Family
With your kids at Uni, are you better off becoming a landlord?
If your son or daughter has started university this year in Exeter, then you’re probably already experiencing a significant drain on your finances – especially when paying for student digs is concerned! In many cases it’s now cheaper to buy a new home than rent one, which is why Taylor Wimpey is urging parents to escape the university rental trap by investing in bricks and mortar at its Chancel Park development in Pinhoe.
Watch out for mobile charges this Christmas
With mobile phones likely to be on many children’s Christmas lists, a new campaign has been launched to make parents and children more 'phone aware'.
BBC’s Child Of Our Time launches ambitious online project
BBC One's landmark series, Child Of Our Time, is inviting the British public to take part in a ground-breaking online scientific study that hopes to discover how important our personalities are in shaping the direction of our lives. Do our personalities shape our lives?
Weight loss expert tackles fat families for new TV show
Fat Families is the compelling new six-part features series that sees straight-talking fat-loss expert Steve Miller move into the homes of some of Britain’s fattest families and use a range of shock tactics in a bid to help them lose weight before it’s too late.
Don’t pass on bad driving habits to your children
Bad driving behaviour could influence the way your children drive in future, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Money troubles hurting more than just the British wallet
As the economic downturn loosens its grip on the UK, the long term effect of its associated stresses and strains has begun to manifest itself on the physical and mental health of the nation. A new phenomenon - Recession Strain Injury - has been identified by Experian’s CreditExpert.co.uk and Chartered Physiotherapist Sammy Margo following a 25% increase in stress related injuries seen in her clinic - suggesting that many people are suffering physically as a result of increased financial strain.
Kids boost UK economy by £5 billion a year
Research published today by the London School of Economics (LSE) uncovers, for the first time, the spending power that Britain’s children and teenagers are wielding, even during times of recession. In total, young people are now worth £4.89 billion to the British economy each year.
New online game to help tackle child road deaths
An innovative online game to help reduce the number of children killed and injured on Britain's roads has been launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.
Motorists without breakdown cover call on family or friends
Over two thirds (67 per cent) of all motorists without breakdown cover would call a relative or friend to rescue them (54 per cent) or try to fix their own car on the hard shoulder (13 per cent) if they broke down on a motorway - putting all involved into terrible danger - according to a new ‘Motorway Madness' poll by esure car insurance.
Don’t let illness ruin your family’s winter holiday fun
Whether it’s a nasty cut or scrape from running around outside, a stomach upset from unfamiliar food, or an ear infection from the swimming pool - having a child fall ill whilst on holiday is every parent’s worst nightmare.
How to protect your kids online
As parents we’re becoming more aware that dangers to our kids don’t just lie on our streets - the internet and online world can also pose a number of serious risks. Yet despite this, millions of us still lack the basic knowledge to safely and effectively monitor our children’s internet usage.
Top festive feud-starters revealed - And some top tips on how to survive them
Christmas dinner’s finished, the family is comfortably full of festive food and drink, and now comes the age-old question – what do we watch on TV? Grandma wants the Queen’s speech, your niece wants the Dr Who Christmas special, and the kids are clamouring to watch the Snowman. Again.
Education fears spur London grandparents to save
A greater proportion of grandparents in London save or invest for their grandchildren than anywhere else in the country, according to a newly published survey. However, Southampton boasts the most generous Grandmas and Granddads, while for those with grandparents in Aberystwyth, the future may be less rosy.
Brits hide debt from loved ones
Almost one quarter (24%) of adults in the UK are hiding some form of debt (be that overdrafts, credit cards, store cards loans etc) from their partner, friends or family according to research by AXA as part of its My Budget Day campaign.
Find perfect presents for the men in your life at Edinburgh’s The Living Room
Take the hassle out of Christmas shopping at a glamorous gift event being held at The Living Room on Tuesday 17th November (from 5.30-9pm). Throughout the evening, guests can drop in and hear Edinburgh’s top fashion, grooming, fitness, style and adventure experts giving advice on the best gift ideas for the man who has everything.