Family
Support to help lone parents into work
Lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits, Work and Pensions Minister Maria Miller has announced.
New tax helpline and services for the bereaved
People who have suffered bereavement and who need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will now find improved and streamlined processes from this month.
Get Dad in Top Gear for Father’s Day
A special £10 discount makes tickets to Top Gear Live the perfect present for next month’s Father's Day (Sunday 17 June) – more so this year as the spectacular show is scheduled to run at Birmingham’s NEC during the autumn school half term week from 25-28 October and a range of special family tickets are also available.
Touchwood searches for a diamond couple
As Jubilee fever sweeps the region, Touchwood has announced it is on the hunt for couples who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year.
Reality bites for mums who work from home
Being able to work from home is a key benefit to many mums but sometimes the reality can be much harder than expected.
Family matters a thing of the past as financial concerns take over
Four in 10 couples have shelved plans to start a family - because they can't afford it, according to new research.
New strategy for safer internet and better content for children and teenagers
The European Commission has set out a plan to give children the digital skills and tools they need to benefit fully and safely from the digital world.
Spare time spending costs soar
In its first bi-annual review, research by Halifax has revealed that families are now facing the most expensive costs for filling their spare time in over a decade.
UK in ‘romantic recession'
With the royal newlyweds celebrating their first wedding anniversary research from American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card has uncovered a ‘romantic recession' across the UK, with just one in three (37 per cent) married UK adults actively celebrating their wedding anniversary each year.
Oxfam launches its first ever online weddings auction with eBay
As we approach the anniversary of the Royal Wedding, Oxfam is preparing to launch a fantastic online weddings auction via eBay, offering future brides and grooms the chance to bid on exclusive items for a fraction of the normal retail price.
Children's allergies explained
As it is National Allergy Week (23rd - 29th April), leading paediatric allergy expert Dr George Du Toit from The Portland Hospital for Women and Children provides the top ten facts about childhood allergies.
Majority of families left unprotected and at risk of financial hardship
New research from Scottish Widows shows that nearly three quarters (74 percent) of people are putting their families' financial security at risk, by failing to protect their future through life insurance, critical illness or income protection.
More couples say ‘I do’ to prenups
As Hollywood ‘royalty’ Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reveal plans to wed and with the peak wedding season fast approaching, one Hampshire law firm has reported seeing an increase in the number of enquiries from couples keen to learn about the technicalities of prenups.
Brits no longer care what the mother-in-law thinks
Mothers-in-law are renowned for being the most feared member of the family, however a new survey reveals that when it comes to a visit from a partner’s mother people no longer roll out the red carpet; a mere 11% of Brits, make the effort to clean and tidy their bathroom when expecting a visit from their mother-in-law – we are nearly twice as likely to tidy up for friends.
Cost of motherhood pushes new mums into the red
Almost three in ten first time mums (28%) have been forced into the red, racking up an average of almost £2,500 of debt because of maternity leave, according to a new study by uSwitch.com.