Relationships
Hard-up - One in ten would pose nude to bring home the bacon
The recession is clearly not quite over - one in ten Brits would pose nude to earn extra cash, a study has revealed.
Dinner Dates celebrates 23 years with glittering Christmas Ball
Dinner Dates will be holding its 23rd Christmas Ball at One Whitehall Place, at The Royal Horseguards, on Saturday, December 8. This marks 23 years in which it has grown to be the country’s biggest socialising club for singles and seen many friendships and even marriages forged.
Valentine’s Day “Diamond Ring Dinner” Menu
In the run-up to Valentine’s Day, Sauterelle restaurant in London and Boodles fine jewellers are joining hands to propose a dazzling dinner menu: a luxurious six-course meal served with a 1.5-carat diamond engagement ring.
Kids and TV: Britain's festive focus
Many people celebrating Christmas are willing to cut-back on presents and luxuries to save money, but research from the Money Advice Service shows two areas where people simply won't skimp: kids and TV.
More than two million couples have never discussed finances together
Many British couples are burying their hands in the sand over their financial situations. One in seven (14 per cent) couples over the age of 40 - or around 4.22 million people - admit they have never discussed their finances, according to new research from Prudential.
Kissing with confidence
Valentine's Day is looming, and whether you have organised something special for your partner or are single and want to look your best to attract someone's attention, you can't underestimate the importance of a radiant, healthy smile.
Top tips for filming the Nativity play
As the Christmas season draws upon us, many parents will be gearing up to take on their annual role as ‘Movie Director’ to film their little one’s starring moment in school productions and carol services.
Over 50s splash the cash for Santa
Despite the tough economic times, todays over 50s are determined to make Christmas 2012 a real cracker. For many, this Christmas is going to be bigger than last, as a quarter (24%) say that they will be spending more this year, this rises to 31% of those over 75.
Brits plan to spend £8.5 billion on Christmas presents
Brits are planning to spend an average of £325 per household on Christmas presents this year, according to research from Tesco Bank Home Insurance, with one in ten planning to spend over £600 on gifts for their friends and loved ones.
Clueless - Men know nothing about their other halves
Millions of blokes are completely clueless about their other half - including body shape, bra size and likes and dislikes, research has revealed. Favourite perfume, date of birth and even eye colour are beyond many men, a study found.
Moody mornings - Brits can’t bear to talk to anyone until gone 8am
Millions of Brits admit they can’t bear to talk to anyone until at least 8am, it has emerged. Researchers found a bad night’s sleep, worries about the work day ahead and the dark winter mornings mean almost three quarters of people struggle to get going once they get out of bed.
Brits hide savings, debts and income from partners
Millions of people across the UK have savings, investments, debts and income that they choose to keep hidden from their partners, according to new research from Prudential.
What happens if you don't make a will?
We’re all aware of what a will is. And it’s pretty likely that we would like to be the ones who decide how our savings, homes and possession get shared out when we die.
Don't forget to pack the grandparents
The over 50’s market accounts for no less than 40% of all consumer expenditure in UK, so it’s no surprise to hear that over half (56%) of grandparents will overspend when on holiday with their grandchildren, says a new report published by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, in partnership with YouGov UK.
20% of men have a ‘secret’ e-mail account hidden from other half
One in five men have a secret email account they use to hide correspondence from their partner, a survey has revealed.