Family
Parents spend 597 million hours a year ‘waiting' on their children
New research from Sainsbury's car insurance reveals that parents spend more than two and a half days each year sitting in their cars ‘waiting' on children to finish sporting and social events.
Behind every great man is a woman, behind every great woman are her friends
It turns out that age old adage traditionally claimed by women across the world may actually be true, according to the UK findings of TD Direct Investing's Global Investor Confidence Study.
Bank of Mum and Dad burdened by Generation Rent
The struggles facing young people as they try to get onto the property ladder are impacting the financial future of their parents and families, according to research conducted by Halifax and the NatCen Social Research.
The value of a dad is £3,387 per year for help and advice
No matter how old their children get, dads are still a cherished source of practical help and advice according to research by Saga Home Emergency.
Families may cross the borders in order to avoid rising tuition fees
The pinch on family finances creeps into all aspects of daily life and sometimes has longer-reaching implications than is first realised.
Summer sport causes relationship issues for 20% of Brits
As Britain gears up for the Euros and a summer of sport, research from Samsung, reveals that almost twenty percent of British couples will experience ‘relationship issues’ over the coming weeks as football fanaticism takes its toll.
Wedding gifts cost Brits an extra £129m per year
While organising weddings may be expensive, it is not just the happy couple who have to fork out for their nuptials.
Credit crunch generation stuck in financial adolescence
Almost half of Brits believe that the global economic crisis is forcing people to remain financial teenagers into their late 20s.
Second steppers return to bank of mum and dad
One in six second steppers, homeowners looking to sell their first home and move up the property ladder, are contemplating turning to the bank of mum and dad to plug the gap between the value of their first home and the cost of the house they would ideally move to, according to the latest research from Lloyds TSB.
Give Dad some wicked wheels for Father’s Day
Forget about the new tie or cufflinks for Dad on Father’s Day. Give him a set of wicked wheels for the weekend instead!
Public turns blind eye to domestic violence as Euro 2012 kicks-off
Fewer than three in five people (58%) polled say they would be likely to intervene if they suspected their male friend or neighbour was beating his wife, according to a new YouGov poll.
A Ferrari for Father’s Day
Fancy giving your dad a Ferrari this Father’s Day (Sunday 17 June). If not how about a Porsche, Lamborghini or MG?
This Father’s Day, give your Dad the gift of adrenaline
Swap beverages and fatty foods for energizing activities and quality time with Dad this Father’s Day. Cheapflights.co.uk, online flight deals publisher, asked its staff to put their travel expertise to the test and come up with these top spots for an invigorating escape to show dad how much he’s loved this June 17 2012.
Get ready for the Jubilee with Kodak’s Big App
Whether you’re planning to host the street party to end all street parties or a small family gathering at home, with just over a week to go until the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations it’s time to start preparing!
Family doggy day care
Almost half (46 per cent) of Britain's dog owners rely on friends and family to look after their pooches whilst they are at work, according to new research from Direct Line pet insurance.