Parents are regularly forking out more for clothes and toys aimed at girls than boys

Parents are regularly forking out more for clothes and toys aimed at girls than boys, a study has found.

Two thirds of parents have noticed a kids ‘gender pay gap’ with stores charging more for almost identical items … Read More

Six in 10 Brits admit to being afraid of taking risks

Six in 10 Brits admit to being afraid of taking risks, a study has found.

Instead of living life on the edge, millions consider themselves to be ‘risk-adverse’ with more than two thirds blaming it on a fear … Read More

Why Do I Need A College Degree?

“I don’t think I’ll give access to to college.” How many times have we heard that activity in TV shows and movies? Countless.

But if parents can afford sending their students to colleges or universities, they do. Statistics … Read More

Why it pays to negotiate for your utility bills

British Gas, one of the traditional ‘Big Six’, has announced that it will abolish its Standard Variable Tariff.

For those unaware, the SVT is essentially the default tariff that customers are likely to have if their current tariff … Read More

Researchers have found the most popular careers for youngsters in the UK

Youngsters have ambitions to become the next top singer rather than the nation’s Prime Minister, a study has found.

Children today – dubbed the ‘X Factor Generation’ – are more likely to want to top the charts instead … Read More

This is how long a dog owner can expect to have to walk their pet each year

Dog owners trek more than 1,000 miles, play 2,080 rounds of fetch – and call their pet’s name 3,120 times while walking them each year, a study has found.

Exercising their dog will also result in owners having … Read More

These are the top book-to-movie adaptations Brits prefer in film-form rather than the novel

The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and Jurassic Park are among the book-to-movie adaptations Brits prefer in film-form, a study has found.

A poll of 2,000 adults found that after reading the book and seeing the story unfold … Read More

These are the signs that you’ve become ‘part of the furniture’ at work

Realising most other employees are younger than you, being able to poke fun at your boss and having your own mug are all signs you’ve become ‘part of the furniture’ at work.

A study of 2,000 office workers … Read More

Brits reveal exactly how they like their tea

From deepest darkest brown to the milkiest beige, Brits have revealed exactly how they like their tea.

Researchers who carried out a comp-tea-hensive study found 33 per cent have gone to the dark side of the brew, while … Read More

Revealed: The smile capital of the UK

Worcester is the smile capital of the UK, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study found folk in the city grin 27 times a week on average.

That’s 10 more times than the … Read More