All news by author: Sarah Lumley

The average Brit is holding onto 56 unwanted possessions - with almost a fifth sitting on up to £500 worth of old belongings

Parents spend 36 minutes a day playing with their little ones - but a child psychologist said youngsters should take the lead in play sessions

A music psychologist has said the perfect 'happy' song should be 137BPM, in a major key, with a short intro and bright tones, and four beats in every bar

Giant statues of some of the top characters appeared around London this morning - including a three-metre-tall statue of Morph

Research also found 29 per cent of owners have formed long-lasting relationships with others after first connecting about dogs – be that friendship, or romance

easyJet Holidays is launching cheaper solo packages to help those planning to go it alone - with a range of exciting destinations to choose from

But 54% would ban any meals or snacks from the bedroom - with curry and roast dinner topping the list of forbidden foods

Salad leaves, lettuce, and cucumber are among the top fruit and veg most likely to end up in the bin - but more than half feel they need to eat more fruit and vegetables

Nearly a quarter of children who donate money do so every day - and a third of parents have had to restrict their kids' access to the internet

The celebrity chef has revealed his top must-have ingredients to help make your money go further when cooking amid the current financial squeeze

Almost half of Brits have cancelled a date in advance - using excuses like family members being ill, or an emergency at work

One lucky Disney superfan will win a stay at the Cinderella Castle suite, not usually available to members of the public

The most popular British school trip destinations include London's Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, and Tate Modern

Brits are growing more aware of the mistakes they make with their money - and over half plan to do much better in 2023

Baby bags have become more safety-conscious over the last 30 years - as parents are now more likely to pack a first aid kit and suncream

Two in five Brits want to visit somewhere they have never been before this year - with Italy, Spain, and Greece the most popular European countries

One in ten employees have been caught red-handed planning a holiday at work - with January the most likely month to be doing so

Nearly a third of Brits have started planning their summer holiday already, as 35% say they are missing the sunshine, the research found

A quarter of Brits hope to take two trips this year - and will travel with family or book using holiday deals to help with the cost

Women in households earning up to £25k per annum are less health literate - and less likely to understand healthcare professionals

Over half of over-50s believe that 'age is just a number' - and want to try surfing, climbing a mountain, and hang-gliding

Physically inactive mind gamers from around the world took part in the experiment - showing how 150 minutes of exercise a week improved their performance

The 61-year-old TV presenter is backing a campaign to break the taboo around menopause - as a fifth of women actively avoid talking about it with others

Only 50,000 homes currently score the top EPC rating of A - although 84% of homeowners would mistakenly predict their home's rating to be high

Nearly a quarter will kiss the badge or emblem of their favourite team before an event - and over a fifth won't wash a 'lucky' item of clothing