Top 30 things Brits don’t get enough of – sunshine tops the list
Holidays, sunshine and sleep have topped a poll of the 30 things Brits don’t get enough of. According to a study of 2,000 adults, more than a quarter also feel they never get enough exercise, and one in five would like more laughter in their lives. Cuddles, me-time and nights out also featured in the…
Over half of us ‘never’ or ‘rarely’ get enough sleep, research claims
Research of 2,000 adults found almost half are convinced they slept better during their youth, while only 24 per cent think their sleep has improved as they’ve got older. The research also found 55 per cent of the nation ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ get enough sleep. The survey, commissioned by health and wellness company, dōTERRA, identified…
ShinyShiny snippets: Samsung records record profits
Technology giant Samsung Electronics has said it expects to post a 52% jump in profit for the last three months of 2021, amid the global chip shortage. The world's biggest memory chip maker estimates that it made 13.8tn won ($11.5bn; £8.5bn) in the period. That would be its highest fourth-quarter operating profit in four years.…
Top 30 ‘green habits’ of Brits revealed – recycling tops list
Growing their own veg, driving an electric vehicle – and stopping use of the tumble dryer are the sustainable lifestyle choices Brits are choosing to prioritise But the single most significant act is simply to recycle as much as possible, according 53 per cent of adults. Using low-energy light bulbs and turning off household tech…
ShinyShiny snippets: Petrol cars now less than 50% of new car sales
Petrol cars accounted for fewer than 50pc of total sales last month, with electric car giant Tesla becoming the best-selling brand in the UK. New electric cars made up just over a quarter of the total sold in December, while petrol cars' market share dipped to 46pc, data from transport researchers New AutoMotive shows. Electric…
Most beautiful cities to visit at night, according to Instagram
Photo by Recal Media from Pexels Premier Inn has researched over 250 cities in the world to reveal the places that are being photographed the most at night - at least according to Instagram. The number of hashtags for #citybynight were counted and compared for cities in the UK, USA,…
ShinyShiny snippets: PlayStation VR2 tech specs revealed
PlayStation VR2 specs announced. Image: Sony Sony has revealed more about its next-generation virtual reality gaming system for the PS5 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The announcement has been recognised as Sony offering a significant upgrade on the original PSVR which was released in 2016 and has since…
15 Travel Photos to get in the mood for adventure in 2022
Travel 2022: Children playing in a stream in Bogor, Indonesia. Photographed by Jozef Macak With travel finally back on the agenda for many of us across the UK, it’s time to start thinking about your next adventure and 2022 travel plans. To help offer some inspiration, CEWE has released a collection…
Building Your Confidence Throughout the New Year
It’s a new year and many of us are turning a fresh leaf. Whether you have new year’s resolutions in mind or not, you may want to try an additional resolution that will boost you through the year and beyond - building your self confidence. Now, self-confidence really can change your life. It can help…
ShinyShiny snippets: Tesla reports record EV sales
Tesla has smashed its previous record for vehicle sales by delivering 308,600 cars in the fourth quarter. The stronger-than-expected results brought total sales in 2021 to 936,000, around 87pc higher than a year earlier. It caps off a successful year for the electric car company, whose valuation passed $1 trillion (£740m) amid a share-price climb of…
