It’s been nearly four years since we first heard the term ‘Credit Crunch’ and following what appears to be a long period of recession, we learned last week that the UK is now entering the second phase of a ‘double dip’ recession. You could be forgiven for thinking that this green and pleasant land is not quite as pleasant as it used to be thanks to a combination of government spending cuts, drought conditions (and subsequent hosepipe ban), ridiculously high fuel and insurance costs and banks making us jump through hoops to borrow any money. Read more…

Reaching the ripe old age of seventeen in the UK means one thing for many boys and girls – it’s time to learn to drive! The prospect of being able to transport yourself to college or Uni in your own personal haven with iPod blaring your favourite ‘Tuuuunnnneeesss’ is too good to miss. Aside from late night visits to motorway service stations or the local drive-thru McDonalds , few things are guaranteed to impress a potential girl or boyfriend than being picked up in a borderline MOT pass, P registration Citroen Saxo with broken door handles. Fifteen or twenty years ago, this was achievable for a large proportion of the teenage population but in 2012, it’s becoming a different story altogether. Read more…