A poll of 2,000 adults found 36 per cent actually feel their levels of loneliness have increased since the lockdowns ended. As a result, 73 per cent recognise a strong sense of community is important for their wellbeing. While more than half (53 per cent) want to ‘do their bit’ to help reduce isolation within their community. In fact, many …

The UK will spend a total of nearly £2.8 BILLION on Christmas stocking fillers this year, research has revealed. The study of 2,000 adults found six in 10 adults plan to give an average of four stockings this year – spending a total of three hours and £23 filling each one. Nearly half of all adults still receive …

One in five Brits only speak to neighbours during the festive period and admit they are completely unsure of their names. A poll of 2,000 adults found six in 10 have given Christmas cards to neighbours in the past simply signed ‘To all at number 22’ or similar, to avoid any awkwardness. Brits normally hand out just five …

Captain Tom Moore’s charity walking heroics have been named by Brits as the highlight of 2020. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw Captain Tom’s fundraising exploits top the list, ahead of a reduction in pollution and a new appreciation for key workers, as positives to be found from this year. Another 31 per cent picked Marcus Rashford’s …

Half of adults are determined to change the way they live as a consequence of Covid-19 – by developing closer bonds with neighbours, supporting small businesses and giving to those less fortunate. A study of 2,000 Brits found 56 per cent are re-evaluating everything about their lives, with 47 per cent consciously choosing to value the smaller things …