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Meet the New Nescafé Beans: A Fresh Chapter in Everyday Coffee

We got our hands on the new Nescafé Coffee Beans to try. Is making the switch to fresh beans really worth it? Read on to find out more.

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Why Providing Sanitary Bins in Bathrooms Is Vital in Modern Workplaces

Ensuring your workplace is equipped with washroom sanitary bins is vital. Here’s why it’s crucial to maintain hygiene and improve staff wellbeing.

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National Inventors Day: The Innovations That Power Our Workplaces

Ever wondered who was behind the first biro or fountain pen? This Inventors Day, we take a look at some of the minds behind everyday stationery items we love.

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Which Dymo Labels Do I Need? A Quick Guide for Offices and Homes

Looking to switch to Dymo labels? We’ve put together a handy guide so you know what to go for when upping your organisation.

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Seasonal Style With Everyday Organisation: The Command Hook Way

Find out how Command Hooks have been changing the way we decorate for decades.

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Our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Every Stationery Lover

Gift with confidence this Christmas and treat the stationery lover in your life.

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Our Productivity Hacks to Help Keep You on Track Until Christmas

Make the next three weeks until Christmas stress free with our simple hacks.

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Beat the Freeze: 4 Essentials for a Safer Workplace This Winter

Beat the winter freeze with our suggested cold weather workplace essentials.

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Stock up on Nescafé Coffee For the Chance to Win a £100 M&S Hamper

Here’s how you could win the M&S Collection Deluxe Hamper worth £100. Read on to find out more.

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Packaging That Works Harder: Why Blake Is Built for Business

Thinking about making the switch to sustainable packaging but don’t know where to start? Read on to find out more about Blake’s eco friendly packaging.

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How Energizer Max Plus Can Power You Through the Festive Season

Here’s why you should power every festive moment with Energizer Max Plus batteries, available to buy in bulk.

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Daily Brew Limits: How Much Coffee Is Actually Safe to Drink?

Most of the world functions on coffee to get through the day, but there are limits to caffeine consumption for good reason.

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Spend £50 on Leitz Products and Claim a Free Compact Hot Desking Bag

Back to school season is in full swing, and what could be better to prepare yourself than a free hot desking bag? Find out how to claim yours below.

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Go Green This Bamboo Month with Cheeky Panda’s Planet Friendly Picks

September is bamboo month! Now’s the perfect chance to learn all about Cheeky Panda and how they are re-inventing sustainable washroom supplies.

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Leading the Charge: How Rhino Is Redefining Office and School Supplies

For August’s brand spotlight, we're taking a deep dive into Rhino Stationery, leaders in sustainable notebooks and diverse educational solutions.

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Powering the Everyday: Why Battery Choice Matters More Than You Think

Confused about battery types? We break down the most common types and what they are used for, as well as highlighting our recommended brand.

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How Each Cup of Nescafé Is Working Towards Brewing a Better Tomorrow

Nescafé are the world’s leading coffee brand, bringing you great tasting coffee designed to ensure the future of the planet is in good hands.

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Decoding Green Labels: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Credentials

Confused about Eco Labels? We explain some of the top used credentials and what they mean for you, the consumer.

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How Blake Continues to Innovate the Paper Products Industry

For July's brand spotlight series we are shinning a light on Blake Envelopes, who have recently celebrated their 25th birthday.

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Kits That Mean Business: Our Critical Injury and Evacuation Essentials

Martyn's Law was passed earlier in 2025, and has changed the ways businesses and large venues must master their operations. Read on to find out more, and learn about our recommended solutions.

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Enter Our Father’s Day Giveaway to Win a Desk Upgrade for Dad

Stuck for what to get Dad this Father’s Day? Enter our giveaway for the chance to win a Desk Upgrade for Dad, with three prizes up for grabs.

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Beyond Sticky Notes: Unlocking the Full Potential of Post-it Products

When it comes to Post-It you probably immediately think of their iconic sticky notes, but there are so many more innovative products Post-It have up their sleeve to make your meetings productive and truly collaborative.

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Brand Spotlight: Why Railex Remains a Trusted Name in Filing Solutions

Discover the story behind Railex, a brand shaping the future of filing. This is the first in our monthly Brand Spotlight series, where we showcase standout names transforming the world of office stationery.

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Look Out For Enticing Offers on Office Stationery Essentials

Don't miss out on some incredible offers on stationery essentials this month!

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5 Easy Yet Powerful Ways to Be More Eco-Conscious in Your Daily Life

Earth Day began in 1970, when campaigners in America had been fighting against growing oil spills, polluting factories and power plants dumping raw sewage into the ground.

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Kensington EQ: Helping You to Create an Eco Friendly Workspace

When it comes to upgrading your workspace or desk, you want products that last and make your day easier. Whether it’s functional computer accessories or ergonomic solutions that make working that bit more comfortable, it pays to invest in performance and durability.

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Celebrating Creativity: Tips to Inspire You This World Art Day

World Art Day has been celebrated across the world for over 40 years. Each 15th April, the world comes together to celebrate the beauty and enjoyment of art, and how it can make communities come together.

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The Cost of Strain: What's Causing Time Off in the Workplace

The way you're sitting at your desk could have a detrimental impact on your musculoskeletal health and time off at work - here's how.

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The Simple Science Behind Making Nescafe Decaffeinated Coffee

Research from Nescafé conducted in 2024 shows that 40% of adults surveyed are trying to reduce their caffeine intake.

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Why Secure Medical Storage is Essential for Every Workplace

A Labour Force Survey in 2023/4 found that 604,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury in the workplace. Ensuring safe, convenient and easy to use medical storage facilities in offices, schools, gyms and all other communal spaces is therefore essential.

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Choose The Cheeky Panda for Sustainable Personal Hygiene Products

A report from Edge in 2022 found that a staggering 1.9 million trees are cut down daily to meet the demands of the traditional toilet roll industry.

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Celebrate the Month of Love with Words and Beautiful Stationery

Is writing or words of affirmation your love language? Or the love language of your other half? Whether you’re looking to spread love with family, friends or a romantic partner, we’re here to provide you with a myriad of inspiration to say something special this Valentine’s Day.

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Everything You Need to Know About the DEFRA Waste Legislation Changes

DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs) has just confirmed a new Simpler Recycling initiative for England, which aims to make recycling easier for businesses and households across the country.

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How to Be a Stationery Lover Without Harming the Planet

Are you the type of person who can never resist the lure of a new notebook or the appeal of a brand new set of pens? Or, it might be that you're looking for desk accessories to elevate your office without harming the planet.

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Plant 10 Trees with Leitz

Leitz is excited to offer you an opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while enhancing your workspace. For every two products purchased from our Leitz Recycle range, we will plant 10 trees on your behalf through Switch2Zero.

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Are you getting a class full of answers?

A big challenge for all teachers is trying to find out what all pupils are thinking and what all pupils are learning. This is because thinking and learning are invisible.

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Why choose us for your site supplies?

Although it may not sound like it, Office Stationery are one of the biggest suppliers of site supplies to the construction industry. Times have changed and stationers are no longer only useful for a box of paper and some pens, we now stock a whole host of products that means we can be your one stop shop for your business needs.

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International Cat Day 2021

In honour of this Sunday's International Cat Day, we thought we would take this opportunity to have a look through some of the most crazy cat facts we could find.

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Plastic Free July

July has become Plastic Free July. This is to help combat this issue and educate us to become more aware of our plastic usage. We are encouraged to avoid all plastic products, particularly single use plastics, for the entire month.

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Loneliness Awareness Week 2021

It is Loneliness Awareness week hosted by the Marmalade Trust and this year it is more important than ever to get talking. 40% of people will not talk about experiencing loneliness. With numbers so high, it is about time we remove the stigma and talk about the fact that we ALL get lonely and this is nothing to be ashamed of.

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Top Tips To Keep Busy During This Summer Break

With the Summer break, fast approaching (and for most, it has already begun) thinking of ways to keep busy can be a tedious task. Especially in the current climate with lots of restrictions still in place for social distancing, trying to stay entertained can be tricky. That is why, we have put our heads together and come up with some top ideas that are sure to keep you safe whilst having fun.

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Staying Safe When Returning To Work

With recent Government advice allowing more people to go back to work, ensuring you stay safe in your workplace is more important than ever. Government advice currently states to return to work if you must but work from home if you can. Your company should have put precautions into place before your return (such as sanitising stations and distancing markers on the ground) to aid in keeping you safe, however we have put together some top tips that will help you further.

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How To Work From Home Effectively

We have all found ourselves in this weird and bizarre world, and adapting our lives has been essential. Working from home is one of the biggest changes that many of us have had to face over recent weeks, and it doesn't seem that this is going to change any time soon.

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How to Bring Your Office Desk to Life

Your office desk is your second home, so it should be a place of inspiration and reflect your personality. A tidy, organised and personalised workspace enables you to work happily and efficiently. Yet with little spare time, your desk can easily become cluttered. This clutter is bad for your concentration, makes it difficult to stay organised and can make you feel stressed. We’ve researched the best ideas so you can bring your office desk to life.

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Back To School Hacks

For most students and teachers, it most likely feels ludicrous to start thinking about going back to school yet but for some, it’s never too early to start preparing for the September send-away. Office stationery have compiled a list of a few tips to get your child or yourself as ready as you can for the new academic year.

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Office Stationery’s Top 5 Printers

We want the best for our customers, and we know you want the best products money can buy. So to help you out, Office Stationery is putting together weekly top 5 lists of popular products.

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Tips For Staying Cool This Summer

A heatwave is barging it’s way into the UK and being stuck in an office can make the heat even more unbearable. But, seeing as many of us do not have the luxury of moving our work to a lovely Moroccan beach, here are our tips to help you feel more comfortable in the warmth.

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How To Stay On Top Of A Heavy Workload

It’s always nice to encounter a little challenge now and then to keep your mind active, but there is a considerable difference between keeping busy and being overworked. Hard work pays off so long as you go about it the right way about it and put your health first to avoid stress. Here, we have compiled a small list of tricks to maintain your sanity as best as possible in stressful times.

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Our guide to the benefits of flexible working

Our guide to the benefits of flexible working

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Ways to stay more energised at your desk.

It happens to the best of us where, no matter how many hours of peaceful sleep you have had, the day drags along and leaves you feeling shattered by 12 o’clock with even more hours to endure. In light of this, we have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you stay a bit more awake when all you want is to sleep.

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Stress Relief Tips At Your Desk

A desk job can prove to be very stressful when let to get out of hand, but don’t fret, here are some easy ways to relieve stress from the comfort of your desk.

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Products for an organised desk space.

An organised work space leads to an organised mind to ensure you excel in your day-to-day jobs, so here are our tips to help you achieve greatness from your desk.

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Paper data breaches How they happen and how to avoid them

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in May 2018, requiring organisations to apply sound security practices to all electronic and paper-based personal data with respect to its collection, storage, access and disposal.

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How to make revision more engaging

Revision doesn’t have to be a daunting topic for students, there are many things you can do as teachers to help them realise it is neither a task or chore. Telling them to revise for 2 hours a night without their mobile phones is very unlikely to be the case for 99% of students.

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Keep in shape while at your your desk

When working full time in an office, it’s often hard to find the time to exercise, however most of us have a bit of down time between tasks and we can use this time to get in a little bit of activity without having to leave our desk

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History of the pen

Celebrate national stationery week find out how clay and Apple play a part in the history of the pen.

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