Relationships
Tarzan’s centenary should be celebrated by London’s males
100 years since the character Tarzan first appeared in ‘Tarzan of the Apes’, the capital’s long-established socialising and dating club for singles, Dinner Dates, is on the lookout for London’s 21st century version of the storybook and film hero.
Family matters a thing of the past as financial concerns take over
Four in 10 couples have shelved plans to start a family - because they can't afford it, according to new research.
New strategy for safer internet and better content for children and teenagers
The European Commission has set out a plan to give children the digital skills and tools they need to benefit fully and safely from the digital world.
Spare time spending costs soar
In its first bi-annual review, research by Halifax has revealed that families are now facing the most expensive costs for filling their spare time in over a decade.
UK in ‘romantic recession'
With the royal newlyweds celebrating their first wedding anniversary research from American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card has uncovered a ‘romantic recession' across the UK, with just one in three (37 per cent) married UK adults actively celebrating their wedding anniversary each year.
Oxfam launches its first ever online weddings auction with eBay
As we approach the anniversary of the Royal Wedding, Oxfam is preparing to launch a fantastic online weddings auction via eBay, offering future brides and grooms the chance to bid on exclusive items for a fraction of the normal retail price.
Children's allergies explained
As it is National Allergy Week (23rd - 29th April), leading paediatric allergy expert Dr George Du Toit from The Portland Hospital for Women and Children provides the top ten facts about childhood allergies.
Majority of families left unprotected and at risk of financial hardship
New research from Scottish Widows shows that nearly three quarters (74 percent) of people are putting their families' financial security at risk, by failing to protect their future through life insurance, critical illness or income protection.
More couples say ‘I do’ to prenups
As Hollywood ‘royalty’ Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reveal plans to wed and with the peak wedding season fast approaching, one Hampshire law firm has reported seeing an increase in the number of enquiries from couples keen to learn about the technicalities of prenups.
Brits no longer care what the mother-in-law thinks
Mothers-in-law are renowned for being the most feared member of the family, however a new survey reveals that when it comes to a visit from a partner’s mother people no longer roll out the red carpet; a mere 11% of Brits, make the effort to clean and tidy their bathroom when expecting a visit from their mother-in-law – we are nearly twice as likely to tidy up for friends.
University is universally lucky for love
As Wills and Kate’s first wedding anniversary approaches, survey finds a third of graduates have married their university sweethearts.
'Olympics effect' is changing London’s dating and socialising scene
London-based singles and dating membership club, Dinner Dates, has spilt the beans on the top five interests that both men and women find sexy and engaging, when it comes to members of the opposite sex and says the Olympics are helping to change the dynamics of dating within London.
Cost of motherhood pushes new mums into the red
Almost three in ten first time mums (28%) have been forced into the red, racking up an average of almost £2,500 of debt because of maternity leave, according to a new study by uSwitch.com.
Nearly half of UK parents keep tabs on teens via Facebook
Parents are keeping tabs on their teens by accessing their Facebook accounts without their consent, AVG Technologies’ latest Digital Diaries study reveals.
Parents forgo own pension savings to pay for grown up children
The average parent is forgoing a pension pot of £38,500 in order to financially support each child who is 18 and over, according to research from Standard Life.