Family
Grooms more involved than ever in wedding plans
Modern grooms play as much of a part in planning a wedding as brides do – and even help choose the flowers, research has revealed.
Nearly two million pet owners could face animal custody battles
We all know that Brits love their pets, but just how deep is their love for their furry friends?
Wedded bliss in retirement? More like constant bickering
Four in 10 couples find it impossible to live with each other during retirement, according to research by Skipton Building Society.
Grandparents are one in a million this Valentine's Day
Grandparents will, quite literally, be left holding the baby on Valentine's Day this year according to new research from over 50s insurance provider, RIAS.
Half-term'oil' - February half-term spending costs parents £1.7bn
Parents' wallets are due to take a battering this half-term to the combined tune of £1.7 billion with cash-strapped mums and dads shelling out an average of £230 for the week - £33 every day - in a bid to keep their kids occupied.
Cohabiting couples are over £1,200 better off each year
Research commissioned by first direct has found that cohabiting couples, those that are married or living together, are £102 better off each month than singletons.
First time mums make 16 doctors trips in baby’s first year
Nervy first-time mums make an average of 16 trips to the doctors in their child’s first year, research has shown.
Three and a half years is the point where the romance fades
Couples start taking each other for granted three years and six months into their marriage, it has been revealed.
Name changing map of Great Britain: The Welsh most likely to consider new alias
New research published by UK Deed Poll, shows in the UK, people in Wales are the most likely to consider changing their name – followed by East Anglia and Scotland.
'The key to the door' is now given to children as young as nine
The findings from home insurance experts at Confused.com reveal that while traditionally kids have had to wait until reaching milestone birthdays of 18 and 21 to receive ‘the key to the door', today 40% of parents are giving children under the age of 18 a set of keys to their home.
Over 60s plan to spend, rather than save for the family
Six out of ten over 60s plan to ‘spend, spend, spend’ during their retirement- and leave nothing for their family in their will, it has been revealed. A detailed study into the financial stability of 1,000 adults over the age of 60 found many have a ‘live for today’ attitude to their twilight years.
Brits want greater accountability, honesty and more caring society
People living in the UK want a more caring and compassionate society, with greater accountability, honesty and more effective governance, a major new report reveals.
Cost of raising a child reaches 10-year high of £222,000
Having children has never been more expensive, with the cost of bringing up a child until he or she is 21 at an all-time high of £222,458.
The ‘baby buffer’ - average family banks £2,547 before a new arrival
Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for their new arrival, research has revealed.
Why great mums feel guilty
Modern mums are constantly wracked by guilt- with not earning enough money or being able to give the children the attention they crave featuring highly on the list of mum’s guilt triggers, research revealed.