NEWS COPY Low interest rates are forcing Brits to switch traditional savings for more quirky investments – including books, vinyl records and TOYS. First editions by famous authors top the alternative investment chart, followed by collectable coins, toys, antiques and classic vinyl. Stamps, designer clothes, works of art and classic cars also appear on the list, which emerged from a …
NEWS COPY By Rob Knight Modern kids stop believing in magic aged six – two years earlier than their parent’s generation, according to research. Researchers found youngsters start doubting the existence of magic and creatures like unicorns, fairies and elves at this age. While mums and dads, who were eight years old when they felt the same way, think children …
NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy Millions of British holidaymakers are replacing postcards with ‘boastcards’, according to research. Seven in 10 people admitted they no longer send or receive the traditional paper postcards, preferring to share holiday memories online instead. And 90 per cent of adults said the only reason they post on social media while on holiday is to boast …
NEWS COPY By Gemma Francis An extra scoop of ice cream or slice of cake, a last-minute take-away – and throwing a sickie have been named among Brit’s top 50 guilty pleasures. Researchers found almost nine in ten regularly treat ourselves to a guilty pleasure – with the average adult indulging in a little bit of what they fancy, up …
NEWS COPY – WITH PUZZLE By Gemma Francis It’s a parent’s nightmare – losing your child’s favourite toy, but can you find the missing dolly in this latest puzzle to sweep the web? The brainteaser shows children enjoying their summer holidays on the beach, but a missing dolly is hiding in the crowd of excited youngsters. The puzzle was created …
NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy The Sunday tradition of sitting down to a roast dinner with the family is a thing of the past, a study has found. Just one in five of the 2,000 adults polled regularly sit down to the feast of a roast each weekend. More than a fifth simply say they aren’t bothered about eating a …
NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy The perfect job is a four-day, 24 hour week with a salary of £61,000 a year, free fruit and a boss who likes a pint, it emerged yesterday. Other requirements for the ideal role are regular reviews and pay rises, being allowed to work in jeans, flexible working hours and a pension. The report also …
NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy Modern kids consider Little Mix, Lionel Messi and Harry Potter ‘heroes’ – but mum tops the list. A study carried out among six to 13-year-olds placed a string of celebrities and sporting legends in the top 50. But even Barcelona and Argentina ace Messi, considered the greatest footballer ever, wasn’t able to replace mum at …
NEWS COPY – WITH VIDEO By Richard Jenkins Too many selfies, ranting about politics and ‘Liking’ your own profile picture have been named among the top 25 social media sins, according to research. A poll of 2,000 phone-mad Brits also found four in ten get wound up by cryptic, attention-seeking status updates designed to elicit sympathy from friends and family. …
NEWS COPY By Gemma Francis The average adult spends two hours and 11 minutes EVERY DAY feeling stressed – the equivalent of five-and-a-half years over the course of a lifetime, a study has found. Researchers found heavy work-loads, financial worries, health problems and family dramas means the average adult spends the equivalent of more than 15 hours a week feeling …
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