Family
Growing love of outdoors gives rise to camping fever
Research by cycling and leisure retailer Halfords reveals the surge in popularity of camping over the last two years shows no sign of slowing.
Enjoy a special treat for Father’s Day at Beaulieu
For a great Father’s Day out why not come along to Beaulieu and join in the fun at the Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day.
Attending a wedding?
As the world focuses on the forthcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, reported to cost £50m, research from Halifax Savings reveals that Brits are spending £900 a year to attend a friend or family member's big day.
Financial advice for young newlyweds (not just royal ones!)
With this Friday's royal wedding in mind, Wealth Management experts Baigrie Davies highlight a 10-point financial plan that high earning, young newlywed couples should consider in order to set them up for a better future.
Newlyweds test the water before taking the plunge
A new study by relationship site eHarmony highlights the different path young couples today, such as Prince William and Kate Middleton, travel to marriage, compared to the paths their parents took a generation ago.
Average cost of a wedding drops by over £4,000
Forget splashing out on Westminster Abbey and turning to the bank of mum and dad to fund the big day, the ordinary British couple is being savvier than ever with its savings to be able to afford to tie the knot.
The Kate middle-class effect
Upwardly mobile Kate Middleton isn't alone according to research from uSwitch.com the independent price comparison and switching service. The majority of Brits now claim to be middle class, even though their parents and grand-parents were working class.
Everybody needs good neighbours
As the nation prepares to come together to celebrate the royal wedding, research by Legal & General's general insurance business suggests more than two out of three (70%) people won't even know the names of their neighbours.
14,000 royal weddings actually happening this year
While for many, two royal weddings may be enough for one year, new research into the genealogical make-up of the nation reveals that in fact an estimated 13,890 royal marriages will take place in England and Wales in 2011.
Do you favour Kate over Catherine; William over Wills?
As school children and their families across the land prepare the Union Jack bunting and stock up on sausage rolls for those Royal Wedding street parties, family finance expert, The Children's Mutual has been reviewing its 900,000 Child Trust Fund accounts to see just how Kate compares to Catherine and if Will or Bill comes out on top in the average British home.
Let's (not) talk about sex
Sex is the number one ‘life issue' that British adults feel most uncomfortable talking about in the home according to a report from Bright Grey, the protection specialists.
Step back in time for a great family fun day out
The first Beaulieu Steam Revival, held last year, reprised the steam events that were so popular during the early years of the attraction. Judging by the enthusiasm and enjoyment of visitors and exhibitors alike, the popularity of ‘steam’ remains strong and enduring.
Couples get wedding saving savvy
Today's engaged couples are taking greater financial control over their wedding. With nearly two thirds (61%) footing the majority of the costs themselves, they are saving more and spending less ahead of their big day, according to research from Tesco Bank.
One in three planning not to work over bank holiday bonanza
Over a third (34%) of British workers have either taken holiday or are planning to take holiday between the bank holiday weekends for Easter, the Royal Wedding and May Day, according to research by Lloyds TSB.
Philanthropy begins at home for under 21s
One in three people would sacrifice at least 10% of their income to support their parents in retirement, research from Aviva has revealed. This is roughly double the amount that savers in the UK are currently investing in their company pension arrangements on average [5% of gross salary].