MasterChef winner Oli Martin has top tips to help make home cooking restaurant standard

Missing restaurant food? Then make it at home – by following the advice of top chef Oli Martin. He won the festive edition of MasterChef: The Professionals recently and his restaurant at Hipping Hall in Kirkby Lonsdale has an impressive four AA rosettes, so he knows his way around the kitchen. Here he offers top … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Gain pounds from the obesity war

Even  in normal years, January is a time for new resolutions – drink less, eat better, exercise more. This January is far from normal, however. Covid-19 has put health in the spotlight like never before, including an intense focus on weight.  According to Government statistics, two-thirds of the UK population are overweight or obese. The … Read more

Five renovation tips that can add up to £50,000 to the value of your home

Renovation is a costly business – whether undertaken for personal use or to improve the value of a home – so, how do you know which upgrades are worth the trouble? Thankfully, Strike, an online estate agents, has revealed which improvements can really boost the price of your house – and which additions will cost … Read more

Still haven’t done your tax return? Five expert tips for meeting the 31 January deadline

HMRC is still waiting for 4.9million people to file their 2019/20 tax return in time for the 31 January deadline. So far 7.2million people have completed their self-assessment form, and HMRC said it expected the total figure to reach 12.1million. If you file after the deadline, you will receive an automatic fine of £100. Last … Read more

Home workout tips that REALLY work

With gyms closed once again, millions of Brits are relying on home workouts to stay fit over lockdown. But what’s the best way to get the most out of your exercise?  That’s the question presenter Mehreen Baig attempts to answer in BBC documentary The Truth About… Getting Fit At Home, which airs tonight.  Mehreen speaks to … Read more

Share tips for companies that can rebound in 2021

Thousands of firms are hoping for a swift return to health after a gruelling 2020.  And experts say the Brexit deal, vaccine roll-out and a new president in the White House will hopefully spark life back into the UK and global economies. But not all businesses will recover quickly.  So how can investors spot the difference … Read more

Finding a new job in 2021: 10 simple tips for success

Last year saw a number of people lose their jobs thanks to the pandemic, while for some, it may have put in sharp focus their career and the potential to retrain, or look elsewhere.  While rising unemployment and currently lockdown back in full swing, it may look bleak out there. However, one expert believes that … Read more

Australia’s powerlifting plastic surgeon reveals his top tips for staying healthy

Power-lifting plastic surgeon reveals the secrets to staying healthy and looking youthful as you age – and it’s A LOT more simple than you might think Australia’s ‘power lifting plastic surgeon’ reveals how to keep youthful looks He says avoiding the sun in peak times and applying sun cream is also key He says mental … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Braemar up 50% in eight months

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Our shipshape tip Braemar rises 50% in eight months By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 9 January 2021 While most of the world continues to struggle with Covid-19, China is well on the road to recovery. World Bank forecasts suggest … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Grafton is sturdy choice in rickety times

A weary sense of déjà vu swept through the nation last week, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another nationwide lockdown and urged us all to stay at home. In some ways it seemed like March 2020 all over again – without the good weather.  There are some major differences though, not least in construction. … Read more