Family
Brits plan to spend £8.5 billion on Christmas presents
Brits are planning to spend an average of £325 per household on Christmas presents this year, according to research from Tesco Bank Home Insurance, with one in ten planning to spend over £600 on gifts for their friends and loved ones.
Clueless - Men know nothing about their other halves
Millions of blokes are completely clueless about their other half - including body shape, bra size and likes and dislikes, research has revealed. Favourite perfume, date of birth and even eye colour are beyond many men, a study found.
Moody mornings - Brits can’t bear to talk to anyone until gone 8am
Millions of Brits admit they can’t bear to talk to anyone until at least 8am, it has emerged. Researchers found a bad night’s sleep, worries about the work day ahead and the dark winter mornings mean almost three quarters of people struggle to get going once they get out of bed.
Brits hide savings, debts and income from partners
Millions of people across the UK have savings, investments, debts and income that they choose to keep hidden from their partners, according to new research from Prudential.
What happens if you don't make a will?
We’re all aware of what a will is. And it’s pretty likely that we would like to be the ones who decide how our savings, homes and possession get shared out when we die.
Don't forget to pack the grandparents
The over 50’s market accounts for no less than 40% of all consumer expenditure in UK, so it’s no surprise to hear that over half (56%) of grandparents will overspend when on holiday with their grandchildren, says a new report published by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, in partnership with YouGov UK.
20% of men have a ‘secret’ e-mail account hidden from other half
One in five men have a secret email account they use to hide correspondence from their partner, a survey has revealed.
Kids are gadget-ed to the max by the age of 9 ¼
Almost half of children own a mobile phone and 9 ¼ is the average age they get their first handset. By that age, they are also the owners of their first games console, digital camera, TV, MP3 player and laptop.
Brits row up to five times during the festive season
A new survey reveals the number 1 family row is where to spend Christmas Day, while at least half of us argue on a daily basis during our annual holiday.
Bank of Mum & Dad - Parents owed over £13 billion by their kids
British parents are currently owed more than £13 BILLION - by their own kids, a study has revealed.
Alfa Romeo joins Mamas & Papas in the drive for child seat safety
More than half of new parents have never been shown how to correctly choose or install a child’s car seat, according to new research.
Britain’s obsession with mobile devices
New research has found that our obsession with mobile devices could in fact be affecting our relationships, as Brits admit to being more interested in status updates and emails than conversation with their partner – not to mention using their mobile devices on the toilet, in bed or even during intimacy!
Mums and dads will share parental leave
Radical reforms will allow both parents to share up to a year's leave to look after their new-born children, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will announce today.
Present and Incorrect - Men never get gifts right for their other half
It’s official- men never get it right when buying gifts for the other half. Researchers found millions of blokes fall foul of their other half by buying underwear which is the wrong size, wrong colour, too sexy or too slutty.
Where there's a will, there's a way
On average 17,000 people die unexpectedly every year in the UK. For many unlucky families where a Will hasn’t be made that can mean years of fighting with the authorities for the rights to their own homes, assets and even children.