Family
Cost of living outstrips pay increases for UK families
Squeezes on the cost of living for UK families will reach their worst for many years this winter, warns Payplan.
The rise of the single saver
The UK population increasingly want the financial independence of their own pot of savings, whether they have a partner or not, according to research published by Halifax.
Children choose caring careers over X-Factor stardom
Children (8 - 13 year olds) are more likely to want to ‘serve and protect' than see their name up in lights when it comes to future career aspirations, according to research from M&S Money.
Generation Super Gran dismisses risk of home fire
Over-65s are putting their lives at risk when it comes to the life threatening danger of a fire in the home, with almost 80% dismissing the possibility of fire.
Help your child get their RDA of play
Modern mums believe the Recommended Daily Allowance, or RDA of a child’s day should be made up of 75% creative play, a survey from Playmobil has revealed.
Pushchair ‘black market’ worth £60 million
Sales of top-of-the-range buggies have risen by 40 per cent as parents compete to buy the latest, most sophisticated models. A high re-sale value makes these items a prime target for opportunist thieves.
Keep your child safe for up to half price off with Halfords
There’ll be no excuse to ensure your child is travelling safely in the car, now that Halfords have up to 50% off selected child seats.
Shelter brings Santa into your home this Christmas
This Christmas Shelter is offering parents the perfect gift for their children, a personalised festive video message from Father Christmas.
Rugby hero launches project to help children tackle numbers
Saracens captain and England rugby star Steve Borthwick, one of the sport's best known figures, has launched Tackling Numbers in association with MBNA, a ground-breaking campaign teaching basic mathematics to thousands of schoolchildren in England.
Forthcoming festive season not spurring British savers on
With just under two months to go until Christmas Day, research from NS&I reveals that the British population is feeling pessimistic about its ability to save money before the end of the year.
How to pass the parents evening test
If you feel like a naughty school child when you’re sat in front of your child’s teacher at parents’ evenings, then you’re not alone. Listening to them talking about what the apple of your eye is struggling with or doing wrong, while feeling like it’s all your fault is one of the most daunting nights of a parents’ year.
Brits happy to talk about salary and debts
Britain is becoming ‘shameless' according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, which reveals that Brits are no longer embarrassed to discuss issues that have traditionally been taboo.
Parents say it’ll be easier for kids to get into debt
Despite the credit crunch and the focus on finances the nation's parents admit they are still worried about whether the next generation will be able to manage their own money, according to a study by M&S Money.
Busy parents putting kid’s dental health at risk
Millions of British parents are letting their children off brushing their teeth simply because they’re too rushed or stressed.
Don’t get your fingers burnt this Bonfire Night
British traditions such as Bonfire Night can sometimes end in tragedy in the home according to research from Churchill home insurance.