Household food waste levels have plummeted in more than a quarter of UK homes, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a rise in batch cooking and donating to food banks has led to 27 per cent of households throwing away less uneaten food. Freezing unused fruit, vegetables and other food items, buying ingredients which …
“I need to do more exercise”, “I enjoy being lazy” and “I need to drink less alcohol” are among the lessons Brits have learnt about their health during lockdown. A study of 2,000 adults found the pandemic has been a ‘real eye-opener’ for 42 per cent of adults – as far as their health is concerned. Other revelations …
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC How long do you keep things in the family? According to new research, 42% of Americans have a family heirloom that’s over 50 years old. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their family history and their most valued possessions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Seventy-seven …
Britain’s top five cycling cities have been named as Cardiff, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham and London. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw the Welsh city of Cardiff triumph, getting a higher rating than any other city in the country, scoring an average of 3.12 out of five. Participants were asked to rate a range of factors including cycling …
Frugal smart meter owners reckon they have saved almost £270million since March 23rd – on energy consumption alone. A study of 2,000 adults with a smart meter found they each estimated a reduction in energy payments of £39.50 over the last three months. This equates to £268.6million in total across the one in four UK households with smart …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seventy-five percent of Americans have been able to witness a key moment in their child’s life that they otherwise may have missed while they’ve been in self-isolation, according to a new survey. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their time sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the perks …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked more honest conversations about finances in American households, according to a new study. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their finances in light of the coronavirus outbreak and how it has impacted their families’ communication. Three in 10 respondents shared the pandemic has led them to …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans have met an average of 10 new people online during their time in self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their digital communication habits while they’ve been sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four percent of respondents shared they’ve webcammed with a stranger for …
Women are spending the equivalent of almost an entire month of the year worrying – and more than half said it is having an impact on their health. A study of 2,000 adults found women spend an average of almost two hours a day feeling worried or stressed, with two thirds of this time spent feeling anxious about …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Seven in 10 worry poor health will limit their life experiences, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 adults in the U.S. split evenly from Gen Z to baby boomers found Gen Z respondents to be the most worried about their health preventing them from experiencing everything …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of women aspire to open their own business, acc…
British ‘staycation’ parents are preparing for some heated arguments with their partner and kids over getting the …
Three quarters of parents have developed a closer bond with their children because of lockdown. The past three mon…
Barbecues have boomed during lockdown with more than half of Brits cooking a meal on their grill outside – and a t…
Six in 10 adults will refuse to wear a face mask in a pub or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And les…
Children think dad is a better driver than mum – but believe he goes too fast and suffers the most road rage. A st…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three in 10 Americans are planning a cookout this Fourth of Ju…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, 85% of Americans have made…
The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have NO real friends. A study of 2,000 adults found recent…
Half of parents have been doing MORE outdoor activities with their children since the lockdown was introduced. Sin…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Forgetting someone’s name after being introduced to them is more embarrassing than forgetting a significant other’s birthday, according to…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC More than half of American homeowners reached out to family or friends for money in order to make mortgage payments and ease their financial…
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 Four in five parents confessed to doing a complete lifestyle-180 after having kids, according to new research. The survey of parents with children 0-18 examined the changes people make to their lives both minor and drastic when they have children. Sixty-eight percent confessed they worry their children would think …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Half of Americans 65 and over confessed to missing the physical intimacy of hugs during COVID-19, a new survey revealed. Fifty-seven percent are eagerly awaiting the chance to embrace a loved one as soon as they can. The survey also showed that this population is also craving time with …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Music is helping Americans during isolation. Eighty-one percent say music has helped them cope through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. So much so, that Americans are listening to music an extra 38 minutes a day. The poll of 2,000 people found that music and virtual concerts are …
New parents spend a whopping £207 – on their baby’s FIRST birthday party, according to research. Despite being a day most birthday boys and girls won’t even remember, this is more than any other milestone birthday party during childhood. In comparison, the average sweet sixteen costs £198, while 10th birthday parties see parents spend £162 and £160 on …
Adults over 70 and those from lower income households have learnt to be SMARTER with money during the lockdown. Research has found 40 per cent of over 70s and 64 per cent of those with a lower income have felt an increased financial pressure during the pandemic. These monetary anxieties have in part stemmed from increased utility bills …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 YEARS of their lives staring at screens. Research polling 2,000 adults in the U.S. found more than 6,259 hours a year are spent glued to gadgets such as phones, laptops and televisions. Which equates to an astonishing 382,652 hours and 48 …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Eight in ten parents feel their summer will be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with parents saying they’re going to miss out on an average of four planned events. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children also found respondents have already spent $125.63 on average for planned events …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Forty-two percent of Americans start feeling tired as early as noon, according to new research. The survey looked at the daily habits of 2,000 Americans and found 65% said they rarely wake up feeling rested and energized. And this daytime tiredness negatively affects 74% of respondents’ productivity. Conducted by …
Cookies, pizza bases – and banana bread – are among the top treats Brits have been making during the lockdown. A study of 2,000 adults discovered exactly what culinary delights have been created over the last few months, with sausage rolls, sourdough bread and lemon drizzle cake also proving popular. Pancakes topped the poll, with cookies, chocolate cake …
Students are changing their education plans due to uncertainty around the current pandemic – with more than a third wondering if it is worth going to university at all. A study of 1,000 college and sixth-form pupils found concerns around finances, family and their future in general have led to four in 10 changing their mind about their …
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