The average employee reckons they waste almost 15 weeks a year – carrying out “pointless” tasks at work

The average employee reckons they waste almost 15 weeks a year – carrying out “pointless” tasks at work, according to research.

The study of 2,000 workers found typically 142 minutes a day – more than two hours – … Read More

It’s official – 1984 was the best year for music according to Brits.

It’s official – 1984 was the best year for music according to Brits.

The year of Prince’s Purple Rain album, The Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s debut and the notable Band Aid record ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ beat … Read More

The UK is the fourth happiest place in Europe – when it comes to satisfaction with our homes

The UK is only the fourth happiest place in Europe – when it comes to satisfaction with our homes.

Poor natural light, bad air quality and a lack of space were revealed as some of main reasons Brits … Read More

One in four men name their father as their top role model, ahead of Obama and Churchill

A string of sporting heroes, Hollywood actors and high-profile figures have all taken a backseat in a study of male role models – which was topped by dear old dad.

A poll of 2,000 UK men found one … Read More

Brits are happy to tuck into out of date food according to a new study

Millions of Brits are happy to tuck into out of date food, a study has found.

Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found we will comfortably consume cheese 10 days after its ‘best before’ date, devour bread five days … Read More

Millions of Brits could be suffering eye problems due to a lack of BLINKING

Millions of Brits could be suffering eye problems due to a lack of BLINKING because we spend the equivalent of 84 days per year looking at screens, it has emerged.

Research has revealed we naturally blink between one … Read More

This is why Brits only perform at their ‘very best’ for one third of every day

The average Brit only feels they perform at their ‘very best’ for one third of every day, it has emerged.

Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found millions of us struggle to fire on all cylinders throughout the entirety … Read More

Three quarters of photos taken on mobile phones are never looked at again

Three quarters of photos taken on mobile phones are never looked at again, it has emerged.

Forgotten selfies, hot dog legs and ‘alternative angles’ are among those most likely to be discarded, according to the study by Plusnet … Read More

‘Picture perfect’ parenting portrayals leaving six in 10 feeling they are ‘failing’ during baby’s first year

Six in 10 parents felt as if they were ‘failing’ during baby’s first year, according to a study.

Adapting to sleepless nights, battling tiredness and struggling with feeds lead to many new parents worrying they ‘aren’t good enough’.

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These are the most confusing slang words Brits use for money – and where the terms come from

‘Bacon, ‘cheddar’ and ‘bread’ are some of the weird and wacky ways Brits refer to money, it has emerged.

Phrases such as ‘dosh’, ‘notes’ ‘bob’ and ‘dough’ are also more common place now as is ‘spondulix’, ‘reddies’ and … Read More