All news by author: Sarah Lumley

The six-day strike is the longest in NHS history - but as many as a fifth of Brits admit they don't understand the reason behind it

Other milestone moments include the first flight of a commercial jet airliner in 1958, and the opening of the Channel Tunnel, in 1994

These include the size of the garden, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms - and even the location of the property, the research found

Over half of savvy Brits are prioritising financial resolutions for the year ahead - after 27% have taken more control over their finances this year, research has revealed

A study reveals the top 15 least used apps on the average phone - with fitness widgets being the most likely to be untouched

Snacking on Christmas leftovers, and the fact that every team plays, are other fan favourites when it comes to December 26 matches, research has found

However, the same number have no savings in place to cover the cost of their own send-off - and three in 10 have no idea how much this typically costs, the research found

The tips come from an expert dermatologist, who warned that the way Brits are showering could be harming their skin, according to research

Some of the top ways they plan to cut down their budget include not sending Christmas cards, and not buying presents for anyone outside of the immediate family, a study found

Half of parents don't have a fire escape plan at home - while the same number don't even have fire alarms fitted, the research revealed

And now, a quiz has been developed to see how well you remember some of the top stories of this year - from the King's Coronation, to the Rugby World Cup

Swiss chocolate, and Egyptian cotton bedding, top the list - as more than four in 10 say that international gifts just feel that little bit more fancy, the research found

The Snowball app was designed by entrepreneur, Simon Sansome, to allow the disabled community to review accessibility credentials for amenities like shops and restaurants

The two vegetables are each responsible for almost a fifth of the GHG emissions needed to produce an entire Christmas meal

Six in 10 say the weeks leading up to Christmas are their most important time of year - with a fifth admitting their festive revenue could define their growth for the year ahead

Other professions where workers go under the radar, without their due praise, include teaching, farming, and volunteering, according to the research

The sexual term has seen an almost 800% increase in Google searches - while searches for 'cottaging' have fallen by 70%, the research found

Other nice gestures they have received from customers include a personalised thank-you note, and a Christmas tip or gift, the research revealed

A new Christmas quiz has been created to find out if you are a thoughtful gift-giver - or someone who goes for a laugh with a bad, joke present

Some of their favourite festive routines include putting up a Christmas tree, snacking on mince pies, and tucking into a turkey on Christmas Day, the research found

And the research found that heat is most likely to escape through the roof, from doorframes, and via the vent in the bathroom

Other ways shoppers are looking to save the pennies include redeeming loyalty points on presents, and keeping an eye out for sales or discounts, the research found

A third of Brits feel sentimental at Christmas, and say it is a time to keep traditions alive - like sending Christmas cards, and eating dinner with the whole family

And when it comes to who is to blame for the damage, people are almost equally split between the retailer and the courier, the research found

And the conservation campaign has been backed by TV presenter and former pop star, Mollie King - who helped to open the “Habitats of Hope” experience