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Rugby hero launches project to help children tackle numbers
Saracens captain and England rugby star Steve Borthwick, one of the sport's best known figures, has launched Tackling Numbers in association with MBNA, a ground-breaking campaign teaching basic mathematics to thousands of schoolchildren in England.
Forthcoming festive season not spurring British savers on
With just under two months to go until Christmas Day, research from NS&I reveals that the British population is feeling pessimistic about its ability to save money before the end of the year.
How to pass the parents evening test
If you feel like a naughty school child when you’re sat in front of your child’s teacher at parents’ evenings, then you’re not alone. Listening to them talking about what the apple of your eye is struggling with or doing wrong, while feeling like it’s all your fault is one of the most daunting nights of a parents’ year.
Brits happy to talk about salary and debts
Britain is becoming ‘shameless' according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, which reveals that Brits are no longer embarrassed to discuss issues that have traditionally been taboo.
Parents say it’ll be easier for kids to get into debt
Despite the credit crunch and the focus on finances the nation's parents admit they are still worried about whether the next generation will be able to manage their own money, according to a study by M&S Money.
Busy parents putting kid’s dental health at risk
Millions of British parents are letting their children off brushing their teeth simply because they’re too rushed or stressed.
Don’t get your fingers burnt this Bonfire Night
British traditions such as Bonfire Night can sometimes end in tragedy in the home according to research from Churchill home insurance.
Kids unaware of the cost of everyday goods
Children are lacking awareness of the cost of basic everyday goods, according to research from the Halifax.
Brits put off writing a will
Research from AA Legal Services suggests that half of Brits (48%) have yet to write a will and a third of them say it's because they are worried about the cost and complexity of doing so - or concern about involving a lawyer.
Expectant parents borrow £2.32 billion in baby loans
Parents eagerly awaiting a new baby will need an average of £2,980 to fund purchases such as decorating and furnishing the nursery, a buggy, car seat, baby clothes and toys according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance Personal Loans.
'Bank of Friends' lends over £7bn in last 12 months
The effects of the recession have caused a new type of lending to emerge, as people turn to the 'Bank of Friends' to borrow over £7 billion to cover the gaps in their income according to new research from the Post Office.
Free tickets for tweeting modern brides
Luna Rosa (lunarosa.co.uk) the Italian specialist luxury events and weddings company, is offering brides to be complimentary tickets to the Modern Bride Show, 5-7 November, when they join them on Twitter.
Michael Owen joins Pudsey Bear to launch BT Chat for Children
Michael Owen and BBC Children in Need mascot Pudsey Bear have launched BT Chat for Children at Old Trafford.
THINK! reminds children to be bright to be seen
Children are being urged to 'be bright and be seen’ ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.
Search is on for Britain's friendliest person
Health insurer National Friendly has launched an exciting nationwide search to find the UK’s friendliest face and is encouraging people to put forward their entries for the first ever National Friendly Face Awards.