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 …
Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch’s daughters are following in their mother’s footsteps by taking to the runway to star in a modelling show inspired by Frozen 2. Sophie Crouch, nine, and little sister Liberty, five, took part in the shoot to showcase the Disney phenomenon’s autumn/winter collection and kick off Frozen Fashion Week. The inaugural event is set in the enchanting world …
British engineers have transformed an electric car into an emergency response vehicle designed to provide a clean power supply to areas hit by natural disasters and extreme weather. The Nissan RE-LEAF is based on the Sunderland-built LEAF family hatchback. But instead of school-runs and motorway miles, the highly modified motor is better suited to navigating roads covered in debris on its way …
Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation’s ulti-mutt pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite animals. But only 38 per cent harbour a love of felines. The robin, horse and hedgehog completed …
Nearly a quarter of adults admit they are ‘practically addicted’ to online shopping – and get more excited by a delivery than about clocking off work for the day. A study of 2,000 Brits found 82 per cent enjoy shopping for things on the internet, because it’s easier to find what you want and you can keep track …
Two thirds of Brits (68 per cent) have admitted to being ‘overthinkers’ – and worry about what clothes to wear and why someone hasn’t replied to a text message. The study of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 get wrapped up in trying to get out of unwanted plans, which topped the poll of things we overthink …
Just one in five workers use their lunch break to actually eat lunch every day – with others using the time to catch up on personal errands and browse social media instead. A study of 2,000 UK professionals found 79 per cent will tuck into their food as they work, so they can use their ‘lunch break’ to …
An artisan gin maker has recorded an 800 per cent increase in online sales as Brits’ love for G&T continues in the Covid-19 era. Over the past decade the gin market in the UK has grown, but like the whole of the drinks industry, they faced a crisis in March as pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to close their doors. But …
A new exhibition centre is letting electric car owners pay for parking with ELECTRICITY as manufacturers look at ways of utilising zero emission vehicles outside of driving. The Nissan Pavilion is a 10,000-square-metre, zero-emission centre fitted with solar panels and supplied with renewable hydroelectric power. And in a global first, electric vehicle drivers will be able to discharge …
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