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More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value placeholder image

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

The Hungarian Horntail dragon made its way through London placeholder image

Giant Harry Potter Dragon stuns Londoners as it roars through streets

Most empowering women of 2025 - and the messages that made them stand out placeholder image

The top 20 most empowering women of 2025 revealed

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487placeholder image

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Pets can improve owners' health and give a mood boost placeholder image

Top 10 must-knows for dog and cat owners

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growthplaceholder image

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO placeholder image

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable givingplaceholder image

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

Many seek advice before purchasing even the smallest of itemsplaceholder image

Seven in 10 people don’t buy ANYTHING without reading a review first

1.5 million UK savers are currently using a LISAplaceholder image

City with UK's savviest first-time home buyers revealed

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like placeholder image

Gen Z imagines retirement

These AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like – from ultra-sustainable care facilities to futuristic movie marathons with pals.

Oliver Lewis

44 per cent have struggled with feelings of being overlooked and unacknowledgedplaceholder image

Women feel 'invisible' in work and social settings by 36, study finds

Half of Brits are optimistic that 2025 is the year they will finally be able to get their finances back on track. placeholder image

New Year - new debt?

The cost of buying and posting cards could be one reason for their demise, while some reckon the rise in digital communication might be making them obsolete placeholder image

Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards this year

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyedplaceholder image

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

Subway launches new limited-edition merch line including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and a Tote Bagplaceholder image

Subway swaps sandwiches for streetwear with first merchandise range

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presentsplaceholder image

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial adviceplaceholder image

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice

How many of the Christmas items can you find? placeholder image

Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle?

A poll of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent have pals giving them financial advice over a beer in their localplaceholder image

One in four adults have invested in stocks after a pint with a mate

A poll of 2,000 adults found 82 per cent have at least one 'unusual' method for lifting their spiritsplaceholder image

Odd ways Brits' brighten-up their day

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adultsplaceholder image

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals – with 'lifestyle inflation' partly to blame.

Oliver Lewis

A study, of 5,000 adults, examined how everyday pain is poorly understood and mistreated, with 81 per cent of 18-24-year-old women feeling their pain is ignored or dismissedplaceholder image

Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on averageplaceholder image

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Less than a third of adults aged over 60 have a clear plan in place for later life care - and many admit they haven't given it a 'second thought'placeholder image

Over 60s want to make up for lost time

After research found three quarters believe it's essential to be transparent about finances with new partners, Skipton Building Society has challenged couples to have a conversation that's worth having during UK Savings Week with its Money Talks Boothplaceholder image

New couples should reveal their salaries after eight dates, data shows

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.placeholder image

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

A poll of 500 adults who bought their first property have revealed their biggest regrets - including living in an area they do not loveplaceholder image

First-time buyers reveal their biggest regrets

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£733m generated for local businesses from fans with resold tickets

Rent increases are impacting the saving powers of four in 10 private tenants and now a third of these can't afford to put any cash aside as a result.placeholder image

62% of UK renters put aside £100 or less each month

Edinburgh, Cambridge, and London have been named as the UK’s most financially confident citiesplaceholder image

Edinburgh named UK's most financially confident city

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1 in 5 office workers will never prepare lunch at home, study finds

Confusing financial terms have cost Brits an estimated £26 billion.placeholder image

Confusing financial terms have cost Brits billions

Confusing financial terms have cost Brits an estimated £26 billion.

Oliver Lewis

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London is Britain's 'smiliest' region

The 'Godfather of Punk', Iggy Pop discusses his new pleasures in lifeplaceholder image

The 'Godfather of Punk', Iggy Pop discusses his new pleasures in life

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property placeholder image

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

The top 20 things Brits are 'superfans ofplaceholder image

These are the top 20 things Brits are 'superfans' of

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Here are four ways to spend 30 ‘money minutes’ a week

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Lucky gunners manage to bag themselves signed football memorabilia

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This city holds the title of ‘the UK’S Lifetime ISA hotspot'

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The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

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Many adults are starting to prioritise savings over stocks and shares

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The 25 most confusing terms when it comes to property

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