Family
Bank of Nan and Grandads’ billions for student grandchildren
The Bank of Mum and Dad is fast becoming the Bank of Nan and Grandad – after a poll revealed that Britain’s over 50s plan to give their grandchildren £16.7 billion for their university costs.
Cost of divorce reaches £44,000 for UK couples
UK couples are spending more than £44,000 on average when they divorce or separate, totalling £5.7 billion per year across the nation. A new study from life insurer Aviva reveals the hidden cost of divorce as £21,979 per person or £43,958 per couple.
Top pets names of 2013 revealed
New research from Gocompare.com reveals the top names for cats and dogs over the past three years and how they compare to UK baby names.
University of Leicester the most affordable student destination
The University of Leicester is the most affordable destination in Britain for both first and second-year students, according to research from HSBC.
Students consider leaving university as debt spirals
There has been a worrying uplift in students overall estimated debt – rising almost 14% to £19,217 compared to last year’s estimate of £16,909, according to the fourth annual Lloyds Bank Student Finance Report.
5 selfless awards, rewarding those who contribute to society
There are often charity campaigns that grab the headlines, such as the Movember campaign which raises awareness for men’s health and the no-make-up selfie campaign for breast cancer.
Families continue to struggle as cost of a child increases
Families working full time at the national minimum wage are 18 per cent short of the basic amount needed to provide themselves a minimum standard of living, according to research carried out by Loughborough University.
Help your kids learn to read with Biff, Chip and Kipper series
Millions of children have learnt to read with Biff, Chip and Kipper, Oxford University Press’ much loved series of early learning books.
Older generations dependent on relatives for care
Who will look after your Mum and Dad when they need full-time care? Research has found that many of us would shy away from bringing up the topic, and wouldn’t look after our parents if faced with the decision.
Generation entrepreneur: this year’s students want to go it alone
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of young people starting university this Autumn want to work for themselves when they graduate, according to research from HSBC.
Techie teens are shaping how we communicate
A 'millennium generation' of 14 and 15 year olds are the most technology-savvy in the UK, according to new Ofcom research, which shows that after our teens our digital confidence begins a long decline.
Struggling parents spend £10 billion on childcare during school summer holidays
Parents across the UK are dealing with a summer nightmare of having to fund childcare for their little ones, with the average parent spending £1,704 over the six week period or £71 per day, according to uSwitch.com.
Which industries are still under-represented by women?
There are many industry’s out there that are still unbalanced in terms of gender. Some trades are still considered very masculine, both in the makeup of the workforce and the nature of the work itself.
UK parents pledge £610 on exam rewards
UK parents pledge on average a whopping £610.00 in incentives and rewards to encourage their children to do well in their exams.
How the school of life can help young people make better decisions
With countless reports perpetuating negative perceptions about youth attitude and engagement, Raleigh International believes it is time we look at how we better support young people, offering them alternate options to make the most out of life.