Relationships
Couples admit to moving in together sooner than planned
Many Brits are feeling forced to move in with their significant others sooner than anticipated, due to practicality rather than emotion, according to new research from Confused.com.
Blind-eye Britain - half have avoided intervening in a mugging or robbery
Millions of Brits have turned a blind eye when they have seen fights, robberies and even muggings, a new study has shown. Researchers revealed more than half of British adults have avoided interfering in public altercations – as they just don’t want to get involved.
The most wanted romantic gifts
Women don’t want sexy underwear for Valentine’s Day – just a kiss goodbye on the way to work and an unprompted ‘I love you’, research has found. A detailed study carried out among 5,000 adults found most would prefer a simple kiss goodbye rather than lingerie.
Fall in love with London
Valentine's Day is upon us once more, so why not take a trip to the capital and plan something extra special for your loved one this year. London's hotels, restaurants and attractions are offering a whole host of romantic activities and unique packages to help you create the perfect Valentine's celebration for your special someone.
New interactive resource guides students and tutors through university application process
The new University Application Guide from Middlesex University provides a four-step journey to enrolling at university for teachers and their students.
Majority of parents are ‘pushing’ children towards careers
Six in ten parents admit to trying to push their child down a particular career route, it has been revealed. Researchers found that parents are trying to influence their child’s career or education plans, with many admitting it’s to try and convince them to follow the path they wish they had taken.
Top 10 most romantic places to spend Valentine's Day in The Lake District
The Lake District, Cumbria is renowned for its wildly romantic scenery providing the perfect place for a fabulous Valentine's break. Read on to find out where to stay on the most romantic day of the year.
Almost half of children receive presents on a sibling’s birthday
Millions of children are enjoying a ‘bonus birthday’ each year - because their parents don’t want them to feel left out on a sibling’s big day, a study has revealed.
How to avoid an online dating disaster
With Christmas firmly out of the way and the January blues setting in, many of us will no doubt be looking ahead to the next big calendar event of the year to cheer us up – Valentine’s Day.
Brrr, Humbug
Forget brussel sprouts and doing the washing up; visiting a relative’s cold house, being forced to take shoes off and missing Christmas TV are the nation’s biggest fears about the busy festive period.
Couples’ money secrets pose a risk to their financial futures
Couples are risking their financial futures by hiding savings, investments, debts and even income from one another, according to new research from Prudential.
The top family Christmas activities revealed
For many families a visit to Santa’s grotto is a big part of the magic of Christmas – and this year is no exception. Most parents of children aged 12 or under are planning to take their kids to see Father Christmas – making it by far the most popular Christmas themed activity.
A fifth of parents treat teachers to Christmas gift
More than one in five parents buy a present for their children’s teacher at Christmas, new research has revealed.
The pressures facing working mums
Juggling a family and a career is never easy but Ed Miliband has today said that "parents are facing a daily obstacle as they seek to balance work and family life" A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Vertbaudet, asked working mums about their relationship with their careers and the support their employers offer.
Smartphones and tablets - the tech babysitter
Busy parents admit they regularly hand-over their smartphone or tablet to their children – to grab some peace and quiet, a study has found. Researchers found a large percentage of mums and dads who own up-to-date high-tech devices will happily let their children play with them in a bid to catch up with household chores or grab a quiet ten minutes.