All news by author: Martin Winter
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Nearly half of Brits say cheese toasties are the ultimate comfort food
And seven in 10 say the snack should be made with mature cheddar - while almost half will use a toastie maker to prepare the tasty treat
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Armpit hairs on a roll-on deodorant is Brits' top bathroom 'ick', study finds
Other things that leave adults feeling uncomfortable in a bathroom include dried-up toothpaste or dental floss in a sink, and gunk in the soap dish, the research revealed
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Top 25 hobbies for 2024 - including pottery, dance, and keeping 'bee boxes'
Brits have also shared who they believe to be the most inspiring celebrity hobbyists - with David Beckham and Beyoncé driving a trend towards beekeeping this year
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Top areas where carbon footprint has fallen in the last 25 years
Running a fridge-freezer for a day has seen an 80% fall in greenhouse gas footprint compared to 1998, while the carbon footprint of cooking a meal has also fallen by 65%
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Half of young workers would be more productive - if they could work overseas
One in four millennial and Gen Z employees plan to work abroad some day - with Canada and Spain the top countries they would emigrate to, research has found
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Nearly half of adults feel it is harder to make new friends as you get older
As a result, more than one in five often feel lonely - and 72% would love to make some new pals, according to the research
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Top ways Brits would spend a big lottery win - including travelling and shopping
But the average adult would need almost to win almost £1.5 million in order for it to be deemed 'life-changing' - while millennials would require as much as £2 million
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Myths about electric cars spread most during Christmas period, study finds
One in six Brits feel they are most likely to hear such misconceptions at the pub at this time of year, as they socialise more
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Top 10 favourite Christmas films and TV shows, according to festive Brits
Home Alone was named the favourite festive flick - while the Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials are the best things to re-watch on the box
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Festive Brits give verdict on what UK city has the best Christmas experiences
But it's not all about the capital - as Blackpool Illuminations, and the Christmas markets in Edinburgh and Manchester, also ranked highly in the list
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Christmas classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' given dedicated TV channel
The 1946 festive favourite will be playing on a loop, 24 hours a day, on free streaming service, Pluto TV, until January 2
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Nearly four in 10 say 'Friendsmas' is their favourite Christmas tradition
Almost two-thirds will meet up with friends for festive gatherings over the Christmas period - and tomorrow (Saturday) is expected to be the busiest day for this
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Cost-of-living crisis was biggest challenge for small business owners this year
Meanwhile, more than a fifth were worried about tax hikes, and the risk of recession, while 19% said rising business rates were their biggest concern, the research found
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New OREO puffer jacket features crush-proof pockets and melt-proof insulation
The prototype fashion item from the biscuit brand comes in the same bright blue featured on its packaging - and even has a cookie-dispensing mechanical backpack
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Eight in 10 pet owners will get Christmas presents for cats or dogs, study finds
And nearly half reckon they have already found the perfect gift for their furry friend - spending up to £25 on dogs, and up to £19 on cats
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TV lovers have four unfinished shows on the go - but five they are keen to watch
A third admit they get bored during an episode of a TV show they are watching, so they turn it off - and never go back to it, the research found
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Millennials are most willing to try and repair broken electric items themselves
Meanwhile, younger, Gen Z adults would be the most likely to shop second-hand to replace these items, according to research
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More than one in 10 young adults expect their parents to help them financially
Over a third of millennials and Gen Z adults still rely on the bank of mum and dad to pay certain bills for them - receiving over £550 a year from their parents
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UK homes could save 400 litres of water a day - by fixing a leaky toilet
It comes as a third of Brits worry about water shortages in the next five years - but almost three in 10 don't think about the environmental impact of their own water usage
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Breakthrough prostate cancer treatment to be rolled out nationwide on the NHS
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) has so far only been available at specialist treatment centres in London - but will soon be a treatment option around the country
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Brits share top 20 dream Christmas travel destinations from Lapland to New York
Over a quarter of Brits surveyed are dreaming of a white Christmas - as skiing in the Alps and visiting Vienna's world-famous festive markets also ranked highly
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Over a third have turned to Google in the last 12 months for energy saving tips
The online searches that have seen the biggest increases include “cling film over windows”, and “closing curtains to keep heat in”, the research revealed
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'I've got an early start tomorrow' is top excuse Brits use at festive gatherings
Other lines used to make an early exit include 'I've got work tomorrow', and 'I have a family emergency', according to research
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Nearly half of Brits plan to put Christmas decorations up this weekend
And almost a fifth have already done so - with three in 10 putting up at least two Christmas trees around their home, the research found
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Almost one in five Brits feel more targeted by scammers at Christmas time
And the most common types of scam include phishing, impersonation scams, and refund fraud - while romance scams, and get-rich-quick schemes, are also rising in popularity
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