A top children’s talent agent believes there’s a huge gap in the market – for non-binary child actors. Mark Jermin is a leading manager at the helm of theatre schools across the UK, with clients working in commercials, as well as for Disney, Netflix and the BBC. He thinks casting directors are becoming much more open to diverse …
Forget damsels in distress and knights in shining armour… these days coming to the rescue with a spare phone charger is considered an act of heroism, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the everyday acts which are now considered ‘heroic’, such as directing traffic after an accident or helping someone with a flat tyre. …
Seven in 10 adults still aren’t sure which household items are or aren’t recyclable, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found almost three quarters find the recycling symbols located on the packaging of many household goods to be confusing. A staggering 86 per cent also think councils should be clearer about what can or can’t …
The UK is still a nation of traditionalists when it comes to pastimes – with reading, walking, eating out and gardening among the most popular hobbies. A study of 2,000 adults revealed they enjoy an average of three hobbies per week, dedicating more than eight hours to them. This amounts to 416 hours a year or 26,208 hours …
Images of Boris Johnson and Chris Whitty, a packed London Underground tube train and PPE are stressing out Brits. A study of 2,000 adults found half (50 per cent) have had their sleep affected by the pandemic and are currently losing between an hour and two hours of shut-eye a night. But with millions of people being plunged …
Office workers are adopting a ‘work from anywhere’ approach – by looking for temporary ‘home offices’ on the coast or away from the cities. A study of 2,000 ‘WFH’ adults found six in 10 would consider working remotely from somewhere other than their primary residence. And the average office worker would like to pack up their PC and …
Brits have revealed their biggest property turn offs – with dark and small areas, overgrown gardens and dirty trainers left lying around among the worst. Research of 2,000 adults revealed a listing which doesn’t have enough photos and no video content is also likely to put off potential buyers. Not having a floorplan, rooms decorated in garish colours …
A fifth of parents feel their kids have ‘closed up’ following their return to school, after months of open conversation at home. A study of 1,000 parents of 6-16 year olds found 64 per cent felt their children spoke about their feelings more than ever during the lockdown period. And more than two thirds believe family discussions were …
Energy provider EDF has created a series of environmentally friendly ‘emojis’ to help encourage people to discuss climate change on their phones. The universal nature of emojis has transformed them into the world’s most used language – with 45 per cent of adults using them daily. With the climate crisis one of the most discussed political and social …
Millions of adults admit they have an ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude in life – and have been caught out as a result. A study of 2,000 Brits found 16 per cent have refused to take out insurance for a phone as they believed their gadget wouldn’t break on their watch, only to later regret it. While …
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