NEWS COPY Six in 10 Brits admit they are ‘rubbish’ at staying in touch with friends and family – taking days, weeks or even months to return calls and messages. Research into 2,000 adults found a quarter said they never know what to say, while 19 per cent struggle to find the time. And for a fifth, keeping on top …

NEWS COPY Half of Brits feel they have achieved the perfect balance in life – as lockdown has allowed them more time to do the things they love. A study of 2,000 adults who have been working from home found the global pandemic and lockdown restrictions has had a huge impact on work life balance for many – for the better. The shift meant …

NEWS COPY Brits are planning a post-pandemic positivity drive with more than a third vowing to say ‘yes’ to things more than ever before. A study of 2,000 adults found trying new things, spontaneous nights out and undergoing a digital detox are among the activities more likely to get a positive response now than prior to the lockdown. More than …

NEWS COPY Holidays abroad, regular nights out with friends and an enjoyable job are now LESS important than before lockdown, according to Brits. A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent have completely re-evaluated life and what really matters to them since the pandemic, with plans for travelling, having loads of money and a nice car now less significant …

NEWS COPY Millions of Brits have family favourite recipes handed down through the generations including stews, curries and pies. Research of 2,000 adults revealed 54 per cent are using recipes given to them by their elders, with soups and pasta bakes also favourites across the country. While the average household uses three recipes given from family members on a regular …

NEWS COPY Millions of adults have played games on their mobile phone for the first time over the past year – with the garden shed among one of the top locations. A study of 1,500 smartphone owners found the number of ‘mobile gamers’ – people who play video games on mobile phones – has seen a steep increase during lockdown. …

NEWS COPY Brits are split on how to settle the restaurant bill after a meal with friends and family. A study of 2,000 diners, by comparethemarket.com, revealed 34 per cent believe you should split the bill straight down the middle including the tip, while 36 per cent reckon it should be split precisely based on who has had what. Nearly half …

NEWS COPY The UK’s most ‘winnable’ gameshow has been revealed – as Channel 5’s Eggheads. An in-depth study looked at 28 major UK gameshows to analyse which have the highest ‘win-ability’. They were scored out of 20 on their maximum cash prize, number of team members and opponents, volume of questions or rounds, and the type of skill required to …

NEWS COPY More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs revealed a fifth …

NEWS COPY More than half of Brits suffer ‘green guilt’ – because they feel they don’t do enough to help the environment. A study of 2,000 adults revealed 53 per cent have felt guilty for not always doing their bit – with large amounts of food waste the most common thing to feel bad about. A third feel responsible because …