For those seeking foreign climates, there are now approved lists of countries which no longer require self-isolation upon arrival back in the United Kingdom. The approved lists are different for those in Scotland, with the Scottish government still requiring people travelling from Spain to quarantine, whereas England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not. Guidance is universal in warnings against journeys on cruise ships, due to the difficulty in social distancing and previous outbreaks being so virulent.

Should you choose to travel to one of the Foreign Office’s approved countries, travel cover should be taken out as per your normal process, however while most policies will cover treatment for illness and injury whilst you are abroad, not all will include coronavirus-related claims. Policies are now coming to the market which have specific coronavirus clauses for treatment or repatriation, therefore you may need to take out a separate policy or increase your standard policy in order to be covered in case of coronavirus.   

Jen and Sian met whilst both working at a creative agency in Marlow, and soon discovered their similar passions and dreams, calculating that it was more cost effective to train in lash extensions,  then do each other’s than it was to continue to pay the high salon prices.

This quickly turned in to treatments for friends, then friends of friends, and within four months, the ladies were working part-time and fitting appointments in every weekend and evening slot that they could. The client base has grown rapidly through word-of-mouth, and social media.

Since the business launched in July 2019 based in two locations, Wooburn Green and Tetsworth, the ladies have continued to train in additional beauty services, including Waxing, High Definition Brows, Facials and Dermaplaning, Spray Tanning and Make-up, offering all services at affordable prices.

The business was growing so rapidly, the girls started planning the opening of a salon in Marlow for Summer 2020. Sian left her role to focus on the business full-time. This wasn’t timed well as she left her role one month before the UK went into lockdown.

The ladies used the time during lockdown to focus on developing their skills, through online training, Covid-19 training and progressing their business plan to accommodate new services, including non-surgical body contouring.

Now lock down has relaxed and the ladies are back at work, 'On the Lash Beauty' have ensured that they have all the correct PPE required in place to deliver all their services safely as per the government guidelines.

Jen and Sian are currently planning their first salon launch in Marlow for the end of 2020

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Whether you’re staying put or moving home, crime will always remain a key concern for the majority of us and with 84% of respondents to the Broadband Choices poll listing crime as a crucial factor this still rings true. Knowing that your home and possessions are in an area with low crime rates is obviously very attractive, with low crime rates correlating to strong house prices and the converse also true.

Getting to and from work, as well as freely being able to see friends and family, is of course extremely important when deciding where we would like to live. Amongst correspondents, nearly three-quarters mentioned transport links as one of their decision points for a location to live within. Living within close proximity to a tube station, for example, can add £42,000 to the price of a home, according to research from Nationwide.

Unsurprisingly in these modern times, a strong internet connection which will allow broadband and television streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime stands at third in the list of buyer priorities when searching for a new home. With 69% of people mentioning a strong internet connection in the poll, many of whom stating that they would pay over-the-odds for a property with guaranteed superfast broadband connection, it would seem that for home-sellers updating your broadband could actually help in the process of finding a buyer.

For those with families, schools are an extremely important consideration; with catchment areas and the competition around catchments for the best schools being an important factor for both families, and those planning on families in the long term. Just over half of correspondents listed schools as a deliberation in their home buying decision, with recent studies showing that homes in catchments for schools with Ofsted ratings of 1 can cost almost £40,000 more than those with Ofsted rating 2.

As well as transport links ranking highly in the list of priorities for buyers, local shops and amenities also place highly with just over a third of people stating that living close to shops and amenities is a significant factor in their property search.

1. Create Specific Areas

An effective way to transform your outdoor space is to create specific areas within your available area. Creating a seating area with screens, a bedding area with planters and adding hanging baskets further down your garden will create real depth as well as encouraging the use of these spaces. If you have less space available, think about using furniture which can be also be used as storage as well as items which can be folded away or stacked.

2. Lighting

Investing in lighting for your outdoor area will not only make it more attractive when the evenings set in, it will also encourage you to embrace the outdoors even when it is a little darker. Solar lighting is an affordable, effective and fuss-free way to add some ambience to your garden, patio, balcony or outdoor space – solar nets are particularly effective as the lights can be weaved through a trellis or on a fence.

3. Pots and Planters

If your outdoor space is a small patio or balcony area then using pots and planters is a great way to add some fresh flowers and foliage, making your space much more inviting. If your property is rented, then pots and planters are also really useful as you can take them with you when you move to a new property and you do not need to dig up a garden which could cause potential disputes. If you have more space available, add some hanging baskets to create different levels of interest across your garden.

4. Accessories

Although investing in soft furnishings and accessories can be a more pricey way to refresh your outdoor space, because the items are intended for outdoor use they tend to last longer and so can be a worthwhile investment. Bright pops of colour can be added to any size of space with cushions, beanbags, throws and adding candles to table areas will take your outdoor space to the next level.

5. Planting

Very few things will bring the outdoors to life as much as fresh plants and flowers – over the span of summer they also work out to being fairly inexpensive. Lavender is a particularly good option due to its hard-wearing nature and the gentle scent that is emitted. You can also purchase bedding packs of plants from most supermarkets and DIY stores, making them easy to find and inexpensive.