Relationships
Worrying times for mums
Are mum’s today worrying themselves silly? That is the question being posed by Hallmark Cards this Mother’s Day as a new survey reveals that more than ever mums are worrying about how they deal with motherhood.
Personalised Mother's Day cards from Fluppet
This year why not send your mum a personalised Mother’s Day card? Perhaps using a photo from when she was a girl. Or as a new mum holding you for the first time? The cards can be personalised using stock images or your own photographs or drawings.
‘2010’ Dads really do want to spend time with the baby
Flexible working is increasingly important to modern dads who want to take care of their children, according to figures published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
TalkTalk launches free weekly chats for older people living alone
The number of people over 65 who live alone has passed the 4 million milestone new figures reveal.
8 in 10 parents do not support plan to cut Child Trust Funds
Parents are almost universally against Conservative Party plans to cut the Child Trust Fund (CTF), according to research from Family Investments.
The cost of 18 to 30? More than £30,000
The cost of having adult children is hitting parents hard, with new research out today showing they expect the cost of supporting an 18 to 30-year-old to exceed £30,000.
Virtually in love
Skype and Speeddater.co.uk held the first cross country speed dating event last week. Men and women in London and Birmingham, whilst divided by miles were brought face-to-face by Skype as they joined in a new singles scene on screen.
Quest to find love costs £912 million
One and a half million Brits are single and looking for love this Valentine's Day, and it appears that they are not afraid to pay for it.
Find love abroad this Valentine's Day
A Contiki Holidays investigation into finding love in Europe reveals the 'Italian Stallion' is a thing of the past. Instead women should be looking out for a ‘Cheeky German’ or a ‘British Bulldog’ for the perfect date this Valentine’s day. People from the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy and France were surveyed to find out how we all compare when it comes to love and the results may come as a surprise.
The rules of attraction
February is the month of love and therefore the month which can lead to the most confusion when it comes to the opposite sex.
Impress your Valentine with oysters
You’ve bought the card, you’ve bought the present, but how are you going to make sure that Valentine’s Day really goes with a swing? The answer could lie with oysters, a food that has been linked with love for thousands of years.
Make sure you have insured your engagement ring
If you are planning to buy an engagement ring this Valentine's Day, the last thing on your mind is insurance. However, before you put a dent in your savings, be sure to check that the ring is covered under your home contents insurance.
Most romantic day of the year is a flop for weddings
Valentine's Day may be the day on which lovers express their feelings for one another, but it's clearly not the day on which they get married, as new research from wedding insurance specialist Ecclesiastical proves.
Love me, love my dog this Valentine’s Day
Almost two thirds (63%) of cat and dog owners would cancel a date if their pet was ill, according to a new survey by M&S Pet Insurance.
Brits to spend less on love this Valentine’s
Britons are planning to cut back their spending this Valentine's Day, according to new research by MSN Money.