Birmingham Mail Special Features

Continental summer tyres "highly recommended" May 05 2010

Continental tyres have been awarded "highly recommended" accolades in the eagerly awaited results of the summer tyre tests carried out by three leading European motoring organisations.Read

LCD TV Sales Experience Rapid Growth Apr 23 2010

Market Research Company DisplaySearch have published their end of year report on the state of the television set market, reporting a 2% overall increase in television sales over the fourth quarter of 2009. LCD TV sales saw the biggest boost over the course of the whole year with a massive 50% increase in sales, while Plasma TV sales increased by just 6%, and sales of televisions using the the fledgling OLED technology dropped by a third overall in spite of a 193-percent growth between the third and fourth quarters.Read

Tax-free savings: a history of PEPs, TESSAs and ISAs - provided by Barclays Apr 22 2010

ISAs were first introduced a little more than ten years ago. They promised to introduce new benefits for savers, allowing a mix between investment ISAs and a cash ISA, all with tax-free interest.Read

Itchy Sofas Apr 21 2010

In 2007 reports starting emerging that a number of people were starting to complain of skin irritations, not that unusual, until you find out that there was one common factor with all of these peoples mysteriously sudden cases of rashes – they had all purchased leather sofas from 3 major high street stores.Read

Ensure your shop has the right cover in place Apr 16 2010

Making sure you have the correct shop insurance in place for your store is essential and can protect your company against a number of problems that may arise whilst running your business. Read

Sports Glasses Apr 15 2010

A good pair of Sports Glasses is becoming a necessity in most Sports today. In many Sports the glare from the Sun getting in your eyes can be the difference between winning and losing.Read

Cottage Holidays Apr 15 2010

If you are looking to visit England this year and you wish to look a little further a field than London, a traditional Cottage holiday in the Cotswolds could be the ideal getaway for you.Read

Holidays on a Budget Apr 01 2010

If you are desperate to go on holiday but have quite a tight budget, there is a solution that is very cost effective and simple to organise. The North of England is very beautiful and a popular tourist destination. Packed with coastal towns and beaches as well as some lovely and historical towns such as Harrogate, there is plenty to see and do. Two of the most popular choices are to rent a holiday cottage on the Yorkshire coast or to stay in a hotel in Harrogate. Read

Letting agencies in Aberdeen - the energy capital of Europe Mar 31 2010

At the core of oil production for decades, Aberdeen has now been dubbed the energy capital of Europe as it branches out into renewable energy production, attracting new and varied jobs to the region.Read

Do I really need professional indemnity insurance? Mar 22 2010

Are you in the business of providing professional services to your clients? If your answer is yes then there is a very strong likelihood that you will need Professional Indemnity insurance.Read

Space solutions - summer houses have the answer Mar 18 2010

Ask your friends to tell you the one thing they’d like to change about their home, and we’re betting the majority will say they need more space. So, if moving to a new, bigger home is not feasible, why not make the most of what you’ve got and extend your living area out into your garden?Read

A wonderful range of houses to rent in Prestwick Mar 16 2010

The west coast of Scotland is a wonderful place to live, and there are some excellent houses to rent in Prestwick. Look online to find a great selection, with properties to suit all tastes and all pockets.Read

Cheap flights to New York - the perfect way to clear your mind Mar 15 2010

Taking advantage of annual holiday bargains such as cheap flights to New York gives you a much needed break on a budget. For the best way to begin the new year, a holiday allows you to take stock and cement those challenging resolutions.Read

850,000 UK drivers break law with illegal tyres Mar 04 2010

As many as 850,000 motorists could be driving on UK roads with bald tyres under the legal tread limit, according to a new survey for breakdown service Britannia Rescue.Read

Train to Teach event in Birmingham: Your chance to find out if teaching is right for you Mar 02 2010

Train to Teach events, run by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) are the perfect opportunity to get all your questions about a career in teaching answered.Read

Tips to find best car insurance around Feb 26 2010

If you want car insurance that gives you cover at the right price, it’s quite obvious but the best way to find it is by shopping around.Read

Compare car insurance and save big money Feb 26 2010

There’s never been a more appropriate time to search out some savings. The ravages of an expensive Christmas aren’t helped by the effects of a cold snap in the new year period, when we’re all paying extra sums just to keep warm. If you’ve decided to cut costs in the coming months, switching your car insurance provider could be the perfect first step.Read

Car insurance: how much will you save? Feb 25 2010

If you were told there was a way of saving a substantial amount of money in a matter of minutes, you’d take it seriously. More and more people are paying far less for their car insurance nowadays, and it’s all done quickly and easily on the home computer with just a few clicks of a mouse.Read

The best car insurance for the smartest drivers Feb 23 2010

It’s not easy being a driver these days; costs have gone up in nearly all areas. That’s what makes acquiring the best car insurance so important. Read

Do good things with charity credit cards Feb 23 2010

Not many people know about charity credit cards or how they actually work, but they are becoming increasingly popular as the century wears on. Charity credit cards offer similar features to traditional credit cards, but with the added benefit of donating to charity.Read