Family

Just four in ten Brits would move an elderly relative into a residential care home

As Britain’s elderly population continues to expand, new research from Mintel finds just 40% of Brits would be willing to move a family member or themselves into a residential care home, should the need arise for long-term care due to illness, disability or old age.

Canny couples warm to winter weddings

The face of the traditional wedding is changing as couples look to save on the soaring cost of getting hitched by marrying ‘off-peak’. New research from AA Loans amongst newlyweds reveals that one in three couples (37%) married in autumn or winter.

A third of 18 to 24 year olds have second jobs

A third (33%) of 18 to 24-year-olds have a second job, and a third of these (33%) said they need the second job to survive financially, according to research conducted on behalf of thinkmoney.co.uk.

1 in 6 Brits in a relationship owe money that their partner doesn’t know about

It’s often said that the best relationships are built on trust, but it seems that some may not be getting off to the best start.

Festive fatigue shatters grandparents

Grandparents may be glad the Christmas period is coming to an end, with new research showing one in six (16%) grandparents over the age of 50 admit their grandchildren have left them feeling exhausted over the festive season.

Childcare costs see parents of 0-5s work for less than £100 a month

Working parents are being hamstrung by childcare costs, with thousands effectively working for nothing, Aviva can reveal.

Families turn to cash for this year's Christmas presents

Over a third (35%) of the UK population is planning to gift cash for Christmas this year rather than a traditional present, research from pensions and insurance provider Friends Life has found.

Over-50s worry most about gift buying but see ‘family time’ as the key to a happy Christmas

Stressing over what presents to buy their children and grandchildren is the biggest festive worry for Britain’s over-50s, who are planning on spending around £300 on gifts this year, Aviva research shows.

Generous pensioners plan to spend £4.2 billion entertaining this Christmas

Many people will be rockin’ around the Christmas tree with the 5.8 million pensioners (53 per cent) who will host friends and families at home on Christmas Day this year, according to new research from Prudential.

Adam Henson launches a national health warning to combat festive food horrors

It won’t be long before our beloved pet dog sits at the head of the festive table according to new research by natural pet food company Forthglade, who have investigated the extent that Brits share rich Christmas Dinners and all the trimmings with their dogs.

Festive family strife

Celebrated as a time for the family, the logistics of the festive period can turn Christmas into one of the most stressful times of the year for many separated and divorced parents across the UK, according to new research from The Co-operative Legal Services.