A study of 2,000 adults who consume alcohol revealed 28 per cent have made excuses to avoid drinking.   And 43 per cent admitted to cancelling social plans to avoid the pressure of drinking alcohol altogether.   Of those most likely to persuade others to have an unplanned tipple, friends are worst (33 per cent), followed by their partner (30 …

Children are missing out on essential educational school trips – due to the cost of living crisis, lack of funds and staffing issues. Studies polling teachers and parents revealed school trips are swiftly on the decline, with cost of travel and parents not being able to afford to cover additional expenses key reasons. Also cited were the cost of entry …

Almost six in 10 young adults would be open to making a bit of extra cash by accepting money into their bank account and transferring it on to someone else without being aware of where it came from – despite money laundering being illegal. The study of 1,000 18-30-year-olds found 32 per cent could have unknowingly engaged in this activity …

More than eight in 10 adults are planning to be charitable this festive season, with a quarter doing so through acts of kindness and good deeds. A study of 2,000 adults found many will be looking to help others during the season for giving, either by donating money (35 per cent), cooking them lunch (15 per cent) or buying gifts …

Nearly four in 10 adults feel their finances are in a state of chaos, as bills, taxes, food prices and transport costs put a strain on their income. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found 27 per cent are currently in some kind of unsecured debt, estimating it will take them over three years to clear it. As a result, …

Students are asking for ‘practical’ presents this Christmas as the cost-of-living crisis bites, including electric blankets, money towards energy bills and even toilet roll. A poll of 1,000 undergraduates found they would much prefer everyday essentials rather than designer clothes and shoes this year. And with 51 per cent feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, 49 per cent would …

Service stations across the country have been ranked by drivers to highlight where owners should stop – and where to avoid – when their dog needs to stretch its legs while travelling to visit family and friends over the festive period. It follows research revealing the average dog owner plans to travel 111 miles with their furry friend to share …

A poll of 2,000 adults who regularly purchase the popular dish found they’ll eat it seven times a month on average. This includes a combination of takeaway and shop-bought pizzas – amounting to £70 a month or more than £750 a year. And those residing in the North East tuck into it more than anywhere else in the UK – …

Seven in 10 consumers want to ‘shake things up’ this Christmas – because they’re bored of the same old festive traditions. A poll of 2,000 adults who celebrate Yuletide found those keen for change are in favour of ditching turkey, introducing new party games, and even spending the special day abroad. Year after year, 58 per cent eat the same …

More than seven in 10 parents consider their children ‘mini educators’ at home, crediting them for changing attitudes and behaviour towards littering, use of plastic and food consumption. The detailed report of 1,000 youngsters aged 6 to 12, and their parents, delves into children’s views and insights on how behaviours at home affect the planet as a whole. It found …