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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

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

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

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

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

More than a quarter of Brits would like to see flip phones return

Digital cameras are one of the most nostalgic memories from the 2000s

One in five holidaymakers have crammed at least a week's worth of luggage into a carry-on bag this summer to avoid expensive fees

One in five travellers cram a week's worth of luggage into a carry-on

Most of those polled believe university life is more boujee than it was

University essentials are now becoming 'lifestyle statements'

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptops to apply for jobs, online shop, and book holidays

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things

The government's price cap will see households pay 13 per cent more for their bills

Some face £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to fixed energy tariff

Lotto will be taking over Old Queen Street Café and opening the 'Two Yolks: Lotto’s Luckiest Café' in London from 12th-13th June

Brits would rather have luck over fame, popularity - and even love

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

More than half have added watching a game in the US on their bucket list

Half of sports fans now want to watch a game across the pond in person

Bucks Fizz took home the Eurovision title in 1981 after an iconic performance in the contest held in Dublin.

The best British Eurovision entry of all time is 'Making Your Mind Up'

Sharing tissues, plasters, safety pins, phone chargers and hair ties are fundamental parts of being in the sisterhood.

Doing the “Are you okay?” check-in is number one sign of sisterhood

Jacob Kiplimo, world record holder and TeamGalaxy athlete trains with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8.

Nearly half of joggers' run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
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65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances.

Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year

Tesco Mobile encouraged the public to focus on meaningful moments by bringing a frozen van to King’s Cross to hand out complimentary frozen yogurts to passers-by.

The top 30 moments Brits would love to relive include their first kiss

Research of 2,000 mums and dads of kids aged three to 12 revealed 35 per cent don’t believe hearing a story has the same impact as reading print books.

Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’

46 per cent pf Gen Z just don’t know any other way to find love.

Gen Z begrudge online dating but don’t know how else to meet someone

Crosta Mollica commissioned the research

Top 15 pizza ‘icks’ include fish and burnt crusts

Research of 2,000 females found 79 per cent like to make sure they are adequately prepared before the deed

A third of women shy away from sex – if they have hairy legs

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Susie Dent's new word 'Eufloria' captures the joy of receiving flowers

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

It comes after Bristolians were ranked as the most romantic in the UK

What's your love language? Take this quiz to find out
Are you 'words of affirmation' with your constant need for compliments and 'I love yous'? Or do you fall under 'quality time' because you prefer to be given undivided attention in a relationship?
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Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Year

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

21 per cent of Brits never speak in the native tongue when abroad

Three in 10 Brits admit they can't pronounce foreign words correctly

The ideal distance between the screen and sofa should be four metres, and the perfect temperature is 19 degrees

Brits reveal what their perfect TV environment consists of

A poll of 2,000 office staff revealed the top 20 things most likely to demotivate them at work – including rude managers, poor technology and pointless meetings.

Top 20 things that demotivate people at work

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

A third of adults believe they are ‘yo-yo dieters’

Music fans reveal their ultimate travel bucket list

Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you

These are the biggest summer day trip bugbears

From being romantics to having a chic sense of style - here are the top 30 things Brits admire most about the French

Ooh la la! Most Brits secretly admire the French

From croissants to Dior, Brits list top 15 most admired French exports

New parents say what they enjoy most about returning to work

London's super-size doghouse - a treasure trove of toys - and a doggy-only ramp to travel up and down floors

Super-sized doghouse in London to restore the feeling of home for pets

This city has some of the doziest locals in the UK

Psychologist shares tips to overcome loneliness

These are the top 20 most satisfying holiday sounds

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