and the junior market AIM.  … Read more

Owners put 17th century manor house’s £30,000 contents up for sale as they move to smaller home

The £30,000 contents of a country manor house that boasts Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes as a neighbour have been put up for sale.   The owners of Manor House, in West Stafford, Dorset, have sold their home of 25 years as they are downsizing and are now looking to offload its historic furniture and ornaments. … Read more

JUPITER US SMALLER COMPANIES: Siddles seeks winners

JUPITER US SMALLER COMPANIES: Trust manager Robert Siddles is the value investor who seeks out born winners By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:22 BST, 12 September 2020 It was a busy lockdown for the manager of investment trust Jupiter US Smaller Companies as he sought … Read more

Hilaria Baldwin reveals her smaller midsection ONE DAY after welcoming her fifth child

Hilaria Baldwin already looks much smaller just one day after welcoming her fifth child, a son, with husband Alec Baldwin. The 36-year-old yoga instructor showed off her new shape while in a black bra and undies with her hospital ID bracelet still on in an Instagram post shared on Thursday afternoon. Next to the new … Read more

Children born at higher altitudes are smaller at birth and have stunted growth

Children who are born at higher altitudes tend to be smaller than those born at lower altitudes, a new study suggests. Researchers found kids who live in cities 5,000 feet or more above sea level were not only smaller at birth but also more likely to have stunted growth. Impaired development persisted even when children … Read more