Relationships
Web benefits failing to click with over 60s
80 per cent of over 60s who are offline have a lack of awareness of the benefits of the internet, according to a new survey from the Post Office to mark the run-up to ‘Get Online Week’ which aims to show people across the UK how simple it is to reap the benefits that access to the internet can bring.
Parents unaware of how to help today's first-time buyers
Despite a growing reliance on the Bank of Mum and Dad, over half (53%) of parents of potential first-time buyer children (i.e. 18 to 35 year olds) are not willing to take financial advice to ascertain how best to support their children's home purchase and 38% of parents surveyed said they were unaware of any of the major four mortgage products designed to help their children take their first step into homeownership research from the UK's largest first-time buyer lender, the Halifax, reveals.
Elderly warned of rogue doorstep traders
The Office of Fair Trading and Age UK have joined forces to warn people, particularly those in later life, the vulnerable and their friends and family, to be wary of rogue doorstep traders offering winter home improvement services.
Halloween costumes: Brits remain kids at heart
British adults don’t think Halloween is just for kids. On Twenga, the next-generation shopping search engine, searches for adult Halloween fancy dress costumes rose 72% in the past 30 days*.
‘School run’ parents get a seasonal reminder
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is asking drivers to take extra care when making the daily commute or school run, in light of International Walk to School Month.
Women value emotional support over good sex
To mark 25 years of ELLE magazine, recent research amongst UK women revealed that they are far more likely to end a relationship due to lack of emotional support than poor sex.
Charles Church makes 'Dreams Come True' for sick children
Dreams Come True, a charity which brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children by fulfilling their dreams, has announced its largest corporate partner, luxury homebuilder Charles Church, has raised in excess of £600,000 for the organisation.
Give to your children not the taxman
Alliance Trust Savings, one of the country's leading SIPP providers, has shown that individuals can reduce their inheritance tax liability while at the same time provide for the financial future of their children or grandchildren.
Friends and family beat location and affordability
Being close to friends and family is the most important factor influencing where people live in the UK, according to new research from Santander Mortgages... unless you live in London.
'Living apart’ the new living together
The findings from Halifax Home Insurance highlight the rise of ‘live-apart-ners', with one in twenty long-term couples now residing in different homes - equivalent to a million relationships. This marks a 40 per cent rise over the last ten years as couples become more comfortable with living apart but staying together.
Dating 2.0 - Create your perfect partner with Citroen DS3
Citroen has unveiled the latest relationship innovation - Dating 2.0 - a pioneering online service that allows users to create their perfect partner through interactive technology - the 21st century way to make a date.
Pizza making classes for kids at basilico
basilico, who have recently celebrated the opening of their sixth store in Crouch End, are introducing pizza making classes for children to familiarise them with fresh ingredients as they prepare their own pizza.
New entertainment experience featuring real families
Samsung has launched smart n simple -smartnsimple.tv - a new multi-platform entertainment experience that lets people inside the homes of real families living in London.
Views of children with cancer shape future services
The experiences of children as young as seven years-old who are living with or beyond cancer have been shared with senior health officials to help inform future cancer services.
Students opt for quality of course over nightlife
As students start making their way back for the start of the new term, a new survey reveals that the majority of students base their decision on which university to attend by the quality of the academic course rather than the overall reputation of the university or, as is often assumed, the town's nightlife.