– WITH VIDEO By Doug Shields Children are now calling the shots when it comes to choosing family holiday destinations, a study has found. Researchers revealed seven out of 10 mums and dads now consult their kids before deciding where their annual sunshine break will be. But more than 40 per cent admitted to ignoring their children’s advice …
– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC By Zoya Gervis One in four Americans have yet to visit iconic landmarks in their own cities, according to new research. From the Empire State Building to Niagara Falls to the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore, a new study of 2,000 Americans found that while many far-flung places are yet to be …
– WITH VIDEO By Grant Bailey Work is one of the first things Brits think about as they wake up in the morning, according to new research. The impact of the weather and money worries also appeared at the top of the poll, with finances also plaguing our minds when our eyes open. Others declared that checking social …
– WITH PICTURES AND VIDEO By Doug Shields Pop legend Craig David popped into a remote, ramshackle convenience store to grab supplies in Costa Rica – and found the owner playing his debut CD. The multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist, 37, was trudging along a trail on the way to film an acoustic set in a rain forest …
– By Emma Elsworthy Addictive computer game Fortnite has become one of the biggest tools in a parent’s arsenal, a study has found. Instead of grounding, taking sweets away and removing the television, almost two thirds of mums now threaten a complete ban on the game if their children misbehave. With some 40million players worldwide, British children as …
– WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans check their phones an average of 80 times a day while on vacation, with some checking their phone more than 300 times each day, according to new research. A study of 2,000 Americans found that while we want to relax and get away from our daily routine, we don’t want a break …
One in three Brits are so stressed at work they have checked their emails in the middle of the night, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 79 per cent struggle to switch off at bedtime and leave the stress of work and their daily life behind them. Six in 10 even said they often …
The average Brit will start their pre-holiday health kick 53 days before the jet off, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found a total of 33 hours and seven minutes will be spent getting into shape ahead of their getaway. And a whopping seven in 10 intend to shed weight in time for the …
Besotted pet owners admit their dog is ‘part of the family’ – with half of the nation’s pooches even having their own spot on the sofa, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed just how much love there is for the family pet with six in 10 admitting they often see them as being …
Chinese investment in Africa could be accelerating debt on the continent and creating economies which are “entirely dependent on China”, according to financial experts. Some $86 billion in loans have been issued by China between 2000 and 2014 to finance over 3,000 infrastructure projects in Africa. But as leaders gather in Beijing for China’s Belt and Road Summit …
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