Saving Money in 2022

2022 is here and many of us are making our new year’s resolutions. If you’re not too sure what you want to do to improve your lifestyle this year, you could try saving more money! Everyone can benefit from a little extra cash in their pocket. Whether you want to clear debt, save for something…

How To Get Your Health Back On Track After Lockdown

COVID-19 hit fast and hard and disrupted lives everywhere. There was and still is a lot of uncertainty about how life looks and will look like in the future. One aspect that may have been impacted by the pandemic and lockdown is your health. You likely found yourself around the house more and unsure of…

Ebenezer Scrooge crowned most iconic Christmas film character

Ebenezer Scrooge. Image: Disney Christmas Carol Bah humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold-hearted miser from A Christmas Carol, has been crowned as the most iconic festive film character. The legendary Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, from Home Alone and Will Ferrell’s Buddy from Elf come in second and third respectively, following…

Survey reveals biggest driver irritations of 2021

Driver irritations: One in four drivers have shouted or sworn at another driver A study of 2,000 UK drivers has revealed more than half have had an argument in the car during the last 12 months with bad driving habits, whose directions to follow, and choice of music among the top…

60% adults have returned or even regifted Christmas gifts

Research of 2,000 adults has discovered 60 per cent have at some point returned – or even regifted – items they have received over the festive period. Pyjamas ranked as the most likely gift to be sent back once the shops reopen after the big day and deodorant and shower gel sets often end up…

2 in 3 SME owners put financial success ahead of mental health

Nearly two-thirds of SME business owners admit to ‘deprioritising’ their mental health in favour of financial success, according to research. A study of 500 SME owners found 63 per cent have overlooked their personal well-being due to the pressures of running a business. More than one in five (22 per cent) have sacrificed friendships in…

10 things ‘Sleepy Brits’ do to wake up in the morning

Sleepy Brits hit the alarm snooze button for at least 15 minutes each morning and function on ‘autopilot’ until they feel fully awake - half an hour after starting work.  A study of 2,000 adults found the average alarm is set for 6.54am, before they actually get out of bed at 7.12am. But it’s another 29 minutes before people feel awake and ready to start the day – although men need an…

Top 40 ways in which Brits get a boost – good news tops the list

Brits need three 'boosts' to get them through a typical day - with the first required as early as 9:12am. Research of 2,000 adults revealed those aged between 18-24 need the most boosts, with adults between 55-64 requiring the least. The biggest pick-me-ups were found to be getting some good news, the sun shining and…

There Are Now More Than 20,000 Detectorists In The UK

The way the nation spends its time is changing. In the past, people would fill their weekends with trips to the beach, long walks in the park and attendance at religious services.  However, today, things might be changing. With the rapidly rising popularity of metal detecting, more people than ever before are searching for buried…

Average adult listens to 10 hours of music a week to improve mood

A study of 2,000 Brits found almost a third have turned to music to help them through the pandemic and more than half said particular songs can dramatically improve their mood. And 26 per cent claimed music has been more important to them than ever during the last few months. While 37 per cent have…