James Andrews

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | James Andrews

There’s a French term that’s used to describe wines that express a distinctive character … "gout de terroir." A literal translation means the “taste of the earth.”It’s the concept that wines reflect the natural environment in which the grapes are grown and the wine is made. I often use the phrase, “the sense of place” to explain the characteristics of a wine that is specific to a region or location. What effects the vine defines the wine … it’s flavor, aroma, body and character.

Dec 8, 2023 | walesonline.co.uk | James Andrews |Steven Smith

The Euromillions jackpot has been steadily building in recent weeks and Friday night's winning sum is now an eye-watering £201million. Of course the ways the balls fall is totally random - a lottery, if you will. But while you can't change your chances of winning, there is a way of making sure you win more, reports the Mirror. You might be wondering how that's possible, but it is. People pick birthdays. And anniversaries.

Oct 16, 2023 | money.co.uk | James Andrews

If you run a business, you’ll want to be able to take payments by debit or credit card. Consumers are carrying cash less and less and some businesses now don’t even accept cash. Put simply, a card payment machine is a device that allows you to take card payments but the traditional terminals you see in larger shops require a physical connection to allow them to connect to a phone line or the internet and are expensive to set up and use.

Oct 5, 2023 | money.co.uk | Salman Haqqi |James Andrews |Jessica Bown

Currency CalculatorHow would you like your currency? FromToHow to find the best Australian dollar exchange ratesPlan how much you'll need to cover everyday expenses during your trip. If travelling in a group, you could be better off buying your travel money together. Comparing Australian dollar rates online will give you more options to choose from. Typically, these rates are much better than you can get when buying Australian dollars at the airport.

Sep 20, 2023 | money.co.uk | James Andrews

Compare our best lifetime ISAsCheck out deals, rates and charges from of our top lifetime ISA providersInvestment lifetime ISA accounts put your capital at risk, and you may get back less than you originally invested. Lifetime ISAs are tax-free savings account that come with an added bonus. The government adds 25% to the first £4,000 you save each year. But there are conditions attached. Firstly, only people aged between 18 and 40 can open one.