The study of 2,000 adults revealed crumpets and lasagne also featured in the top 20 list. Other popular winter warmers included shepherd’s pie, sausage mash with onion gravy and cheese toasties. It also emerged 72 per cent said comfort foods were one of their favourite things about the colder seasons, tucking into one of the hearty dishes four times a …

The most frustrating challenges for those with hearing difficulties include misunderstanding what people say, having to ask others to repeat themselves and being told to turn the TV down. Research of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent believe their hearing is poor, and struggle with missing key parts of conversations, hearing someone on the phone and feel like they’re irritating …

Feeling a little peckish? This hypnotic video showing a miniature Victoria Sponge being made is bound to capture the minds of bakers – thanks to the skills of a Great British Bake-Off winner. Measuring just a few centimetres tall, the small bake was created by the 2019 winner of the show, David Atherton. As part of the Guide Dogs fundraising …

Superstitious Brits have revealed the numbers they are most likely to turn to in the name of luck – with seven coming out on top. A study of 2,000 adults found the number five come second for those who have a lucky number, while 13, traditionally a number signifying bad luck, was third. And the top 10 most commonly chosen …

A study of 1,016 adults found 36 per cent prefer not to confide in others over anything they consider to be ‘personal’, or ‘embarrassing’ (28 per cent). Other taboo topics kept off the agenda are menstruation, old-age, personal hygiene and menopause. This is despite celebrities including Lady Gaga, Davina McCall and James Argent, opening up about issues such as mental …

Commuters were given a boost at King’s Cross station after being welcomed by flamboyant TikTok superstar and Greeters Guild founder Troy Hawke spreading his signature positive affirmations and vibrant cheer. In a bid to take the sting out of the journey to work, Troy and his team took to King’s Cross station offering words of encouragement and Japanese sweets to …

Spontaneity peaks at the age of 31 – before tailing off just six years later. A study of 1,000 adults found they are at their most impulsive in their early thirties, due to a desire to have fun (51 per cent) and lack of responsibility (47 per cent). This is coupled with fewer financial commitments (44 per cent) and more …

Brits have revealed the top 30 things where a little bit goes a long way, including chocolate, meetings with the in-laws – and hair gel. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the things in life where you don’t need too much of it to reap the benefits. Caffeine, squash and – being on the receiving end of a smile – …

This summer’s record-breaking temperatures were a watershed moment for Brit’s awareness of climate change – and three quarters want to see the government take more action.   A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent believe the new government should do even more than their predecessors to protect the UK from global warming. But 67 per cent also believe large …

Leading toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has released a new inclusivity range featuring figurines with different ethnic backgrounds, physical disabilities, and skin conditions.   The infant, toddler and preschool brand, has created the limited-edition ‘People Kind’ figure pack to be more representative of modern Britain.   A wheelchair user toy, and another with the skin condition vitiligo, has been created, alongside a …