Although warmer weather is usually welcome, it’s important to understand that too much heat can be a health hazard. In fact, last summer’s hot weather caused an additional 1,634 deaths, according to government data. And it isn’t just heat that’s the problem; humidity is a contributing factor too. With dry heat, sweat evaporates, taking heat […]

Energy prices have been rising at an unprecedented rate since 2021. The unusually cold European winters in 2020-21 caused a squeeze on the global energy supply. More recently, the war in Ukraine has created limits on Russian exports of gas, only exacerbating the issue. Although all businesses are being affected, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) […]

The March Star Award  acknowledges and recognises staff for their hard work, going above and beyond and for fulfilling the TH March Values. They are nominated by staff for staff! Congratulations go to Kay Slater, Account Handler, Personal Insurances Team, National Service Centre Kay joined THM in August 2021 and works in the Personal Insurances Team as […]

A good electric fan can work wonders by wicking heat and sweat away from your body. However, in doing the job to cool you, surprisingly, electric fans can get rather hot themselves. This can present a fire risk, hazardous to both you and your family. Reduce fire risk and stay safe this summer by considering […]

Climate change—the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns—is a global issue currently receiving much media attention. And, with the scale of extreme weather seen over the past few years—from bush fires in Australia to frequent flooding in the UK—it’s easy to see why. It’s clear that our climate is changing, and what’s also evident […]