Half of adults plan on having their ‘most sustainable Christmas ever’ – by ditching the Christmas cards, cutting back on decorations and buying second-hand and refurbished gifts. Research polling 2,000 UK adults revealed 58 per cent will try to be sustainable at Christmas – with 51 per cent intending to have their most eco-friendly holiday season yet. Almost …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Passion projects are fueling big life decisions, according to new research. Over a third of the 2,000 Americans surveyed said they picked up at least one new hobby during the pandemic.  Of these, three in four say their passion project has inspired them to consider a major life change …

The average Brit has spent more than £1,000 on home improvements to make their property more inviting and comfortable since the first lockdown began this spring. A study of 2,000 adults found they have forked out an average of £239 on new homewares and furniture and £893 on decorating since March. And 46 per cent admitted this is …

By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC If you’re worried that you don’t have your finances in order, you may still have time. The average American doesn’t experience a “financial awakening” until the age of 33, according to new research. The most common event leading to a financial awakening is a drop in earnings caused by …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Forty-six percent of Americans would be willing to pay $5000 to have their home magically clean from top-to-bottom after the holidays. The study of 2,000 Americans examined all the work that goes into the holidays and this year it’s bound to be a bigger deal than ever.  One in …

UK adults are set to spend £163.44 on ‘little treats’ for friends and family this year – to show they’re thinking of them from afar, according to a study. Thoughtful consumers are on track to buy as many as 53 small gifts for others by the end of 2020. Two thirds said giving little treats has been especially …

A shocking new report has revealed parents’ fears over their children drinking sugary soft drinks. A study of 1,000 parents of three-11-year-olds found 82 per cent feel there is too much sugar in drinks targeted at youngsters. More than half (53 per cent) will only allow their child a fizzy drink on a special occasion, and 68 per …

Heated derby wins, atmospheric terrace chants – and referees falling over are among the top 80 things football fans love most about the ‘Beautiful Game’. A poll of 2,000 fans of British football found one in five cited a sense of belonging as the best thing about the sport. A third selected a last-minute winner as the best …

Lockdown has left young Brits missing the mundane moments they would normally steer clear of – like talking to strangers, and having work drinks with colleagues they don’t like. A survey of 1,000 UK adults aged 18 to 25 – the so-called Gen Z – revealed tighter restrictions has left 40 per cent of them missing the chance …

Six in 10 Brits are ‘dreading’ winter due to the Covid restrictions, worrying it will be harder on their mental and physical health than ever before. As a result, many are looking to other countries for wellbeing inspiration, with 35 per cent adopting the Scandinavian trend of ‘Hygge’ – to surround yourself with things which provide comfort. Twenty-two …