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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens
The UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ is opening its doors, prescribing bouquets instead of medicine to those in need of a mood boost.
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Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

Old mobile phones and chipped mugs also feature high on the list of items Brits keep despite no longer needing them

Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

FIAT launches colour-matching service

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns
The UK's small business owners have revealed what's keeping them up at night – including winter bills, unexpected costs and worrying they've left something on at work.
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It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

The average adult gets just 90 minutes of personal time a day, yet most spend it watching TV or scrolling social media rather than pursuing hobbies

Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49

Premier Inn enlist Rylan to help solve the hard versus soft pillow debate

The hard versus soft pillow debate has been solved by Rylan

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Sue Johnston is championing 'Age Intelligence' over artificial intelligence

Sue Johnston creates 'Age Intelligence' to battle AI usage

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Eight in 10 Brits feel they learnt more lessons in the 'university of life'

Brits believe lessons learnt outside the classroom are more important

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

You can check your tyre depth by using the border of a 20p coin

A simple hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban

Young drivers in particular are seeing the biggest year-on-year savings

British drivers are now paying £713 for their car insurance

Anthea Turner is encouraging people to take small steps to help their future selves

Three quarters of people aim to keep their 'future self' happy

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Each donut either has a Traitor or Faithful centre

Krispy Kreme unveils new limited edition Traitors doughnuts

Travellers were found to either be Type A or Type B

One in five early holiday bookers lose out as prices fall

Children are often nervous during these eyetests

Child psychologist's tips for stress-free check-ups for kids

Parents typically wait until their child is around five years old before they set up a savings account

Newborns miss out on £4,000 when parents delay opening accounts

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Lorraine Kelly launched an appeal for Brits to share their family favourite baking recipes

Lorraine Kelly is on a mission to preserve family baking recipes

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Halfords recruited Judi Love as their Wheel Life Worry Whisperer to keep Brits safe on the roads

A quarter of motorists are driving potentially dangerous cars

More than 32 million pizzas have been delivered by Domino's since Spurs last scored

Domino's pokes fun at Spurs with giant pizza screen

TV Host Alison Hammond surprised some of Britain's most loyal people

Britain's most loyal people surprised by Alison Hammond

Lexicographer Susie feels that the portmanteau of 'meekend' neatly encapsulates a modern lifestyle phenomenon

Linguist hopes this new word will make it into the dictionary

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