All news by author: Andrew Young

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Many working Brits feel '10-year career itch' - and look to change path age 31
The most popular industries to switch into include IT, healthcare, and education - for the opportunity to earn more money, or find a role they are more passionate about
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Starting a small business was the best decision ever made, say SME owners
The average amount of money invested in setting up their company is £2,767 - although three in ten put in up to £5,000 to get started
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Interactive game will tell you whether you're a bold shopper - or more private
It comes as six in ten Brits revealed they would be happy to minimise their environmental impact - by having deliveries arrive with no added packaging
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Research uncovers generational differences when preparing for a trip abroad
Gen Z have never packed a foreign phrase book or used a traveller's cheque - and many poke fun at older adults for doing so
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Over a third of Brits have previously got sunburnt from sitting in pub gardens
Nearly three in ten say they usually forget to apply sunscreen - with their face, neck, and shoulders most likely to go red while enjoying a pint
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The NHS turns 75 - see top 10 milestones, according to Brits
Some of the other milestones in NHS history include the world's first baby born through IVF in 1978, according to 15% of those polled, while 19% named the launch of the Organ Donor Register in 1994
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Baby care brand Pampers donates over a million tiny nappies to premature babies
The #PampersforPreemies campaign launched in 2017, after it emerged that regular newborn nappies were far too big for premature infants
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Just 15% of drivers 'likely' to switch to electric vehicles in next 12 months
Six in ten said they would be more inclined to make the switch of the retail price of electric vehicles was lower – but many still have questions about EV ownership
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Newcastle and London are top cities where homeowners scammed by rogue traders
Sheffield, Liverpool, and Bristol complete the top five - with Brits forking out £1,150 on average to what turned out to be a rogue trader
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New hydrogen trial could see two-thirds reduction in paper-making CO2 emissions
The Tawd Mill paper mill in Lancashire will be the first in the UK to trial the new process, switching natural gas for hydrogen in its drying processes
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Poorest households will need nearly £600 extra to heat homes this winter
Smart energy supplier Utilita has called on the government to ban legacy meters, and provide up to £800 of direct winter energy assistance to the lowest income households
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Doc Martin and Travel Man are among top TV shows that inspire holiday bookings
One in ten Brits have planned a trip away this summer based on their favourite film or TV show - from Planet Earth, to Emily in Paris
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Best spots in London for alfresco dining this summer - Greenwich Park tops list
Hyde Park, Richmond Park, and Greenwich Park have all been named as top London beauty spots to visit both to soak up the sunshine, and enjoy some outdoor dining
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Three in 10 over-65s find technology like TikTok and Instagram too overwhelming
However over half would like to become more confident in understanding and using new tech – and one in five think they would be more motivated if someone showed them how
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Top 10 celebrity glasses wearers - Elton John and Alan Carr top list
Ahead of his farewell Glastonbury Festival headline set this weekend, Specsavers has crowned Sir Elton John the “Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of All Time”
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Italy named top European destination Brits would travel to - just for the food
Millions of Brits plan their whole holiday around local cuisines - with Greece and Portugal also serving up popular delicacies
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Top TV-related arguments include what to watch, and how loud volume should be
Couples who live together argue about TV as often as four times a week - and one in five get annoyed at their partner's TV habits every day
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Patience and emotional strength are top qualities needed in unpaid carers
Nine in ten unpaid carers say they were not prepared for the time and effort the role would take up - and it took them up to six months to adapt
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Less than 5% of adults with learning disabilities are currently in employment
Four in five adults with these disabilities are put off going for a job - as nearly half of UK employers say they would be unlikely to hire such adults
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Paddy Power suggests removing protestors from sports events - in hot air balloon
The top bookie drew up the prank plans after events such as the Grand National and World Snooker Championship have already been disrupted by dangerous protestors
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Top 10 most hated bathroom cleaning tasks - like scrubbing the toilet
Brits 'deep-clean' their bathroom less than once a week - with a quarter saying they hate having to remove clumps of hair, while 23% don't enjoy battling limescale
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Four in ten Brits use social media to decide if a restaurant is worth visiting
Adults will spend an average of 40 minutes researching a restaurant on social media before booking - with Facebook and Instagram the most popular platforms for doing so
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Worldwide plastic waste has doubled since 2000 - with working animals suffering
Heartbreaking new footage shows working donkeys, camels, and cows left to scavenge for food among mountains of plastic waste - with life-threatening results
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Sizzling, crunching and bubbling are most satisfying food ASMR sounds, Brits say
A third of Brits love the sound of bacon sizzling in a pan, while one in ten say you can't beat the hiss of vegetables as they fall into a hot wok
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Cars, mobile phones and even property are top assets Brits would buy on finance
Brits have typically bought a third of their possessions on finance, rather than outright - with one in three feeling this option gives them more freedom