Adults over 70 and those from lower income households have learnt to be SMARTER with money during the lockdown. Research has found 40 per cent of over 70s and 64 per cent of those with a lower income have felt an increased financial pressure during the pandemic. These monetary anxieties have in part stemmed from increased utility bills …

You’re officially ‘old’ at the age of 61, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Brits pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves to be ‘past it’, and revealed it to be just a year after the big six-oh. Almost seven in 10 admitted to worrying about getting old, with half even claiming the idea of …

Just Eat is helping the vulnerable and those who are isolated as a result of coronavirus by delivering free food parcels. The food delivery app has joined forces with FoodCycle, a community-driven charity which normally uses donated groceries to create sit-down meals for those at risk of food poverty and loneliness. Many of their guests have been advised …

Britain’s takeaway heroes are being celebrated for going the extra mile to help their communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Good Deed Feed, launched by Just Eat, shines a light on the hardworking and dedicated restaurant and takeaway businesses which have stepped up to look after those in need during this unique time. Heroes include Jay Alom, 25, …

Coronavirus is bringing communities together – with a quarter of adults saying it has seen them talk to neighbours they previously had no relationship with. A study of 2,000 adults found 64 per cent believe COVID-19 is bringing their neighbourhood closer together in a lot of ways. Many are now carrying out acts of kindness they wouldn’t have …

– By Doug Shields Voice-over king, Redd Pepper, has insured his vocal cords for £10million. Barbados-born Pepper, 57, is the man whose raspy bass-like tones have graced film trailers for more than two decades. But he has finally stepped in front of the camera to star in the online teaser for Compare The Market’s latest rewards offering, Meerkat …

- WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC By Sam Paul American families get just 37 minutes of quality time together per day – according to new research. A study of 2,000 parents with school-aged children across the country found the extent to which hectic routines take a toll during the work week with the families polled managing less than 45 minutes …

– WITH VIDEO Four out of 10 Brits have completely lost touch with ALL their childhood friends, a study has found. Researchers discovered a large percentage of the population have no idea what happened to former mates and classmates – and a quarter are ‘happy’ they no longer have contact with them. It also emerged around one in …

BY Astrid Hall Defunct high-street store Woolworths has topped a list of things Brits would most love to make a ‘comeback’, according to research. The 80s shop where you could once buy anything from gardening goods to kids clothes beat arctic rolls and penny sweet shops to claim top spot. Popular pastimes to make the top ten included …

By Gemma Francis Brits are most likely to turn to pizza, bacon sandwiches – and eggs and soldiers when they are in need of comfort, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found almost eight in ten turn to their favourite meals when they need a little pick me up, with a simple and convenient pizza …