Britain has become a nation of ‘POLYTASKERS’ – doing many tasks from the different areas of their lives at the same time – as lifestyles have dramatically changed this year. After spending the last few months juggling everything from work, parenting, home-schooling and being in a relationship – often at the same time, Brits have had to improve …
The top benefits of being over 65 are being free to speak your mind, a seemingly endless supply of spare time – and finding pleasure in the little things. A poll of 2,000 UK adults aged 65 and over, found that half think having grandchildren is the best blessing to be found in later years – with more …
A simple text message reminder could save thousands of lives by helping 780,000 more patients attend a cancer screening appointment over the next 12 months, according to a new health campaign. There are fears of a cancer timebomb after the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a dramatic decrease in diagnoses due to the pause put on the screening programmes. …
A new exhibition centre is letting electric car owners pay for parking with ELECTRICITY as manufacturers look at ways of utilising zero emission vehicles outside of driving. The Nissan Pavilion is a 10,000-square-metre, zero-emission centre fitted with solar panels and supplied with renewable hydroelectric power. And in a global first, electric vehicle drivers will be able to discharge …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC 48% of people planning a wedding would rather shrink their guest list and have it now than wait for their perfect day, while 38% prefer to wait the pandemic out in order to have their full guest list attend their big day and 14% are not sure yet. Still …
By Marie Haaland / SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average family is missing out on 17 events this summer due to the pandemic, according to new research. This includes an average of two summer camps and two vacations, as well as six day trips and seven playdates, as revealed by the survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Nearly seven in 10 American parents believe talking to their kids about politics is more difficult today than it was for their own parents, according to new research. Eighty percent of the 2,000 parents polled said they are concerned about the current political climate in the U.S., with 44% …
The things most likely to put a smile on people’s faces include seeing loved ones, having a lie in – and getting likes on social media. A poll of 2,000 adults also found 28 per cent can’t help but grin when they see a dog on a walk and 39 per cent enjoy waking up to sunshine. More …
More than a quarter of parents don’t feel equipped to have that first ‘money conversation’ with their children – because they don’t feel confident with their own finances or find it hard to explain in a way their children will understand. A study of 2,000 adults with children aged up to 17 found 97 per cent thought it …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American parent dedicates almost a full day’s worth of time to cleaning and housework each month, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents who live with a partner found respondents spend an average of 23 hours and 36 minutes on cleaning and housework per …
Workers fear their work-life balance has worsened – as working from home means they find it difficult to swi…
It’s official – practising a musical instrument IS good for your mental health. A poll of 2,000 UK adults who play…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC A quarter of Americans plan on taking their first post-coronavirus vacation a…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/2OOawu0 Six in 10 Americans only feel comfortable at…
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two-thirds of Americans sadly think summer loses it’s magic as t…
Property owners are putting their homes on the market because they are bored of the area, don’t like the neighbour…
Lockdown has led to the UK becoming a nation of online shoppers – with millions planning to continue their digital…
Doing their fair share of cleaning, being affectionate and being caring are some of the top qualities displayed by…
Millions of parents are feeling worried about how to keep their children entertained this summer. A study of 2,000…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/38RJGdK Parents are getting in an extra six more hours of qua…
Working adults in their thirties are on track to be the wealthiest generation – after research found they earn the highest salary, save more and have the most disposable income. A stud…
Researchers have discovered the top 50 ‘little things’ Brits most look forward to – including getting into bed with fresh sheets, sitting down in front of the TV at the end of a long d…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
Brits have revealed their favourite things about UK staycations – with coastal walks, fish and chips and rambling through the countryside topping the list. A study of 2,000 UK adults revealed what they love most about holidaying closer to home, including an ice-cold drink in a beer garden, Mr Whippy ice creams and picnics. Penny pusher machines at …
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of Americans worry that life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about how they anticipate the world will be after the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-nine percent of those surveyed said they currently can’t use shared spaces …
Household food waste levels have plummeted in more than a quarter of UK homes, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a rise in batch cooking and donating to food banks has led to 27 per cent of households throwing away less uneaten food. Freezing unused fruit, vegetables and other food items, buying ingredients which …
“I need to do more exercise”, “I enjoy being lazy” and “I need to drink less alcohol” are among the lessons Brits have learnt about their health during lockdown. A study of 2,000 adults found the pandemic has been a ‘real eye-opener’ for 42 per cent of adults – as far as their health is concerned. Other revelations …
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC How long do you keep things in the family? According to new research, 42% of Americans have a family heirloom that’s over 50 years old. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their family history and their most valued possessions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Seventy-seven …
Britain’s top five cycling cities have been named as Cardiff, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham and London. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw the Welsh city of Cardiff triumph, getting a higher rating than any other city in the country, scoring an average of 3.12 out of five. Participants were asked to rate a range of factors including cycling …
Frugal smart meter owners reckon they have saved almost £270million since March 23rd – on energy consumption alone. A study of 2,000 adults with a smart meter found they each estimated a reduction in energy payments of £39.50 over the last three months. This equates to £268.6million in total across the one in four UK households with smart …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seventy-five percent of Americans have been able to witness a key moment in their child’s life that they otherwise may have missed while they’ve been in self-isolation, according to a new survey. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their time sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the perks …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked more honest conversations about finances in American households, according to a new study. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their finances in light of the coronavirus outbreak and how it has impacted their families’ communication. Three in 10 respondents shared the pandemic has led them to …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans have met an average of 10 new people online during their time in self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their digital communication habits while they’ve been sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four percent of respondents shared they’ve webcammed with a stranger for …
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