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Kids think mum is better at driving than dad
Its official – kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel, it was revealed yesterday in a survey carried out by breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
60% of UK families sceptical of political policies
Making the UK safer and reducing crime would be the main priority for parents as one of the first things they would do to create a more family friendly UK.
Money management for children
Children are becoming increasingly interested in their own finances and money management arrangements, according to new research from Halifax.
Brits say mums are the real heroes
When we think of heroes it’s perhaps a courageous fireman or a crime-busting super-cop who spring to mind but apparently most Brits see their mums as their number one hero.
Brits hide debt from partners
More than a fifth (21 per cent) of UK residents currently in debt are lying to their partner about the amount of cash they owe.
Kids spend a paltry four hours a week outside
Kids are spending on average just 4 hours a week outdoors, compared to the 12 hours enjoyed by their parents’ generation when growing up, finds research released by npower Climate Cops.
Walk your way to love on the Isle of Wight
Walking - its free, sociable, requires no special equipment, training or gym membership, and is proven to boost the immune system, improve mood, help manage weight and benefit the heart, lungs and blood pressure.
The iPod Generation pops the question
Twenty three per cent of people under the age of 35 - dubbed the ‘iPod Generation' - have turned to their parents to provide financial support to pay for their nuptials, according to research by online diamond jewellery retailer DiamondManufacturers.co.uk.
Defaqto wedding insurance Star Ratings
With the traditional wedding season upon us, Defaqto has expanded its Star Ratings reports of financial products to include wedding insurance.
Dating expert rescues stranded travellers
Despite almost a week of airport closures, British holiday-makers are still returning to the UK thanks to an innovative dating expert.
Butlins searches for the next Emin or Hirst
Today Butlins launches its search for the artists of the future with the first ever Toddler Art Prize, a prestigious competition with a prize fund totalling £10,000, that aims to find Britain’s leading contemporary artists aged four and under.
Insurance could save your wedding
Specialist wedding insurer Ecclesiastical is urging couples who have planned to get married abroad in the near future to check their cover with their wedding insurance provider.
Romantic Road Rage causes nearly 2.5 million accidents
After hitting a tree in the aftermath of a fight with his wife, Tiger Woods may be the most famous victim, but he's far from alone.
Justdivorce.co.uk offers online divorce service
Justdivorce.co.uk has launched a sophisticated end-to-end, ‘Litigant in Person’, and fully online divorce service for consumers who wish to manage their own uncontested divorces.
Parental communication is key to exam success
With exams looming, the pressure is mounting for pupils and parents across the UK. However, new research shows nine in ten parents don’t know how long their children should spend revising and worryingly, less than a third (30%) of pupils are planning their revision in advance.