Family
How employable is your accent?
There is not one sole British accent – they differ across the country based on region. And it seems we all have different attitudes to different regional accents.
Financial commitments are the true sign of lasting love
British couples are skipping conventional relationship milestones in favour of financial commitments to one another, according to new research.
Four in 10 working Brits don’t think they will ever fully retire
It seems that the aspiration of a work-free life in old age is just a pipe dream for many Brits, as new research from Mintel reveals that four in 10 (39%) working Brits don’t think they will ever fully retire.
Research reveals the traits most likely to be inherited from mothers and fathers
Virtues such as honesty, integrity and tolerance are most likely to come from mothers while courage, laziness and a good sense of direction comes from fathers, a study has found.
Buy the perfect Christmas gifts with this scientific formula
Experts have created a formula to help Brits buy the perfect Christmas present – taking into account the time you have left to shop, who you have to buy for and the hints you receive.
Post-Brexit Britain: What will immigration look like?
The rules surrounding immigration to the United Kingdom are set to be re-written as the country comes out of the European Union. All eyes are on this key topic – with political, economic and social implications to be felt whatever is decided.
The top 10 things getting in the way of quality time with your kids
Parents spend more time taking care of the household chores than they do playing with their children, a study has found.
What does Christmas look like in 2050? New graphic gives us a glimpse into the future
Last year we spent an average of £596 on Christmas presents, consumed around 10 million turkeys and munched our way through 10,000 mince pies!
What is probate and how is it granted?
If you have recently lost a loved one, then probate is probably a term that you've heard a few times during this stressful and traumatic time.
The top 20 white lies all parents tell their kids
“Father Christmas is watching you,” “Carrots will make you see in the dark” and “Your pet has gone to live on a farm” are among the top white lies parents tell their kids.
Brits willing to pay for the return of ‘priceless’ childhood toys
Toys have been named the most memorable aspect of childhood by one in 10 Brits, while two thirds (64%) admit they'd be willing to cough up the cash if it meant their safe return.
The rise of the female breadwinner
There are currently 14.53 million women in work in the UK, the joint highest level since records began in 1971.
Over half of parents say that families are not as close as they used to be
Speaking at ITV’s ‘Family Planning’ event, Mintel’s Senior Trends Consultant Richard Cope reveals new research which shows parents believe family ties in the UK have reached a new low, with many struggling to find the time or money to spend on family activities.
Wedding bells ‘ring up’
Research from Sainsbury’s Bank into the cost of a wedding has revealed that couples who have married in the past five years claim to have spent on average £13,200 on their wedding, and those younger hitchers aged between 18-34, who are more likely to be first-timers are spending an average of £21,109.
Kids spend just 8 hours a week playing outdoors
Children are spending just eight hours a week playing outside – compared to the two days their grandparents enjoyed in the great outdoors, a new study reveals.