Relationships
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.
Brits delay growing up
Britain suffers from ‘Peter Pan' syndrome as 16 million people say they have delayed at least one major life step including marriage, having a baby or buying a home, according to a report from protection and retirement specialist, LV=.
Young drivers most likely to squabble over the car keys
Younger couples are the most likely to disagree over who is going to drive, according to a new study.
Move over Middleton - Gok Wan named UK's top bridesmaid
Pippa Middleton has been pipped to the post by Gok Wan at the top of a nationwide poll* to find Britain’s favourite wish list bridesmaid.
Is your baby getting their 5 a day?
HiPP Organic, the original organic baby food company, is delighted to announce the arrival of its brand new range of organic Fruit Pouches, specially developed for babies from four months onwards.