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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.
BBC Three commissions new dating show Sexy Beasts
BBC Three has commissioned Lion TV’s entertainment team (Playing It Straight, World Series Of Dating, Officially Amazing) to make a broadcast pilot of a brand-new dating show called Sexy Beasts.
Britain's kids cause £3.55bn of damage to homes throughout childhoods
For many years figures have been provided on the cost of raising a child, but for the first time the real financial cost to our homes has been revealed in the True Cost of a Child report released by MORE TH>N.
Over 65s have lent £1.2 billion to loved ones in the past 12 months
Some people are turning to their elders to cover the cost of holidays, nights out and other expenses, according to a new study from Gocompare.com.
What to get your friend for Christmas who has everything?
Christmas is the time of year for spreading good cheer and buying presents for loved ones, and as families come together from all over the world for those precious few days or weeks in December, it really is a special time for all.