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As the UK population approaches 70 million, how will the economy cope?

A growing population can put considerable strain on public services like healthcare, education and transport to name just a few. With the UK fast approaching the 70 million mark, will the government have to revise the way it spends in order to keep the economy stable? Is there a historic precedent we can look to for answers? True Potential Investor, a UK pensions & investments … Continue reading As the UK population approaches 70 million, how will the economy cope?

The Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars

Time might be running out for internal combustion engine vehicles, with a number of countries bringing in legislation to eventually ban them in favour of electric cars. As manufactures fight to capitalise on this new market, the race is on to make the fastest and most powerful electric car in the world. Tesla are perhaps the best-known EV manufacturer, but several other established and lesser-known … Continue reading The Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars

How to explore Prague on a budget

The capital city of the Czech Republic is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, known for its beautiful architecture, rich culture and fascinating history. Its popularity however has lead to a recent increase in prices for things like food, entertainment and accommodation – but if you know where to look, there are still plenty of fantastic things to see and do for … Continue reading How to explore Prague on a budget

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The Big Business Behind Facebook

From its humble beginnings as a student side project in 2004, “The Facebook” as it was then known has since exploded into a mega-corporation, boasting a user base the size of the EU and an estimated value in excess of $20 billion. The infographic below was designed by Online Phd Programs and charts the history of one the world’s most successful social networks – from … Continue reading The Big Business Behind Facebook