Relationships

Many UK children still face poor diet and nutrition

Children in the UK are risking serious illnesses later in life because of poor diet and nutrition while they are young, an important new study just published on behalf of the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS) has found.

Wedding product searches up on Twenga

Twenga, the most comprehensive search engine, can reveal what trends are dominating spring wedding planning. The results show tradition holding its place, but not without a modern twist. Brides are expressing their personalities while respecting classical cues.

Honeymoon inspiration from Hamilton Island

Romantics inspired by the forthcoming royal nuptials should seize the extra Bank Holiday to book a trip to the jewel in Queensland's crown, Hamilton Island.

Parents need to save £82 each month to cover tuition fee costs

Parents need to save up to £82 each month starting from the birth of their child if they are to cover the cost of the new university tuition fees cap, according to analysis by Family Investments, a leading children's savings provider.

Don’t forget wedding insurance when planning the big day

If you're getting engaged this Valentine's Day, the last thing on your mind is going to be insurance. However, for those of you already planning a wedding this year it is important to think about arranging appropriate insurance to cover the big day.

BT helps parents keep kids even safer on the internet

BT announced that it will launch a new range of printed and online safety advice in March 2011 to help parents keep children safe on the internet. At the same time, a major campaign will prompt BT broadband customers to consider BT’s free Family Protection parental-control software, which will now be offered automatically as part of the install process.

Green Cross Code for the 21st Century

It’s a dilemma every parent faces; at what age should you trust your children to cross the road by themselves?

You’ve lost your engagement ring!

Romantics hoping to hear a resounding ‘YES' to their marriage proposal this Valentine's Day might be lucky in love, but one in three men who go down on bended knee might reflect on the fact that their partner is set to lose their engagement ring sometime in the future.

Quest for love expected to cost £377 million

Finding love can be expensive, according to new figures from Santander Cards. The research reveals that of the 1.6 million Brits (3 per cent) who have made a New Year resolution to find a partner in 2011, one in three (33 per cent) expect their search to cost them an average of £724 - a collective spend of around £377 million.

Pet loving nation - 42% would choose dog or cat over partner

The extent of the nation's love for our furry friends is undoubted. A survey by M&S Pet Insurance has found that if it came down to "it's me or the pet", 42% of people would always choose their cat or dog over their partner.

‘Letters of Love’ workshops for Valentine’s Day

With almost 60% of women and 50% of men citing that receiving a Valentine’s card is ‘very important’ to them, John Lewis has launched a ‘Letters of Love’ workshop in store, helping hapless Romeos create the perfect love letter for their partner this Valentine’s Day.

Parents need to teach children road safety

One in ten parents know a child who has been knocked over by traffic, new research shows. However many parents and children are still putting themselves at risk, with one in three parents and nearly one in ten children admitting they cross the road while talking on phones, texting or listening to an iPod/MP3 player.