Children think dad is a better driver than mum – but believe he goes too fast and suffers the most road rage. A study of 1,000 6-16 year-olds whose parents both drive found 43 per cent named dad as the ‘best’ behind the wheel, while only 29 per cent opted for mum. Reasons for choosing him as the …
The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have NO real friends. A study of 2,000 adults found recent restrictions have exacerbated the UK’s loneliness problem with a fifth feeling increasingly isolated during the past three months. More than a fifth also revealed the pandemic has strained existing friendships because close acquaintances have failed to reach …
Half of parents have been doing MORE outdoor activities with their children since the lockdown was introduced. Since the social distancing restrictions reducing movement and travelling were introduced in March, families have been using their gardens and nearby outdoor space to get back to nature while out walking or exercising. More than 51 per cent have been doing …
A fifth of parents believe the lockdown restrictions have been beneficial for their kids due to the extra ‘family time’ it has given them. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with children living at home found more than a third are now re-thinking their entire routines after enjoying having more quality time together during the lockdown. As …
Brits are sitting on technology worth £16.5 billion that they no longer use – and it could DROP in value by £3.5 billion over the next year. Researchers found the typical adult has a staggering £598 worth of superfluous gadgets – simply collecting dust and cluttering their homes. But during the past year, smart phones, computers, tablets, games …
Growing your own vegetables, learning to cook or bake and moving to the countryside are among the ‘new normal’ bucket list items. A study of 2,000 adults found six in 10 now yearn for ‘The Good Life’ with their ambitions for the future changing in the wake of the pandemic. Having spent more time in their own garden …
Brits are loving the return of football with 53 per cent watching matches over the weekend. Research of 2,000 adults revealed those football fans spent an average of more than 10 hours watching games between Friday and Sunday. And 37 per cent admitted to soaking up as much of the coverage as possible, watching both the pre-and post-match …
Houmous, falafel – and even sushi – have become modern-day picnic staples, alongside the traditional sandwiches, sausage rolls and scotch eggs. A study of 2,000 adults and insight from a food historian have revealed how the humble picnic has evolved over the last 100 years – from traditional cuts of meat and candied fruit to crisps and quinoa …
A holiday-loving family have kept themselves entertained during lockdown by transforming a bedroom into a HOTEL. The O’Farrell-Duerdens regularly travel the UK when taking part in softball tournaments and going on other weekend family trips. But like the rest of the country, they have been resigned to spending the majority of the past three months stuck at home. …
Millions of Brits have enjoyed living their lives online during lockdown and plan to continue having digital social catch ups and exercise classes – because they believe it makes them MORE productive. A study of 2,000 adults discovered 72 per cent have used the internet more than ever while at home in recent months, with more than a …
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