Now, that’s how you break out of lockdown… RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant A’Whora burst out of a giant 15-foot rose gold padlock in East London today – to celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions. Created by cruelty-free beauty brand Lottie London as hair and beauty salons, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops reopen, the brand unveiled a super-sized lock installation …

A series of light projections featuring the UK’s most uplifting words have taken place to celebrate National Scrabble Day and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Taken at night, these stunning images feature Brick Lane market and the Royal Oak pub in Bethnal Green covered in positive words such as ‘freedom’, ‘relief’ and ‘hope.’ Locations close to Harrods and …

Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed – however more than four in 10 don’t have insurance for their furry companions. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 …

Half of UK workers feel they have grown closer to their colleagues during the pandemic – despite being forced to work separately from their homes.Research of 2,000 adults currently working remotely revealed 53 per cent believe they now have a better understanding of their colleagues as human beings.And 43 per cent think it’s easier now to actually connect …

Almost nine in 10 parents with seriously ill or disabled children feel the pandemic has negatively impacted their mealtime routines. A study of 1,142 parents with disabled children found 48 per cent also said their youngsters’ different needs has stopped them coming together as a family. And 58 per cent have become more lonely or isolated as a …

Nine in 10 Brits are furious about the curse of ‘shrinkflation’ – where their favourite products have shrunk for the same price. A study of 2,000 adults found 87 per cent feel products they buy seem smaller than they were years ago, with 83 per cent noticing the difference in their favourite chocolates the most. As many as …

DIY-mad Brits prioritised the garden more than any room in the house during lockdown, followed by the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, according to research. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found 86 per cent have conducted some form of DIY after a year of coronavirus restrictions increased the time spent at home. And of those, more …

Longer days, browsing shops and going for brunch are among the little things Brits are most looking forward to this summer. A study of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent believe summer 2021 will improve the mood of the nation. And more than half said this year’s British Summer Time – which begins this weekend – will mean …

Six in 10 children would now describe their parents as their best friends after spending more time with them than ever before following a year of lockdown and home-schooling. Research of 1,000 parents and their children aged 5-8 revealed 88 per cent of mums and dads think play is vital to developing bonds, with the extra play time …

Brits have revealed the little things in life they no longer take for granted like shaking someone’s hand, the sight and sound of a busy high street and waiting to board a plane. Research of 2,000 adults revealed six in 10 have come to appreciate the more mundane things in life since lockdowns began last March. The sight …