Brits have learned to give themselves more ‘me-time’ during the pandemic, with watching a film and decluttering the house among the top ways to unwind. Research polling 2,000 adults found 72 per cent regularly manage to enjoy some alone time, with soaking in some suds, taking a nap and listening to music also popular ways to relax. Other …

Britain’s doorsteps have played host to intimate conversations, introductions to newborn family members and even engagements as they become the new place-to-be during the pandemic. As lockdown restrictions mean you are unable to spend time in someone’s house or garden, front doors are now the location of important discussions and life events. The study of 2,000 adults found …

Brits don’t start to take their health seriously until they approach the age of 40, when they become more concerned about their diet and wellbeing, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent began to take more care from the age of 39 as they felt less energetic, while one in five started to …

Almost a third of Brits (30 per cent) feel their eating habits have become worse during the pandemic. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 are eating more comfort food than they usually do as they cope with the effects of lockdown. And more than one in 10 (13 per cent) even claimed Zoom calls with …

The average jobseeker has unsuccessfully applied for 16 different roles during the pandemic, dampening confidence and leading to people lying to loved ones. A survey of 2,000 employed and unemployed adults currently looking for a job found eight in 10 have attributed a downturn in their mental wellbeing to the search for a new role. Of these, 45 …

The average Brit currently experiences three different moods each day as they go through lockdown, with stressed, anxious and happy the most common. The events of 2020 have had a significant impact on people’s moods, with almost half thinking more about their emotional wellbeing than usual. But 39 per cent feel more stressed than they should, while more …

Work from home Brits have had to put up with 22 per cent of the video calls they do freezing, and 15 per cent cutting out altogether – because of bad Wi-Fi, a study has found. Research polling 2,000 adults found they have done an average of five video calls a week since the start of the pandemic. …

Millions of Brits admit they would struggle with veganism – because they couldn’t live without cheese, eggs and pancakes. Classics such as roast chicken, fish and chips, and bacon sandwiches would also prove too much to resist according to research of 2,000 Brits. Cheese topped the list of the top 40 items Brits couldn’t go without with 56 …

British consumer spending fell 7.1 per cent year-on-year in 2020, as coronavirus restrictions hampered the high street and hospitality sectors. However, lifestyle changes boosted growth for some sectors, with online grocery seeing the largest increase. Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, revealed that spending on essential items rose by …

Four in 10 Brits wouldn’t consider going vegan – because they’d miss rich milk chocolate, creamy lasagne and cheese too much. Research of 2,000 adults revealed the top foodstuffs Brits would miss if they were to adopt a plant-based lifestyle as part of Veganuary. Cheese topped the list with 56 per cent selecting it, while one in six …