Relationships
David Beckham tops list of roles models for boys - ahead of dad
Dads have been dealt a blow – as they came second to David Beckham in a poll of kids’ role models. The study, carried out among 1,000 11-18 year olds, found boys place dads in second place to the former Real Madrid and England star, with Wimbledon winner Andy Murray in third.
2013 school holidays to cost UK parents over £7 billion
Parents will spend nearly £1,000 per child on childcare, days out, treats and food over the school summer holidays, according to research by the Nationwide Building Society.
Parents unprepared for the cost of kids
With the Royal baby expected this month, new research from Santander Insurance reveals that the average parent believes they spend £537 per month raising their children.
William is already king in royal baby’s eyes
As Prince William prepares to become a first time dad later this week, a new survey shows that even if he develops the inevitable dodgy dad dancing and bad jokes he will still be the new royal arrival’s ultimate hero.
Gaydar guys help create the world’s sexiest man
The original gay male dating website surveys over 4,000 members on the most fancied celebrities to compile how the sexiest man should look.
Parents don't realise kids' cash concerns
The number of children worrying about money is far greater than parents realise, with children also much more aware of their parents' own money worries than parents are of their children's.
700% increase in Will disputes
The number of people choosing to challenge a Will has reached an all time high. Recent High Court figures show that there has been a 700 per cent increase in High Court actions challenging Wills over the past five years, while the number of Wills declared invalid has almost doubled.
Europcar gives Mum and Dad a helping hand with the University Summer pick-up
As the summer tentatively arrives, there are certain things we can be sure of – the weather will disappoint, Britain’s sporting hopes will be raised then dashed, and the kids will be making a raucous return from university.
Parents to shell out £460 entertaining kids this summer holiday
As kids' excitement builds in the lead up to the summer holidays, many parents (56 per cent) are worrying about the cost of not only keeping their own kids amused but also other people's children too, expecting to shell out an average £460 entertaining their own and other people's children, according to Post Office's annual Parents' Summer Spending Report.
Women now jetting off with friends, leaving the other half at home
Millions of married women are enjoying ‘girlie breaks’ without their other half – to get away from their busy family life, it has been revealed.
Get on your bikes with Sir Chris Hoy this summer
Britain’s greatest Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has pushed off Highland Spring’s new Summer Cycling Challenge, with the goal of getting families all over the country to get on their bikes and spend quality time together this summer.
Prom parents feel the financial strain
The high school prom phenomenon has well and truly crossed the pond as research from Gocompare.com reveals that almost six in 10 (59%) British 16 to 19 year olds have had, or are about to have, a high school prom night.
Lacklustre laundry efforts cause the most arguments in the home
Poor washing habits and laundry related chores are putting a strain on our relationships, according to new research conducted by Panasonic UK.
Parents struggling to put on a brave face to pass confidence onto kids
As the school year draws to a close, research shows that over a third of British parents feel that they have no confidence to pass on to their children (35%), potentially leading to a future generation of shy, insecure and introverted youngsters.
1,768 texts, 520 emails and 168 hours on the phone - the modern family
The modern family keeps in touch via 1,768 texts, 520 emails and spends 68 hours on the phone to each other every year, research has shown.