Relationships
Hey babe - Our favourite partner pet names
Over half the UK adult population (55%), that’s approximately 27 million people, use pet names for their partner according to new research revealed today.
Experience the spirit of Valentine’s Day
What conjures up the spirit of Valentine’s Day? Star-cross lovers Romeo and Juliet? Romantic walks, cosy drink by the fire and lantern-lit evenings? You can experience all this and much more at the infamously haunted Falstaff Experience in Stratford upon Avon on Valentine’s Weekend 11th-14th February.
Auld Lang's at-mine - Low key New Year's Eve
It's not just Cinderella who will be at home as the clock strikes midnight on New...
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Over 50's stick close to home in retirement
M&S Money reveals that most over 50's choose to stick close to home in retirement.
Bank of mum and dad make children’s savings a priority
As the Government ends contributions to children's savings via the Child Trust Fund scheme at the end of the 2010, new research from Halifax reveals that parents of school children continue to make saving for their future a priority.
Half of Britain’s drivers have had sex in a car
It’s an unusual way to burn off the Christmas turkey, but 54% of us admit to having had sex in a car, according to research by Autoquake.com, the UK online car retailer.
Burleigh cake stands for Mother's Day
Treat your Mother to classic afternoon tea served on Burleigh ware. For special gift on Mothers's Day the new Burleigh two-tiered cake stand is a present to treasure.
Sales of financial Christmas gifts surge
Alliance Trust Savings, one of the country's leading SIPP providers, has seen a rise in the number of people choosing to give their children financial gifts for Christmas this year.
Why mums really do make the best Christmas lunch
“Just as good as mum makes” may be the ultimate kitchen compliment but new research out today proves that when it comes to Christmas lunch there really is no substitute for experience.
Go undercover at Beaulieu
During February half-term week, from 19th – 27th February, young visitors to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu can go undercover, taking part in a Secret Agent Trail.
Parents concerned about rising trend of ‘Facebook parties'
The cost of teenage parties is hitting UK parents hard with new research showing they are picking up a total bill of £14million as a result of the damage caused at house parties.
Techy tots - Britain raising a nation of gadget addicts
Britain is raising a nation of technology addicts, according to research from uSwitch.com. The average child spends over two hours a day playing with gadgets and parents are shelling out hundreds of pounds feeding the addiction.
Arctic snap prompts last gasp dash to Christmas cash
With many retailers warning of late deliveries due to the snow, and many more not accepting new Christmas orders, nearly eight million UK adults say the arctic snap has made them more likely to send cash to avoid loved ones being disappointed on Christmas Day, according to a survey this week from the Payments Council.
Mum’s a better driver than dad according to kids
As millions of British families jump in the car to visit friends and relatives this Christmas, new research from Budget Car Rental reveals that women are the preferred driver, according to their kids, settling the age old battle of which sex is better behind the wheel.