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Kick-start your summer adventure with Go Ape!
Go Ape, the UK’s number one tree-top adventure brand, has launched its exciting new summer campaign encouraging friends, couples, families and extremists to get outdoors and have some fun; something that is often neglected when routines and chores get in the way.
Children hit hard by economic recession as ‘kidflation' soars
The rate of inflation for goods and services most commonly bought by children has risen at a rate 68 per cent faster than inflation (RPI) as a whole over the past three years, according to new research from Santander current accounts.
Brits secretly leave £26 billion inheritance to their pets
British pet owners set to bequeath a staggering £26 billion to their pet and many will do so without telling their family or friends.
Dad splashes out!
A Norwich-based businessman paid a total of £17,000 for the personalised registration 1 HFH – for his five week old son.
‘Kids Eat Free’ deals at Westfield London
Westfield London Shopping Centre has launched a ‘Kids Eat for Free’ offer as part of its Summer 2011 campaign. The campaign includes a six-week programme, filled with kids’ events, shows and other entertainment activities – what’s more, most of them are free!
No more wedding gift thrift as Brits splash the cash on presents
Royal newly-weds Wills and Kate may have donated all their wedding gifts to charity but others getting married this summer may be in for a bumper bounty of presents.
Brits remain tight lipped about their finances
Britain is a nation of DNAs (Dare Not Ask) with money or finances being the top issue that people are most reserved to talk about with anyone they know, according to new findings from Scottish Widows.
UK parents to spend £660 per child over the summer holiday
As the end of the school year approaches, the Cost of a Child Report from protection specialist LV= calculates that UK parents are set to spend £8.6 billion over the summer break on childcare (£3.2 billion) and entertainment (£5.4 billion).
Children in Scotland would miss their games consoles more than TV
Children in Scotland would miss their games consoles more than the internet and TV, and use their mobile phones more than children in the rest of the UK, new Ofcom research reveals.
Parents in Northern Ireland most cautious about the internet
Parents in Northern Ireland are among the most cautious in the UK when it comes to their children's access to the internet, according to newly-published researchfrom Ofcom.
Parents set to clash with kids in cars
With the summer-term breaks getting underway, millions of families across the UK are preparing to pack up and get set for long car journeys as they hit the road on holidays.
Luxurious Italian spa breaks for mums-to-be
Lefay Resort & Spa, overlooking Lake Garda in Italy, has launched a new range of treatments for new mothers and those soon to hear the patter of tiny feet.
One in ten parents will not contribute to university costs
New research from HSBC reveals that 10% of parents will not contribute to the cost of their child’s university education following news that fees will treble from next year.
Outdoor play in danger of disappearing
Two thirds of parents always had adventures outdoors as a child but worry their children do not have the same opportunities today, according to research from Savlon and Play England.
How to get smooching this summer
We’re surrounded by loved up celebrities enjoying a smooch – from Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight to the kiss of the year from newlyweds Kate and Wills.?