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Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social mediaplaceholder image

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

Three in 10 Gen Zs have been influenced to visit thanks to social media creators.placeholder image

The top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human. placeholder image

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

11 per cent admit they rely on chance at least once a week to break a deadlock.placeholder image

Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments of all time have been revealed.placeholder image

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments revealed

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.placeholder image

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.placeholder image

Athlete performs balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

Nuria fled her rural village in Somalia with her family after drought destroyed her livelihood.placeholder image

Just 1 in 10 Brits aware of world's most neglected displacement crises

Nearly a fifth of 2,000 adults polled have no plans at all for December.placeholder image

First there was Quiet Quitting, now there is Quiet Christmas

The YOVOY Booking Hotline requires no prior account to be set up, and requires no carrier contract.placeholder image

Ad Feature New delivery platform solves Black Friday delivery chaos

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.placeholder image

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

The average Brit has saved £1,411 by cutting back this year – due to continuing cost-of-living pressures, according to research.

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.placeholder image

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

More than a third of adults have accidentally spoiled their own Christmas surprises.placeholder image

More than a third of adults have accidentally spoiled Xmas surprises

Regionally, the nation’s biggest nosey neighbours are found in the North East and South West.placeholder image

Ad Feature New survey reveals Britain is a nation of nosy neighbours

Mervyn Knights joined Barchester’s Queens Court Care Home in Wimbledon as a kitchen assistant. placeholder image

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare’s Chef Academy celebrates meals milestone

British travellers are increasingly prioritising sustainability and flexibility in their holiday plans. placeholder image

Demand for sustainable campervan rentals accelerates

Natura Bissé is currently present in over 450 hotels around the world.placeholder image

Ad Feature Natura Bissé becomes first Official Spa Brand of 50 Best Hotels

Nearly four in 10 have visited a restaurant because it had blown up on social media.placeholder image

The top 20 trending food spots in the UK have been named

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.placeholder image

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

“Remittances are the invisible bridge that keeps families united, even when separated by distance," says Rashid Ashrafplaceholder image

Ad Feature Migrant workers in UK and EU send home $63 billion annually

Almost three in 10 feared they lacked the appropriate amount of testosterone.placeholder image

Men say they're 'full of testosterone', yet don't know what it does

Ann Watson CEO of Enginuity (front) with winners from 2025placeholder image

Ad Feature Nominations open for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026

Celebrating the best of engineering and manufacturing skills across the UK.

Domino's launches its first-ever advent calendar for Garlic & Herb Dip fans to celebrate 24 days of Dipmas.placeholder image

Domino's unwrap contender for strangest advent calendar of 2025

One in 10 claim their partner would “never” use AI for gifting – despite 37 per cent admitting they already have.placeholder image

Brits are using AI to buy their partner's presents & taking the credit

Lea Manor school in Luton will have uniforms donated by easyJet.placeholder image

easyJet is turning thousands of old crew outfits into school uniforms

Aloe vera is one of the country's most popular house plants.placeholder image

Expert reveals the 5 plants every home should have to boost wellbeing

41 per cent weren’t shown the loft space when viewing their house.placeholder image

Three in 10 Brits don’t have enough room for all their belongings

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.placeholder image

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

36 per cent are fed up with their vacuum constantly being clogged.placeholder image

Inside the embarrassing 'hairy' arguments plaguing couples

US Unlocked has officially launched in the United Kingdom. placeholder image

Ad Feature US Unlocked launches in the UK supporting payments to US merchants

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.placeholder image

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

Asset recovery has long been a global problem for law enforcement. placeholder image

Ad Feature Asset Reality and Operation Shamrock to challenge crypto scammers

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.placeholder image

Ad Feature Awaab's Law comes into force with warning of a "crisis of competence"

WellBox has evolved into a trusted gifting partner for thousands of UK organisations.placeholder image

Ad Feature Corporate gifting company WellBox earns B Corp™ certification

Viridian Nutrition's research highlights a label-literacy gap.placeholder image

Less than 1 in 4 people know what is actually in their multivitamins

Three cheese experts are paying homage to one of Britain’s most beloved comfort foods.placeholder image

Ad Feature Vive la Toastie! Cheese experts celebrate National Cheese Toastie Day

AI-enabled devices could take control of micro-choicesplaceholder image

Expert predicts AI will be ultimate family peacekeeper

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.placeholder image

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

A total of 56 restaurants are in the 2026 selection for MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.placeholder image

Ad Feature The fourth edition of the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi has been launched

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.placeholder image

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

80 per cent of Brits admit to being particular about things around their home.placeholder image

Brits fume over ‘big light’, towel folds and seat snatchers

Brits with tired teeth are skipping costly UK dental bills and flying to Istanbul for treatment.placeholder image

Ad Feature Brits crown Istanbul the king of affordable dental care

Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories
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