Final blog of 2014..........

2014 has been a funny old year - all things considered.  As we speed towards 2015, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on some of the good, the bad and the ugly things that have made 2014 a year to remember;

This was the year that trading in Bitcoin really took off - and in January 2 men were arrested for attempting to sell over £1m worth of the currency to customers on the black market.  Idina Menzel enters the British chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In February it was reported that the use of mobile devices to access the internet has risen to 40% and continues to rise.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In March Malaysia Airways flight MH370 disappeared whilst en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing - and has still not been found.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In April the first cases of Ebola in West Africa are reported.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In May fighting in Ukraine escalated as a referendum is held.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In June, King Juan Carlos abdicates from his role as the King of Spain and is replaced by his son Felipe.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In July Kvitova and Djokovic win Wimbledon and Germany wins the World Cup.  Sadly a Malaysia Airlines jet is shot down over Ukraine with the loss of all 298 passengers and crew.  Argentina defaults on its debt for the third time in 25 years and analysts predict that inflation will hit 40%.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In August a Government Minister reportedly told Harrow Borough Council to 'stop moaning and start building new homes' as it was reported that it spends over £550,000 each year renting back properties that it used to own.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In September the Scottish people voted in their referendum to remain part of the United Kingdom.  Apple launches the Iphone 6 in 2 sizes.  Consumers queue for hours in order to be the first to own and use one.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

In October the Roman Catholic Church beatifies Pope Paul VI.  Displaying a tax disc in your car in the UK becomes a matter of choice (and the DVLA stop producing them from October).DVLA also allow customers to buy their car tax by monthly instalments.  A gunman attacks the Canadian Parliament.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

It is reported in November that impulse buying is a thing of the past - with consumers now making an average of 9 visits to outlets before buying items.  The news also stated that self-employed people in Britain can no longer afford to save for retirement!  The report also stated that over 75% of SME's declared that they had been profitable throughout 2014.  Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen

And in December, as the country slows down towards Christmas we can look back on the year - hopefully with  a wry smile - wondering where it has all gone to - looking forward to 2015!

And guess what....Idina Menzel is still in the chart with 'Let it Go' - the theme from Frozen (spending a total of 54 weeks in the chart so far).  If you have not heard this song, then you must have been living on Mars!

We would like to wish all of our customers the very best for the New Year and we look forward to seeing you in 2015