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Nearly half of women don’t have a pension
A staggering 47% of women who are not retired (8.7 million) in Great Britain do not have a pension, reveals new research from Baring Asset Management (Barings). The total number of women who have yet to retire without a pension is increasing year-on-year, as the corresponding figures in 2009 and 2008 were 40% and 39% respectively.
Playground peer pressure – not just for kids
Over half (52 per cent) of parents admit to feeling they are competing with and comparing themselves to other parents at the school gate almost daily according to new research, in an attempt to “keep up with the Jones’s”.
Coleen in line for "at least £20k per week" says top divorce lawyer
A top UK divorce lawyer says Wayne Rooney is likely to face a very different divorce to Cheryl and Ashley Cole. The England and Manchester United star could find his fortune under threat as the Rooneys have lived together for a long period before the marriage and they have a child.
UK adults hiding £14bn in secret savings
Over a sixth (15 per cent) of UK adults admit to having a bank account that they keep hidden from their partner, new research from the Post Office has revealed. The average secret savings account contains £2,033, although one in 20 admit to hiding over £10,000.
Want a healthy future for Britain? Mum’s the word
Mums are leading the way to a healthier Britain with two thirds selflessly placing family health ahead of their own, according to a new report.
No golden ticket required to enjoy Roald Dahl Day in Scotland
Scotland's national tourist organisation, VisitScotland has launched a mouth-watering chocoholics guide to celebrate Roald Dahl Day (13 September) and Scotland's Year of Food and Drink.
Is Britain a nation that can be Bothered?
In a world where so many people find it hard to be bothered, Simplyhealth is encouraging the nation to show it still cares by launching its first ever Bothered Week.
Sony brings Personal Space to Europe
Sony has launched a new online service that provides quick and easy sharing of digital photos and videos with friends and family.
Parents stump up £1.2bn to send kids ‘back to school’
Parents will fork out more than £1.2bn on new school uniform, PE kit, school bags and pencil cases as the nation's 10 million children go ‘back to school', according to new research from price comparison site Gocompare.com.
Parents must brush up before they teach their teens to drive
Parents should take a driving lesson or two before teaching their teenagers to drive, says the What Car? Driving School. This would give parents an updated understanding of the Highway Code, and knowledge of the skills required by the new test.
September weekends most popular for UK weddings
This coming weekend is set to become the most popular weekend to get married in the UK this year, according to specialist wedding insurer Ecclesiastical.
Ease your way back in to the school run
As summer draws to a close and parents frantically purchase new school uniforms, shoes and stationery for the start of the autumn term, the return of the school run lurks at the back of many minds.
Uniform costs keep adding up
Schools are adding to recession-stressed parents' financial woes by ignoring government guidance on keeping down the cost of school uniform, national charity Citizens Advice said.
Couples fail to plan retirement finances
UK couples could be risking an old age in poverty because they are failing to talk to one another about financial planning for their retirement, according to new research from Prudential.
Adult children bank on retired parents
Retiring parents face increasing financial pressure from adult children, according to new research from Aviva.