Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation’s ulti-mutt pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite animals. But only 38 per cent harbour a love of felines. The robin, horse and hedgehog completed …
Brits love their home ‘more than ever’ – after spending an extra EIGHT hours a day in it during recent months. A study of 2,000 adults found that before the pandemic, just nine hours was spent at home on an average day. But the lockdown and restrictions has seen this figure dramatically increase, with 35 per cent now …
Exercise, eating healthily and spending time with family are the most popular things Brits do to look after their mental health. A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed one in four have also attempted a new diet or exercise regime in the past three months to boost their wellbeing. And 46 per cent have simply tried to get …
The average British adult will spend a staggering £24,000 during their lifetime – just on getting things fixed. A study of 2,000 adults found vehicles, dishwashers, laptops and mobile phones are among the most costly items to maintain. And typically, the average adult will have to get three items a year fixed by experts – with the most …
Nearly a quarter of adults admit they are ‘practically addicted’ to online shopping – and get more excited by a delivery than about clocking off work for the day. A study of 2,000 Brits found 82 per cent enjoy shopping for things on the internet, because it’s easier to find what you want and you can keep track …
A third of UK households have become GREENER since the lockdown came into effect – by turning lights off, recycling more carefully, and showering instead of bathing. A study of 2,000 adults who live with someone else found families have also been vigilant when it comes to energy usage during this time. More than three in 10 (31 …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average American has experienced 560 moments of worry about their immune health since the start of COVID-19, according to new research. The study of 2,000 Americans asked about their mindsets and anxiety have changed since the start of COVID-19. Results found the average person was struck with worry four times …
Brits have revealed their motivations for wanting to get in shape – including getting a good night’s sleep, keeping up with the kids and reducing their chances of getting Covid-19. Research of 2,000 adults found two thirds are eager to improve their physical health so they can get more out of life. And four in 10 adults believe …
Two thirds of Brits (68 per cent) have admitted to being ‘overthinkers’ – and worry about what clothes to wear and why someone hasn’t replied to a text message. The study of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 get wrapped up in trying to get out of unwanted plans, which topped the poll of things we overthink …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Eight in 10 parents feel conflicted about allowing their child to socialize during the new school year, according to new research. The study of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that seventy-nine percent of respondents agree that while they recognize that socializing is important for their child’s social development, …
Open plan living is going out of fashion as Britons adapt their homes to accommodate home working, according to a …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three in 10 employees don’t take a lunch break when working from …
The perfect night in involves finishing work by 5.52pm, curry for dinner and being curled up in front of the telly…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In 2020 – the year of quarantining and social distancing – many …
London office workers are considering leaving the city in favour of the seaside and a better quality of life, acco…
Canny Brits get more bang for their buck – by living on leftovers, shopping around, collecting coupons and buying …
The typical online purchase involves seven steps which take just over three hours, according to research. Shoppers…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC If you’re looking to impress a potential partner, you might w…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly six in 10 Americans have a new appreciation of nature during quarantin…
More than half of parents (55 per cent) are worried they’ll experience ‘separation anxiety’ as they return to work…
By Marie Haaland W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Feeling blue lately? New research shows people who set aside time to exercise are actually happier than those who don’t. Not only are they happier (75…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Two-thirds of Americans said quarantine has made them a better person, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans (aged 21+)…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Forty-four percent of small business owners think it’s likely that changes they’ve made to their businesses due to COVID-19 will be permanent, according to new research. Pivots like remote work, changing supply chains and great dependence on online stores and virtual services could remain a part of SBOs’ plans …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/2Q0qt0P Two-thirds of parents are worried their child will be below grade level in the fall — as a result of the classroom time lost due to COVID-19, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged children revealed 65% are concerned about their child being behind …
The Police’s ‘So Lonely’, Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’ and Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ are among the songs Brits are most likely to mishear. A study of 2,000 adults found millions are incorrectly singing along to popular lyrics, with nine in 10 admitting they have had the embarrassing misfortune of mishearing songs. The most common mistake was found to be …
The average adult has to juggle SEVEN different roles – including being a friend, partner and mentor. A study of 2,000 adults found 64 per cent find it hard to keep on top of the tasks involved in their different roles – with balancing parental and employee duties at the same time a battle for many of late. …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC From price-checking to handling repairs themselves, women are embracing all sorts of tactics to feel more confident in their buying decisions, according to new research. The study of 2,000 women examined how women feel empowered by educating themselves and researching before making a purchase, especially in “male-centric” businesses. The …
An artisan gin maker has recorded an 800 per cent increase in online sales as Brits’ love for G&T continues in the Covid-19 era. Over the past decade the gin market in the UK has grown, but like the whole of the drinks industry, they faced a crisis in March as pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to close their doors. But …
Britain has become a nation of ‘POLYTASKERS’ – doing many tasks from the different areas of their lives at the same time – as lifestyles have dramatically changed this year. After spending the last few months juggling everything from work, parenting, home-schooling and being in a relationship – often at the same time, Brits have had to improve …
The top benefits of being over 65 are being free to speak your mind, a seemingly endless supply of spare time – and finding pleasure in the little things. A poll of 2,000 UK adults aged 65 and over, found that half think having grandchildren is the best blessing to be found in later years – with more …
A simple text message reminder could save thousands of lives by helping 780,000 more patients attend a cancer screening appointment over the next 12 months, according to a new health campaign. There are fears of a cancer timebomb after the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a dramatic decrease in diagnoses due to the pause put on the screening programmes. …
A new exhibition centre is letting electric car owners pay for parking with ELECTRICITY as manufacturers look at ways of utilising zero emission vehicles outside of driving. The Nissan Pavilion is a 10,000-square-metre, zero-emission centre fitted with solar panels and supplied with renewable hydroelectric power. And in a global first, electric vehicle drivers will be able to discharge …
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