Nearly half of small business owners are completely unaware of how to market their firm, according to research. The study of 500 leaders of small to medium sized organisations found 42 per cent have no idea how to create an online profile, which could have a positive effect on promoting their business. And a staggering 39 per cent …

More than a third (36 per cent) of Brits have already planned what meal they are going to order when restaurants open for indoor dining – with pub grub at the top of the list. After months of restrictions, the wait is over as customers can once again eat inside a pub, café or restaurant with friends and …

Using room lights on different floors, this is the moment London hotels officially declared themselves ‘OPEN’ for all guests again. As the capital – and the country – begins to get back to normal life, Crowne Plaza London – Docklands and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum celebrated being open for non-essential guests again from Monday. The four-letter word was …

The 2021 summer bucket list has been revealed – and includes having a barbecue, a holiday and watching a football match in a pub beer garden. The study of 2,000 adults found that after a year of lockdowns and social distancing, more than half are playing ‘catch up’ after Covid put a stop to many plans over the …

The nation’s kids have spoken – family dinner times should last no more than half an hour, be eaten in front of the TV while wearing pyjamas and are best cooked by mum. A study of 1,000 6-16 year olds discovered what they really think of mealtimes, with pizza, burgers and chicken nuggets being top of the menu. …

More than a quarter of adults feel overwhelmed at the thought of life after lockdown – when life admin and social occasions kick in. A study of 2,000 adults found 38 per cent are now used to living in the ‘slow lane’ and 23 per cent are not looking forward to life becoming more fast-paced from Monday (May …

Britain is a nation of ‘huggers’ with almost two thirds admitting they have missed physical contact during the pandemic. A study of 2,000 adults found 46 per cent would typically describe themselves as a ‘hugger’ and prior to restrictions typically enjoyed two bear hugs a day. But two in five adults have missed social interactions during lockdown, with …

  We’ve been expecting you, Mr Bond… Brits have revealed the films they can’t wait to see on the big screen when they reopen with James Bond’s No Time to Die, Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible 7 topping the list. A study of 2,000 from adults found one in four plan to return to the cinema before the …

Six in 10 Brits admit they are ‘rubbish’ at staying in touch with friends and family – taking days, weeks or even months to return calls and messages. Research into 2,000 adults found a quarter said they never know what to say, while 19 per cent struggle to find the time. And for a fifth, keeping on top …

Half of Brits feel they have achieved the perfect balance in life – as lockdown has allowed them more time to do the things they love. A study of 2,000 adults who have been working from home found the global pandemic and lockdown restrictions has had a huge impact on work life balance for many – for the better. The shift meant …