– By Gemma Francis Brits are cutting back on expensive funeral costs with cheap coffins, having wakes at home and burying loved ones in the back GARDEN, a study has found. Others admit to slashing the budget for flowers, not using a hearse and even not getting the body embalmed to keep prices down. SunLife discovered the …

Losing your sense of humour, bingeing on comfort food and being unable to sleep through the night are all signs you need a holiday, according to a new study. Getting more angry than usual when held up in a queue, losing your temper with colleagues or clients at work and hitting the snooze button more than usual are …

By Astrid Hall No kisses on text messages, women saying ‘I’m fine’ and locking the bathroom door when showering are all signs men are in the doghouse, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 women has given men a helpful insight into how they can tell if their partner is cross with them, without her having to …

– with video By Gemma Francis Children will earn up to £5,017 between the ages of 7 and 16 – but one in four will spend it as soon as they get it, a study has found. Researchers found pocket money, cash from relatives for birthdays and Christmas and for getting good grades means the average child can …

It takes children more than a week to get back into the swing of school after they return from the summer break, it has emerged. Researchers found kids after six weeks of no homework, going to bed late and spending lazy days in their pyjamas getting back into a routine is a shock to the system. Poor concentration, …

By Gemma Francis Dating is more fun as you get older, a study has revealed. Researchers found looking for love when you are more mature and worldly-wise is far less stressful than courting during your 20s and 30s. Experts found older singletons are more relaxed and comfortable in their own skin than image-conscious teens, while 20 and 30-somethings …

– WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC – by Gemma Francis Pupils returning to school are more likely to get a new tablet device than pencil case, a study into changing classroom habits has found. Researchers found that 55 per cent of children are given a new iPad or similar device as they head back to school, compared to only …

Virgin Holidays has become the first holiday company to abolish stealth hotel charges for single parent families to a string of long-haul destinations. Traditionally, single mums or dads who book rooms abroad are forced to pay prices based on two adults sharing. But from October 1st, single parent holidaymakers travelling with Virgin could save hundreds of pounds on …

— WITH PICTURES By Doug Shields An airline has become the first in the world to create an in-flight ‘mood food’ menu guaranteed to take the stress out of flying. The cuisine is the brainchild of top food psychologist professor Charles Spence – the man behind Heston Blumenthal’s science-inspired dishes at The Fat Duck. The vibrant selection of …

  The average UK adult gives almost £30,000 in total to charity during their lifetime, according to research. Typically Brits will give £16,671 to charity by direct debit, £1,831 to collection boxes and £2,275 by sponsoring friends, family and colleagues – all during their adult years. And those polled will also splash out an average of £8,104 on almost …