All news by author: Sarah Lumley

Seven in 10 say it is important they have at least one mug of coffee a day - but 4% believe it is farmed in the UK, research has found

Nearly two-thirds felt they were pressured into pursuing more academic lessons - but regret not taking subjects such as art, music, and PE

Over a third of festive shoppers use a credit or finance option to buy Christmas necessities, putting an average of £300 on a credit card

Brits have now watched an average of 10 shows from this genre - with other popular choices including 'Senna', 'Pelé', and 'Welcome To Wrexham', the research found

Brits who snap Christmassy photos on their smartphone will post over a third of these to social media - with those in Sunderland the most likely to do so, research has found

The Lottoland data also revealed the luckiest birthdays, and places to live - with Cumbria's Kirkby Stephen topping the list

Sam Jones was credited with making the BBC show's “best ever pitch” - and says focus, determination, and urgency are key to a successful business start-up

The average adult earns £22 an hour in the workplace - but says 60 minutes spent with their little ones is worth over £100 to them

Seven in ten parents reckon their youngsters are more open to discussing sensitive topics - when they are tucking into their favourite foods, according to research

Nuggets are the ultimate comfort food, for 19% of those who eat them - as they typically tuck into as many as 10 in one sitting, the research found

It comes as research revealed Brits get through 62,000 mugs of coffee in their lifetime - with lattes and cappuccinos among the favourite types of brew

Six in ten feel being outdoors can help their physical wellbeing and reduce stress - but the average adult manages to spend just 32 minutes in nature each day, a study has found

It comes as carpeted bathrooms, textured ceilings, and dark wood panelling, have been named the worst home improvement trends of the last 25 years

It comes as young adults are increasingly enjoying collective 'Friendsgiving' meals - where each guest contributes something to the dining experience

Three in ten feel the sound of someone crunching down a microphone while gaming affects their own performance - but now, new AI-powered tech can cancel these sounds out

Other frowned-upon behaviours in a gambling house include borrowing money to gamble, disturbing other players, and using phones at the betting tables

A quarter of tenants sort out their internet connection on the day they move into a new home - before setting up their utilities, or even unpacking, a study has found

TV lovers find themselves re-watching their favourite shows - with an average of three-and-a-half hours spent per binge session

The deaf and signing choir, Unify and Hands 4 Voice stand together with James Vickery and wow Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge stadium/

Health psychologist Dr Lauren Rockliffe shares her top things parents should deliberate on before growing their family.

Terms such as LPA and conveyancing sound like another language for first-time buyers - making mortgages even more difficult to understand.

Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a big worry for some Brits, as colder and shorter days are on their way

Brits have voted what time and what meal makes the perfect breakfast in bed experience, and the best morning treat

The taste buds of the public are put to the test with a new plant-based game show - would you be able to tell the difference?

Nearly nine in ten Brits feel there are some things in life that are better as a combo - like strawberries and cream, milk and cereal, and Jay-Z and Beyoncé