Will & Testament Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a rise in will-making, half of Americans still find it “nearly impossible” to discuss death with their family – a phenomenon particularly true for adults trying to speak to their older parents. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, 47% of people have gone out of their way to avoid …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC One-third of Americans can whip together an “ultra-fast” dinner in just 10 minutes or less, according to new research. Egg sandwiches, grilled cheeses, hamburgers, hot dogs and microwave meals were all common dinners respondents said they could whip together in a pinch. A study of 2,000 census-balanced Americans …
Business owners endure 11 months of pitching, six reinventions of their business model and four years of work before finding success. A study of 1,000 SME owners found they faced an average of nine major obstacles and 17 pitches – 29 per cent of which were a failure – on their journey. And 42 per cent admitted they …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC What do you think the biggest impact on your personality growing up was? A new survey found 66% of Americans said playing video games as kids shaped their personality into what it is today. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their relationship with video games throughout their lives and their time …
Almost a third of Brits (30 per cent) feel their eating habits have become worse during the pandemic. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 are eating more comfort food than they usually do as they cope with the effects of lockdown. And more than one in 10 (13 per cent) even claimed Zoom calls with …
A family celebrated their son’s sixth birthday by transforming part of their home into their favourite hotel. Like many other families in the UK, the Pedlars were missing their regular birthday celebrations due to lockdown rules. To do something a bit different, they decided to recreate a Premier Inn at their property – to the delight of birthday …
The average jobseeker has unsuccessfully applied for 16 different roles during the pandemic, dampening confidence and leading to people lying to loved ones. A survey of 2,000 employed and unemployed adults currently looking for a job found eight in 10 have attributed a downturn in their mental wellbeing to the search for a new role. Of these, 45 …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC While the postponement of movie awards shows means that awards season 2021 won’t arrive until the spring, American movie fans might just be more prepared than ever this year. Six in 10 Americans say staying at home more often during COVID has turned them into a “total …
The average Brit currently experiences three different moods each day as they go through lockdown, with stressed, anxious and happy the most common. The events of 2020 have had a significant impact on people’s moods, with almost half thinking more about their emotional wellbeing than usual. But 39 per cent feel more stressed than they should, while more …
By Victoria McNally // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three out of every five Americans would rather get an extra vacation day for “life admin” tasks than a pay raise, according to new research. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, 57% preferred the idea of getting an extra day off each month to perform their own personal …
Experimental Brits are most likely to ‘jazz up’ the potatoes at Christmas dinner this year, according to research.…
A quarter of Brits have admitted intentionally breaking Covid-19 restrictions to see family, friends or for their …
More than eight million adults expect to be alone during the festive period – with 83 per cent of them unlikely to…
The average adult now spends an extra hour a day on their smartphone or tablet as they increasingly rely on tech a…
A hobby ‘micro’ brewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a mill…
‘When this is all over’ is a phrase that has become part of everyday conversation since the pandemic began, accord…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC It takes three months and 23 days to finally get the hang of thing…
Brits feel most content when spending time with loved ones, having a cup of tea and sleeping, a study has found. A…
Sir David Attenborough has been named the nation’s favourite online Christmas party host. Millions of Brits have a…
This mind-bending 3D puzzle will have you seeing tinsel stars. Santa Claus is having a Christmas nightmare – havin…
Adults are finding this national lockdown harder than the first and would be willing to have the vaccination at 3am if it meant being able to go out sooner, research has revealed. A survey …
Millions of Brits admit they would struggle with veganism – because they couldn’t live without cheese, eggs and pancakes. Classics such as roast chicken, fish and chips, and bacon sand…
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 …
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Four in 10 Brits wouldn’t consider going vegan – because they’d miss rich milk chocolate, creamy lasagne and cheese too much. Research of 2,000 adults revealed the top foodstuffs Brits would miss if they were to adopt a plant-based lifestyle as part of Veganuary. Cheese topped the list with 56 per cent selecting it, while one in six …
Almost a quarter of adults admit they will use the sales to buy late Christmas presents for friends and family they won’t now be seeing over the holidays. Research has revealed bargain hunting Brits will spend £2.7 BILLION online during this year’s post-Christmas sales. Boxing Day is the most popular day to start sales shopping, with 27 per …
The typical Brit spends five hours and 41 minutes outside each week to boost their mood, clear their mind – and get away from their partner, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 adults discovered 22 per cent aim to get away from screens for an average of 49 minutes per day and switch off from work …
Two thirds of adults are determined to get on top of their finances in 2021 – after spending more time thinking about money than ever before this year. The study of 2,000 adults found many will do things differently in months ahead, including opting to ditch cash altogether in favour of doing everything via technology. Just under half …
By SWNS Staff w/ INFOGRAPHIC + VIDEO Six in 10 Americans are currently “Zoomed out” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed 61% have experienced tech fatigue during the ongoing pandemic. And 69% of those said it was specifically because of all the time they’ve spent …
The average adult will spend more than 57 HOURS of their Christmas break staring at a screen – and not to watch repeats or family favourites on the box. The study of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found they will spend 49 minutes a day during the week’s holiday ‘mindlessly scrolling’ through their phones. An hour every day …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC ‘Tis the season for overeating. Three quarters of Americans say that, around the holidays more than any other time of year, their eyes are bigger than their stomachs. And this year that might be a bigger problem than usual, as 64% have also experienced an increase in digestive upsets …
Three quarters of children are washing their hands more than ever, a study has revealed. Research of 500 kids aged five-11 and their parents found youngsters typically wash their hands nine times a day. And 41 per cent of children even revealed they have had to remind their mums and dads to wash their hands – putting parents …
By Allison Sadlier and Emma DeSimone // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Today’s parents are working up a sweat to bond with their kids in the pandemic as half (53%) of parents have learned a TikTok dance with their children, according to new research. Bonding turned out to be a bit more exhausting than anticipated for one in …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seven in 10 Americans are secretly relieved they won’t have to host holiday parties this year, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 nationally representative Americans (who celebrate a winter holiday) about how they’ll be celebrating the holidays this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. With 56% of respondents being …
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