How students can protect themselves against Identity fraud
Online scams are big business for fraudsters. But what is identity fraud, and how do you protect yourself from it? Read our 9 tips for identity fraud protection.
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The Spring Statement at a glance for landlords
The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.
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by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019 Important changes at the top of Purple Frog
There are some changes happening at Purple Frog Group.
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Can 11 people survive in one student house?
Take 11 friends, add some essay stress, a dash of booze, some late nights and a huge number of dirty plates. How do they get on? Rosie found out by living it. Here's what she learned.
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Are these the most unique societies at University of Birmingham?
You're not alone. Whatever you're passionate about, odds are you'll find a student society for your interest. Blogger Charlotte Booth has listed the ones that stand out at the University of Birmingham guild fair.
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Your parents are used to saving you. Call them!
University is supposed to be a time you blossom into an independent adult. But while you’re building up to that stage of adulthood, it's still OK to call mum and dad to check on important things like not killing yourself.
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How to ‘Marie Kondo’ your Uni House
Sharing student accommodation means it's easy for clutter to escalate., Laura Hainey has channelled her inner Marie Kondo to give you some ideas for giving yourself some space to think.
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Do you recognise any of these horrid housemates?
Obviously, you're a delight to live with. Everyone loves that you never make a round of tea and listening to your endless Danny Dyer impressions. But your housemates? They're horrid. What with their not being you and all. Here's Charlotte Booth's explanation of what's probably wrong with them.
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Sex shouldn’t ruin your time at university
University should be fun. But sometimes sex can ruin everything. Hopefully you'll never need this information, but here's where students in Birmingham can to get help and advice, if they need it.
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Landlords to be responsible for competence of electrical inspectors
Under proposed laws, landlords will need to prove electrical inspections at their rented properties are carried out by inspectors who are competent and qualified to carry out the task. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at the announcement.
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