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One in 10 young adults say they never tuck into a traditional British fry-up, study finds; Over a third are concerned about the calorie count in the meal, believing it to be too greasy or fatty -while three in 10 feel it simply takes too long to prepare.		Apr 18, 2024	470
Wales is the kindest part of Great Britain, study finds; Those in the country will carry out an average of eight acts of kindness each week -while the South East and East of England trail behind, with just six and a half.		Apr 18, 2024	860
Top 20 interior décor disasters -from woodchip wallpaper to lino flooring; One in three homeowners are living with décor they don't like -as almost half say they can't afford to replace it, research has found.		Apr 11, 2024	695
Indecisive Brits spend 37 hours a year trying to choose what meals to eat, study finds; And almost six in 10 say dinner is the hardest meal to make a decision on -with a lack of inspiration, or too much choice, cited as the top reasons for this indecision.		Apr 10, 2024	531
Top benefits of 5G in sports -from better quality snacks, to quicker train journeys; Development Economics has modelled how 5G technology could generate an additional £114m a year revenue in a typical UK football stadium, from 2029.		Apr 10, 2024	708
Brits struggle to get some me-time -managing just 46 minutes each day, study finds; Chores, work, and life admin are the top things getting in the way -although one in three admit they don't make time for themselves enough of a priority.		Apr 9, 2024	539
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z have already had a go at running a small business, study finds; And over a fifth plan to become their own boss within the next 12 months -while six in 10 hope to do so before they turn 30.		Apr 3, 2024	804
Premier Inn creates hotel room workout to help you keep fit away from home; It comes as research revealed nearly half of Brits admit they fall off the exercise bandwagon as soon as they take a trip away from home.		Apr 2, 2024	666
Oxford is the UK's sleepiest city -as two-thirds of its residents frequently feel fatigued; Cardiff and Cambridge followed close behind -with over half of British adults, overall, claiming they are often tired, according to research.		Apr 1, 2024	855
Four in 10 Easter bakers admit some of their sweet treats will end up in the bin; Brits are set to bake a whopping 66 million goodies this Easter weekend, from cakes and biscuits to scones -but as many as third will not be suitable to serve to guests.		Mar 28, 2024	450
Seven in 10 Brits have a 'happy place' -with Gen Z happiest while watching the sunset; And almost all of those who have a special spot that boosts their mood, say this place is outdoors, the research revealed.		Mar 28, 2024	557
Six in 10 trust their gut to make life-changing decisions -like whether to get divorced; But over a third admit they are "clueless" about their gut -with many knowing more about Netflix and football than they do about this vital organ.		Mar 27, 2024	641
Eye-opening video shows gender stereotyping among children when it comes to careers; Primary school children named builders, mechanics, and lorry drivers as the top jobs for men -while nurses and florists were considered 'female' roles.		Feb 21, 2024	465
Nine in 10 women left 'embarrassed' -after experiencing normal female symptoms in public; Sweating, hot flushes, and heightened emotions, are some of the natural bodily functions that have left women feeling self-conscious while out and about.		Feb 19, 2024	716
These are the nation's favourite pub names -including Royal Oak and White Hart; Royal Oak tops the list as the most favoured pub name of the UK -and 4 in 10 Brits long to run an establishment of their own.		Feb 15, 2024	435
One in six homeowners tend to 'play it safe' when it comes to interior design choices; And the biggest design decisions they have later come to regret include buying cheap furniture that ended up breaking, and clashing too many colours together in one room.		Feb 7, 2024	1023
Close encounters of the drone kind -huge drone 'spaceship' appears over Canary Wharf; Londoners were left wondering if they were receiving a visit from outer space -as Samsung launched its new Galaxy S24 devices.		Jan 18, 2024	336
Scientists reveal how long biscuits can be dunked for -- before hitting the 'danger zone'; Ginger Nuts, Digestives, and Fruit Shortcakes need less than half a second dunked in a beverage -but Penguins and Chocolate Caramel Digestives can take a bit longer.		Jan 17, 2024	691
How do you eat your Weetabix? Fans debate whether it's better with hot or cold milk; And TV stars Craig Revel Horwood and Linda Robson took to the streets of London to find out where members of the public fall in this debate.		Jan 12, 2024	605
Seven in 10 first-time buyers are willing to compromise to get onto the property ladder; The top areas where they are willing to be flexible include the size of the garden, how many bedrooms and bathrooms the property has -and even the location, the research found.		Dec 29, 2023	886
Half of parents with kids aged three to 10 don't have fire alarms in their homes; Myleene Klass has teamed up with fire safety equipment manufacturer, Kidde, to share a top 10 list of fire safety tips for families at home.		Dec 20, 2023	709
How well have you paid attention to the news in 2023? Take this quiz to find out; Some of the top favourite stories of this year have included King Charles III's Coronation, and Boris Johnson resigning as MP, according to research.		Dec 20, 2023	1010
Paralysed entrepreneur wins prestigious business award for app to help disabled community; The Snowball app was designed by Simon Sansome to allow the disabled community to review accessibility credentials for amenities like shops and restaurants.		Dec 15, 2023	798
Top 20 unsung heroes in the UK from healthcare workers to waste collectors; Nearly nine in 10 Brits feel that unsung heroes, such as teachers, farmers, and cleaners, deserve to be recognised and honoured more, according to research.		Dec 13, 2023	627
How thoughtful are you when it comes to gift-giving? Take quiz to find out; It comes as Brits have shared the worst gifts they have ever given people -including clothes that don't fit, pants, and old CDs.		Dec 8, 2023	501
One in four Brits getting tired of Christmas traditions -like satsumas in stockings; And families are now embracing "new" traditions -such as sustainable Christmas trees, or a vegan or vegetarian Christmas meal, the research found.		Dec 6, 2023	577
Will you stay on track with your Christmas budget this year? Take quiz to find out; Nearly three-quarters will set themselves a festive shopping budget this year -but four in 10 expect to exceed it, according to research.		Dec 6, 2023	497
Life-sized model of Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka' unveiled in London -made out of chocolate; The 6ft 2in sculpture took five weeks to complete, and used over 100 litres of melted chocolate, ahead of the film's release on December 8.		Dec 6, 2023	269
Brits should stay extra vigilant against scams during the festive season, bank warns; Almost a fifth of adults feel more targeted by scams as the festive season approaches -with nearly half worrying that one misstep could ruin Christmas, the research found.		Nov 28, 2023	704
First-time buyers are losing confidence in homeownership goals, study finds; Nearly six in ten have pushed back their home-buying goals over the last 12 months -with over a quarter saying they need more time to save up a deposit.		Nov 27, 2023	834
Top 20 'time wins' in life -like finding a perfect parking spot first time round; And eight in 10 appreciate these little occasions where they gain unexpected minutes -as 41 per cent say they struggle to make time for the little things in life.		Nov 23, 2023	902
Over half of Brits admit they lack inspiration when it comes to midweek meals, study finds; Six in ten end up eating the same meals as many as four times a week -due to tiredness, a lack of time, or a lack of planning, according to the research.		Nov 22, 2023	537
Top 10 best -and worst -interior design trends of the last 25 years; Granite worktops and minimalism were named among Brits' favourite home improvements -while carpeted bathrooms topped a list of the worst design choices.		Nov 6, 2023	431
Collective 'Friendsgiving' roast dinners are growing in popularity among young adults; Research has found that Gen Zs are more than twice as likely as older adults to co-host a meal with friends, where every guest contributes something to the dining experience.		Nov 3, 2023	607
Top 10 do's and don'ts when visiting a casino -like not putting drinks on betting tables; More than a fifth of gamblers feel the rules and regulations in casinos are too strict -but eight in ten say people should not feel intimidated by visiting a casino.		Oct 31, 2023	772
The top 25 considerations parents had when thinking about having a baby; Research reveals the top 25 considerations would-be parents had considered before bringing a little one into the world.		Oct 30, 2023	1055
Baffled first-time buyers struggle to understand mortgage jargon, study finds; Terms such as LPA and conveyancing sound like another language for first-time buyers -making mortgages even more difficult to understand.		Oct 27, 2023	769
Over half of modern day fears are tech-related -like smashing your mobile phone screen; Sending a text to the wrong person, and having no phone signal or service, also ranked among the top 10 fears of today, the research found.		Oct 27, 2023	842
Ella Henderson surprised by original 'Whooah Bodyform' vocalist while re-recording ad; The singer's old voice coach, Stevie Lange, sang on the famous advert in the 1980s -and dropped in on Ella while she was recording her own, new version of the song.		Oct 23, 2023	540
Shortages in tradespeople will cost UK £12 billion a year by 2030, study finds; Electricians, carpenters and joiners, and plumbers and heating engineers are likely to be in shortest supply -while the Midlands will be the worst-hit region.		Oct 19, 2023	567
Only half of Brits feel they are 'tech savvy' -with one in five feeling left behind; Nearly four in ten have faced challenges due to not being 'tech savvy' enough -and 14 per cent have even felt 'digitally illiterate' at times.		Oct 17, 2023	655
Etiquette expert lays down some pizza protocol -when it comes to the last slice; Two-thirds admit they will take the last slice of pizza for themselves -but this can cause friction with family or friends, research has found.		Oct 16, 2023	556
One in four Gen Z adults actively avoids phone calls -even from their parents, study finds; One in four 18-25-year-olds will actively avoid phonecalls -and the same number would never call someone out of the blue.		Oct 12, 2023	741
These iconic UK landscapes look good enough to eat -after being recreated out of food; Yeo Valley Organic provided 67kg of fresh produce to food artist Nathan Wyburn, to create the four delicious-looking sculptures.		Oct 11, 2023	718
Brits spend more time choosing a film than they do prepping for a date or job interview; Reading reviews and watching trailers are some of the top ways they make their decision -although nearly six in 10 have been disappointed by a critically acclaimed film.		Oct 10, 2023	577
A quarter of Brits don't see the point in saving -if they have just a few pounds to spare; Four in ten Brits would describe themselves as savvy savers -although a further 57 per cent admit they struggle to find the motivation to start putting money aside.		Oct 10, 2023	756
Playing with dolls can help social development in neurodiverse children, study finds; A long-term study by Cardiff University has looked at the different ways neurotypical and neurodiverse children play with dolls -and how this sparks their brain activity.		Oct 2, 2023	753
A quarter of Brits feel uncontrollably hungry by 10.30am, study finds; The nation's top 20 favourite snack foods include crisps, chocolate bars, and biscuits -with the average adult typically tucking into a snack twice a day.		Sep 29, 2023	467
Top 20 signs of a good family holiday -including everyone enjoying themselves; Six in ten Brits feel they have been on a 'truly great' family holiday -with two-thirds saying that such trips are the most important thing in their lives.		Sep 28, 2023	831
Seven in ten homeowners feel 'overwhelmed' by idea of making eco-upgrades to their home; Nearly a fifth believe they have to spend at least £20,000 to make any difference to their property -but small changes can go a long way.		Sep 27, 2023	778
Football fans share top 10 funniest chants -with ode to Peter Crouch coming top; Eight in ten fans say football chants are a key part of the atmosphere when watching a live match -with banter and humour making up a "good" chant.		Sep 26, 2023	962
Sleep expert shares top 15 white noise sounds Brits fall asleep to -like rainfall; A quarter of Brits listen to white noise every night to help them drift off -and 27 per cent claim they would struggle to fall asleep without it.		Sep 25, 2023	838
Typical working Brit spends over a third of their wages on payday, study finds; Brits are guilty of spending too much too soon after payday -with the average adult splashing out over £600 within just three days of receiving their wages.		Sep 21, 2023	564
Parents' top worries about kids starting university -including mental and physical health; Four in ten parents feel anxious when their youngsters fly the nest -as almost a quarter fear their children won't know what to do if they become unwell.		Sep 19, 2023	947
Top 20 cuisines Brits are keen to try -Filipino and Brazilian dishes top the list; Chinese and Indian foods are among the nation's favourite dishes -but bold Brits are keen to try Vietnamese, Sri Lankan, and Scandinavian delicacies.		Sep 19, 2023	694
Ghoulish gondolas emerge from thick clouds of fog set over London's canals; To commemorate the latest instalment in the series of Agatha Christie Poirot film, A Haunting in Venice, two cloaked figures eerily glide through London's canals.		Sep 14, 2023	253
Almost all parents feel it's important for children to have their independence; A parent poll revealed the things 6 in 10 struggle to give their child more freedom -as they worry for their health and safety.		Sep 14, 2023	1458
Finance expert shares tips to make the most of hard-earned savings; Finance expert Brian Byrnes collates a the top 10 list of tips to make the most of rising interest rates.		Sep 10, 2023	1175
Walkers create the biggest 'billboard' yet -in a field of British spuds; The highly-'flavoured' crisp brand have taken a British potato field -with a 'billboard' over a 73,532 square foot in size.		Sep 8, 2023	297
The best 10 people to have in your contact list -including plumbers and roofers; Brits list the top 10 people you 'must' have in your contact list to make jobs easier -including electricians and Gas Safe engineers.		Sep 8, 2023	622
Nearly one in five disabled adults don't feel supported in sporting events; Nearly four in 10 disabled adults are passionate about exercise -but over half don't feel they are prioritised in sport.		Sep 8, 2023	438
This sleep quiz tells you the type of snoozer you are; This quiz reveals your sleep personality -as research reveals the average Brit needs at least seven hours of snooze-time to feel refreshed.		Sep 6, 2023	825
Giant sand sculpture created on beach to represent summer food waste; British households throw away a staggering 68,000 tonnes of food during July and August -with two-thirds blaming their food waste on the heat.		Sep 1, 2023	574
Dads embarrass teens up to 22 times during a typical week-long family holiday, study finds; The most cringeworthy things dads do whilst abroad include dad-dancing, telling bad jokes, and falling asleep and snoring by the pool, the survey found.		Aug 18, 2023	662
Expert gives tips on how to get kids ready for school as parents admit dreading morning routine; Three-quarters of parents are already dreading the back-to-school routine.		Aug 14, 2023	774
Online businesses are calling out 'hidden' transaction fees they encounter; In a time of unprecedented challenges for businesses, nearly half of online retailers say these hidden fees are too much.		Aug 11, 2023	464
Michelin-star chef Michael O'Hare recreates classic desserts -using new Skittles sweets; It comes as millennials reckon traditional recipes, such as figgy pudding and Spotted Dick, have now become old-fashioned, research has shown.	Recipe	Aug 9, 2023	676
Formula E drivers coach eager group of racers -aged 10 years old and under; A group of youngsters were lucky enough to meet Formula E Nissan team drivers, Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz, and question them about racing electric cars.		Aug 7, 2023	584
Top 10 fantasy foods Brits would like to try -like Willy Wonka's chocolate bars; The top made-up dishes Brits would like to sample also include a Krusty Burger from The Simpsons, and Scooby Snacks from Scooby Doo, research has found.		Aug 4, 2023	728
Top 20 staycation spots in the UK -Cornwall and Lake District top list; Over half of holidaymakers now go on more staycations than trips abroad -with other popular UK destinations including Devon, London, and Edinburgh.		Aug 3, 2023	557
Getting kids to eat five fruit and veg a day is a daily struggle for many parents; The top reasons for kids not eating their full five-a-day include they are fussy, and they don't like it, according to a survey of parents.		Aug 3, 2023	562
World Sports Photography Awards announces 2023 winners from over 700 entries; The overall winning photograph shows English golfing pro, Lee Westwood, preparing to take a swing -- seemingly from the heavens, as clouds surround him.	Awards list	Aug 2, 2023	457
What kind of snacker are you when out and about? Take quiz to find out; It comes as nearly half of Brits say they have been hit by hunger pangs while on the go -- but have been caught out, with no food on them to fill the void.		Jul 31, 2023	775
Newcastle named as UK city with the best overall 'vibe', according to Brits; The Geordie city was voted the best in seven out of nine categories -including most welcoming city, best food, and best sense of style.		Jul 30, 2023	718
A quarter of smokers say they could save a 'life-changing' amount of money from quitting; With the price per cigarette looking set to rise to over £1 by the end of 2024, a quarter say they will be forced to quit the habit due to cost.		Jul 27, 2023	492
A quarter of children have never grown their own fruit and veg or done any gardening; But six in ten youngsters are keen to have a go at gardening, to find out how fun it can really be, according to a study.		Jul 27, 2023	499
Brits reminisce on their most nostalgic food flavours; As Brits reflect back on their favourite childhood foods, research reveals the most popular flavours were jelly -and biscuits from a metal tin.		Jul 20, 2023	557
Top 10 everyday frustrations that stress Brits out -like getting stuck in traffic; The average adult gets stressed out three times a day -but over a quarter feel they only get a few chances a week to take a break and unwind, research has found.		Jul 18, 2023	551
DJ Eats Everything shares latest track -made from sounds of electric motorsports; A new track, titled "Feeel" has been produced by DJ Eats Everything -with the sounds from the world of electric motorsports.		Jul 17, 2023	627
Eight in ten Brits admit to wasting their downtime -by scrolling on their phones; Brits reckon less than half of their leisure time is spent in a productive way -but nearly half claim they are too tired after work to make an effort.		Jul 13, 2023	554
Four in ten gamblers have never set foot in a casino, research finds; Over a fifth worry about looking out of place -although London and Las Vegas top the cities where they would rather gamble in person.		Jul 12, 2023	462
Laboratory-grown diamonds are booming in popularity -and are much better value for money; Seven in ten Brits can't even tell the difference between lab-grown gems and their natural counterparts -but the former can cost up to 85 per cent less.		Jul 12, 2023	758
One in three pub goers admit they exaggerate tales they tell at their local, study finds; The top tall tales shared at the pub include how much people earn, how funny a night out really was -and how many former lovers they have had.		Jul 11, 2023	844
Small business owners invest an average £2,767 into starting up their own company; And 87 per cent say that starting their own enterprise was the best thing they have ever done, according to research from Amazon.		Jul 10, 2023	481
Comedian Ellie Taylor reads classic children's fairytales with a modern twist; A new series of reimagined takes on classic fairytales, read by comedian and actor Ellie Taylor, has highlighted the benefits of having smart technology at home.		Jul 10, 2023	628
How savvy are you when it comes to getting around on holiday? Take quiz to find out; It comes as over a third of millennials have got lost while abroad -and say they wouldn't feel comfortable travelling without access to mobile data.		Jul 7, 2023	621
Nearly two-thirds of Brits planning spending cuts on things like takeaways and holidays; Hobbies, charity donations, and clothes or shoe shopping are other areas in which they are budgeting -but many are reluctant to ditch spending on insurance policies.		Jul 6, 2023	497
New tool helps you find perfect dog breed to match your lifestyle and personality; More than four in five dog owners say they can't imagine life without their pooch -and 61 per cent say they would do anything for their furry friend.		Jul 5, 2023	882
More than a quarter of smokers set mid-year resolutions; Other top targets set during the summer include drinking more water, losing weight, and working out more, according to the survey of smokers.		Jun 29, 2023	486
A better 5G network could boost UK economy by up to £5bn a year, experts predict; The NHS, railways, and energy are some of the top sectors that could benefit from 5G-enabled technologies, according to economic modelling.		Jun 28, 2023	451
Happiness lasts longer after your sports team winning than partner saying 'I love you'; The longest-lasting happiness comes from spending time with family -but hearing your partner say 'I love you' comes behind the feeling of booking a holiday.		Jun 19, 2023	828
Dark Knight star and The Cube voice Colin McFarlane in plea to men after prostate cancer dioagnosis; The star spoke out as research showed one in four black men in the UK will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.		Jun 12, 2023	847
IT and finance workers fear their jobs could be at risk -due to AI platform, ChatGPT; Writing, customer services, and coding are the workplace tasks that could be most easily replaced by the emerging AI platform, research has found.		Jun 9, 2023	616
Top tips for hosting perfect dinner party -from community cooking expert; Chris Sim has been volunteering for food poverty charity, FoodCycle, for six years -and has honed his skills for cooking for large groups of people.		Jun 1, 2023	837
Top 40 non-negotiable little everyday pleasures, even despite the cost-of-living crisis; More than four in five Brits have had to make lifestyle adjustments due to the cost-of-living crisis -but here are the top 40 things they refuse to compromise on.		May 23, 2023	702
Incredible earth mural of Triceratops appears at Jurassic Coast quarry; Natural landscape artist, David Popa, creates earth mural of Triceratops in light of the new season of Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV+.		May 22, 2023	480
London commuters baffled as Gunpowder Plot conspirators ride the tube; A group of reenactors of the 1605 event took to the London Underground this morning -to highlight the fact that over a quarter of Brits lack knowledge of the historical plot.		May 16, 2023	606
Over a quarter of Brits think a cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack, study finds; A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency, where the heart stops beating -but just three in ten realise a patient is clinically dead at the point of arrest.		May 11, 2023	949
Tenants feel "trapped" in the rental cycle as prices rise for first-time buyers; ONS figures reveal the increase in house prices over the last two years, "trapping" tenants in the rental cycle.		May 9, 2023	885
London hotel named in honour of the King's big day; London Bank's Premier Inn has had a new signage -and has been renamed the "Cor-Inn-nation", in honour of the special day.		May 1, 2023	489