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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.?
Competitive parents pile on the pressure for mums and dads
UK parents are being put under pressure by a growing trend of Tiger Mums and competitive dads, according to research from Aviva.
New insurance policy covers lost maintenance for divorcees
A growing number of divorcees who are totally reliant on maintenance payments from former partners are dealing with the constant worry of payments stopping because of redundancy, illness - or the person simply deciding not to pay.
Don't let care home fees erode a lifetime's wealth
Many of us plan for inheritance tax to stop chunks of our estate going to the tax man instead of our children. But there’s a much greater threat to your lifetime’s wealth that few people think to prepare for.
Gay and lesbian honeymoons set to boom
In the wake of New York becoming the largest and latest US state to legalize gay marriage, new research reveals how many gay and lesbian Americans want to get married - and the very large potential revenue windfall for business likely to result, if marriage equality becomes available nationwide.
Protect your big day with wedding insurance cover
With the excitement of dress fittings, table settings and hen and stag parties, it's not surprising that many couples forget to protect their big day with adequate wedding insurance.
Quex wedding gazebo revealed
Nearly 100 visiters attended Quex Park's exclusive Wedding Showcase to see the unveiling of its new gazebo licensed for civil ceremonies and its refurbished bridal dressing area, last Sunday 26th June.
Summer holiday warning - construction site dangers
As the school summer holidays draw near, Linden Homes is warning adventure-seeking children, and their parents, about the dangers of building sites.
National programme offering educational grants for lone parents
Barclaycard has announced that grant applications for its Horizons Education programme, which aims to provide funding to help lone parents back to work, is now open for eligible candidates to submit applications.
Hired helped is the new status symbol for middle England
Prince William and Kate Middleton may have put their plans to recruit servants on hold, but hiring domestic help appears to have withstood the test of the economic downturn for much of the UK as six million (12 per cent) Britons admit to paying for cleaners, gardeners, handymen and other forms of domestic help.
Brits shun nearest and dearest to be close to work
Closeness to work is the most important factor for Britain's prospective homebuyers but closeness to friends and family isn't among their top 10 priorities, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
Cash not crockery: Broke brides turn backs on tradition
The recession and growing cost of weddings could spell the end of the traditional wedding gift list, as British couples turn to their guests to help them finance their Big Day and Honeymoon, according to research for Western Union, a leading money transfer provider.