News Copy Millions of Brits will buy their own Christmas presents this year – so they don’t end up with something they’ve got absolutely no use for. A poll of 2,000 adults found 53 per cent have received unwanted gifts in the past, and at an average cost of £45 a gift, this adds up to nearly £1 billion in …

News Copy *Embargoed until 00.01 Friday November 30 – no web use before then please* Tesco and Volkswagen have teamed up to launch the UK’s largest retail electric vehicle charging network. The world’s biggest vehicle manufacturer and the nation’s largest fuel retailer are today (Fri) committing to installing almost 2,500 charging bays across up to 600 Tesco stores over the …

News Copy The humble roast potato has been hailed as the best part of the Christmas dinner. Researchers found the much loved crispy roastie leaves everything else on the festive plate, including pigs in blankets, trailing in its wake. It even beat the star of the show, the Christmas turkey, with stuffing and gravy completing the top five. Surprisingly, Brussels …

News Copy Family is the key to happiness, according to Brits. A study of 2,000 people has revealed their checklist for living the happiest life you can, with quality time with the family, time to yourself and catching up with good friends are all prioritised as the top things which make us happy. Time outdoors, indulging in a tasty, healthy …

News Copy This YuleTide will be the most ethical in history – with millions going plastic free, saying ‘no’ to unethical toys and only buying charity Christmas cards, according to a study. Researchers found that rather than buying into the perceived mindless consumerism of the festive period, many are now considering the impact their buying and lifestyle habits will have …

News Copy Millions of Brits have no idea what their normal blood pressure should be, or even how tall they are, a new study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults also discovered more than half don’t know their blood type, and a further 40 per cent could only guess their weight. Worryingly, 35 per cent of respondents say their …

News Copy  Cosy nights by the fire, crisp mornings and not feeling guilty about staying in have emerged among a list of things Brits LOVE about winter, a study found. Research revealed a large percentage of us also can’t wait for long soaks in hot bubble baths, and digging out winter boots and wellies for walks through crunchy frozen leaves. …

News Copy Physical Christmas presents are being replaced by experiences as thrill-seeking Brits seek to get a buzz from the festive period, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found experiences are becoming increasingly popular and are deemed to ‘mean more’ than something hurriedly plucked from a department store shelf. Those who prefer the opportunity to get …

News Copy  Tuesday November 27 is the loneliest day of the year for parents – with new mums hit the hardest, according to research. A miserable mix of dark nights, bad weather and struggling to budget for Christmas are the most common triggers. But waiting for payday and staying in to save money for the festive season also leaves many …

News Copy  The recipe for a perfect night in includes dinner at 6:48pm, two hours in front of the TV and bed by 10:45pm, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 78 per cent of Brits now opt to stay in the warm rather than going on a night out during this time of year. It also emerged …