Three quarters of parents have developed a closer bond with their children because of lockdown. The past three months have seen the mums and dads taking on a multitude of additional roles – with many having to carry on doing their job while also having to become an amateur teacher. As a result, 67 per cent of parents …
Barbecues have boomed during lockdown with more than half of Brits cooking a meal on their grill outside – and a tenth even braving the rain. A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent have also experienced a ‘socially distanced’ gathering in the garden with friends or family since March. Of those who have hosted or attended …
Six in 10 adults will refuse to wear a face mask in a pub or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And less than half would consider donning a face covering when shopping, despite being surrounded by other people. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent already feel embarrassed at the thought of wearing a mask …
The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have NO real friends. A study of 2,000 adults found recent restrictions have exacerbated the UK’s loneliness problem with a fifth feeling increasingly isolated during the past three months. More than a fifth also revealed the pandemic has strained existing friendships because close acquaintances have failed to reach …
Half of parents have been doing MORE outdoor activities with their children since the lockdown was introduced. Since the social distancing restrictions reducing movement and travelling were introduced in March, families have been using their gardens and nearby outdoor space to get back to nature while out walking or exercising. More than 51 per cent have been doing …
Houmous, falafel – and even sushi – have become modern-day picnic staples, alongside the traditional sandwiches, sausage rolls and scotch eggs. A study of 2,000 adults and insight from a food historian have revealed how the humble picnic has evolved over the last 100 years – from traditional cuts of meat and candied fruit to crisps and quinoa …
A holiday-loving family have kept themselves entertained during lockdown by transforming a bedroom into a HOTEL. The O’Farrell-Duerdens regularly travel the UK when taking part in softball tournaments and going on other weekend family trips. But like the rest of the country, they have been resigned to spending the majority of the past three months stuck at home. …
Millions of Brits have enjoyed living their lives online during lockdown and plan to continue having digital social catch ups and exercise classes – because they believe it makes them MORE productive. A study of 2,000 adults discovered 72 per cent have used the internet more than ever while at home in recent months, with more than a …
Brits are putting more into their ‘Rainy Day Fund’ than ever before as the current economic crisis encourages a ‘save – don’t spend’ attitude to money. A study of 2,000 adults found one third have been putting extra money aside – an average of £459 – since lockdown began. More than two thirds of those (67 per cent) …
New parents spend a whopping £207 – on their baby’s FIRST birthday party, according to research. Despite being a day most birthday boys and girls won’t even remember, this is more than any other milestone birthday party during childhood. In comparison, the average sweet sixteen costs £198, while 10th birthday parties see parents spend £162 and £160 on …
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