Dads are the most generous family member – dishing out more than £30 to their children each month. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 17 has revealed just how much money different relatives gift to their loved ones. In total, dads give out £7.70 per week, closely followed by mums who give their children £6.70. Outside …

The nation has lost its spark for cooking with more than one in four unadventurous Brits reluctant to prepare anything new in the kitchen. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent cook the same dishes on rotation, while a quarter admit they’re too lazy to search for new recipes. And 60 per cent only cook out of necessity, …

Research of 1,400 retired people discovered 27 per cent feel disconnected when loved ones’ social schedules ramp up as the temperatures rise, leaving less time for them to check in. And with the country experiencing record temperatures this summer, 43 per cent are also struggling in the heat, which can cause them to become isolated from their family and friends. …

A fifth of teens plan to choose an apprenticeship over university in the future – with many worrying about student debt, no guarantee of a job and delaying the start of their career. A study of 800 11–18-year-olds and their parents found getting paid while learning and experiencing working life appeals to some youngsters rather than university. While 27 per …

A study of 2,000 adults revealed 47 per cent enjoy shopping for brand new clothing – but the post-shopping glow doesn’t last long.   For 22 per cent, the excitement of the item’s ‘newness’ is fleeting, while 17 per cent start to develop doubts over whether they actually like their purchase once their shopping high subsides.   From there, the …

Themed weddings featuring fancy dress outfits and banquets of McDonald’s and KFC are booming in Britain, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 have attended a ceremony, with a theme such as Lord of the Rings or Disney, and 21 per cent have been served takeaway food at the reception. Quirky costumes, bizarre cakes and …

A study of 2,000 owners revealed most pet pooches only get their gnashers cleaned on a monthly basis. And 23 per cent said their dog actively disliked or even hated getting their teeth brushed. Trying to bite the toothbrush (21 per cent), tensing up (20 per cent) and running away (16 per cent) were the main reactions dogs have to …

Dennis Menace is finally going to get his first mobile phone in a new comic strip highlighting the dangers of the internet. After gleefully receiving his new device from a phone store, he is shown getting up to the kind of shenanigans and mischief Beano readers have come to expect. Prank calls, uploading a video of his cousin Minnie the …

A poll of 2,000 adults found they spend an estimated three hours a day deciding what to have to eat, what time to go to bed and what to wear and watch. But the average adult admits to changing their mind twice per decision, with more than one in 10 (11 per cent) doing so five or more times. Deciding …

Gen Zs have revealed what they REALLY want from a holiday with pool parties, live music and meditation making the top 40. A poll of 1,000 18 to 25-year-olds found many would as much meditate or have a massage as choose to hit a famous nightclub. Chowing down on local food is important, as is the ability to hit the …