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 …
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 study into how much money the average person ‘has’ in each decade of their life revealed those aged 30 to 39 earn an average of £32,561 a …
More than one in 10 adults consider their partner eating a McDonald’s meal without them – to be as bad as CH…
These eye-catching images of a smiley face were projected onto the Houses of Parliament to spread an uplifting mes…
Brits have revealed their favourite things about UK staycations – with coastal walks, fish and chips and rambling …
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of Americans worry that life will never return to …
Household food waste levels have plummeted in more than a quarter of UK homes, according to a study. Researchers w…
“I need to do more exercise”, “I enjoy being lazy” and “I need to drink less alcohol” are among the lessons Brits …
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC How long do you keep things in the family? According to new resea…
Britain’s top five cycling cities have been named as Cardiff, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham and London. A poll o…
Frugal smart meter owners reckon they have saved almost £270million since March 23rd – on energy consumption…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seventy-five percent of Americans have been able to witness a key moment …
Microbusiness owners including retailers, hairdressers and builders fear they have just NINE weeks left before being forced to stop trading – despite lockdown being eased. A study of 1…
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC If you’re afraid that having a flexible work schedule during the pandemic has spoiled you for future jobs, you’re not alone. According to a …
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 …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two-thirds of Americans sadly think summer loses it’s magic as they get older, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 US adults found grown-up responsibilities, not having enough time, and having a job were the top three contributors to taking the fun out of the season. Despite all …
Property owners are putting their homes on the market because they are bored of the area, don’t like the neighbours – or fear their house is HAUNTED. A poll of 2,000 adults looking to sell up in the next six months also found one in 20 are so annoyed by glare on their TV screen, they’re going to …
Lockdown has led to the UK becoming a nation of online shoppers – with millions planning to continue their digital spending spree despite restrictions being lifted. A study of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent shopped online more than usual during lockdown, with a staggering nine in 10 planning to shop as much online, if not more from …
Doing their fair share of cleaning, being affectionate and being caring are some of the top qualities displayed by today’s ‘modern man’. The study of 2,000 adults revealed other signs of a modern man include being environmentally aware, taking pride in their appearance and standing up for a cause. Being happy looking after children and open to trying …
Millions of parents are feeling worried about how to keep their children entertained this summer. A study of 2,000 mums and dads found 69 per cent feel that this year’s summer holidays will be harder than usual. And 41 per cent are feeling the heat to keep their children busy as the summer holidays get underway, because many …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/38RJGdK Parents are getting in an extra six more hours of quality time with their kids because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Seventy-eight percent say the isolation period has allowed them to get to know their children better, with another 78% saying they’ve used these strange times to bond …
The UK’s largest free retail charging network for electric vehicles has given away enough energy to power the homes of almost 130,000 people. Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point teamed up to provide the largest free retail charging network for electric vehicle (EV) owners across the UK. After launching at the end of November 2018, the groundbreaking partnership has …
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 …
Women are spending the equivalent of almost an entire month of the year worrying – and more than half said it is having an impact on their health. A study of 2,000 adults found women spend an average of almost two hours a day feeling worried or stressed, with two thirds of this time spent feeling anxious about …
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