Relationships
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.
Show your love with cupcakes this Valentines Day
‘How do I love thee? Let me count the ways’ - for anyone lucky enough to receive The Hummingbird Bakery ‘Box of Chocolates’ this Valentines Day, the answer to this question will at the very least be ‘six’.
Sex and romance alive for the over 50’s
As Valentine's Day approaches the over 50's are reporting higher levels of satisfaction with their health and relationships than their younger counterparts, according to Saga Health.
Fifth of Brits enjoy holiday romance
Romance has blossomed for more nearly a quarter (23%) of holidaymakers, according to research from AA Travel Insurance.
Saying “1 LUV U” with a personal plate this Valentine’s Day?
With more than 30 million personalised registrations currently available from the DVLA, many UK motorists may be declaring their love with a personal, or cherished, plate this Valentine’s Day.
Brits unable to focus on their life priorities
Despite recession officially ending late in 2009, research from Scottish Widows reveals seven out of 10 British adults (71%, 35 million people) are struggling to devote enough time to their life priorities.
Ruth Langsford discusses quality time with the kids
Mounting pressure on British mums to juggle work life and family responsibilities has left them more time-poor than ever. Four out of five (88%) admit to feeling like they are in a constant state of motion with no time to relax.
A tasty ‘man-proof’ gift for Valentine’s Day
Men now have no excuse for getting it wrong this Valentine’s Day, thanks to the efforts of a new North East website. The two local entrepreneurs behind LoveYourLarder.com have created a ‘man-proof’ present with the help of their female customers.