Family
Fewer than half of UK couples share current accounts
Nationwide Building Society reveals its research into how couples manage their day to day money.
Give the gift of fairy magic
Spoil the special little girl in your life, with the magic and sparkle of a gift from newly launched online toy shop, Fairies and Friends – fairiesandfriends.co.uk.
What's in a name? New parents prefer to keep it in the family
Harper Seven is the latest child to be born into the Beckham clan, following Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz into one of the most famous families in the world. But for the average parents, it appears naming a new child is often more of a family affair.
French Connection kids collection Autumn/Winter 11
For Autumn 11 the fc:kids collection mixes a refined colour palette of washed out neutral tones with bold injections of colour from autumnal classics such as burnt orange, deep purple and ink blue for boys, while for girls antique shades of pink and purple provide elegant highlights to a sophisticated yet cool wardrobe.
Boomerang generation cost £3,600 a year
Grown-up children who don't fly the nest set their parents back a staggering £3,600-a-year, according to a new report.
XL holidays
An increasing number of Brits are opting for ‘XL family holidays' with one in four families jetting off abroad in the company of at least six relatives - the most likely additions being the grandparents, according to new research.
Coca-Cola launches search for inspirational young people
The Coca-Cola Olympic Torch Tour touched down in Victoria Square, Belfast on Friday 29th July 2011 to launch a nationwide search for inspirational young people -– Future Flames – to carry the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Smiles all round as Brush-Baby launches oral care pathway
The company behind the first Chewable Toothbrush for toddlers has launched a unique children’s oral care pathway.
Summer fun at the Stratford Butterfly Farm!
Looking for some fun inspirational entertainment for children during the school summer holidays? The Stratford Butterfly Farm provides the perfect day-out, with a host of daily activities, all at no extra cost!
Parents pushed into debt by summer holiday spending
With the summer holidays now in full swing, moneysupermarket.com reveals many parents are pushing themselves into debt by paying for activities to entertain the family.
Kick-start your summer adventure with Go Ape!
Go Ape, the UK’s number one tree-top adventure brand, has launched its exciting new summer campaign encouraging friends, couples, families and extremists to get outdoors and have some fun; something that is often neglected when routines and chores get in the way.
Children hit hard by economic recession as ‘kidflation' soars
The rate of inflation for goods and services most commonly bought by children has risen at a rate 68 per cent faster than inflation (RPI) as a whole over the past three years, according to new research from Santander current accounts.
Brits secretly leave £26 billion inheritance to their pets
British pet owners set to bequeath a staggering £26 billion to their pet and many will do so without telling their family or friends.
Dad splashes out!
A Norwich-based businessman paid a total of £17,000 for the personalised registration 1 HFH – for his five week old son.
‘Kids Eat Free’ deals at Westfield London
Westfield London Shopping Centre has launched a ‘Kids Eat for Free’ offer as part of its Summer 2011 campaign. The campaign includes a six-week programme, filled with kids’ events, shows and other entertainment activities – what’s more, most of them are free!