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On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

Anthea Turner is encouraging people to take small steps to help their future selves

Three quarters of people aim to keep their 'future self' happy

Travellers were found to either be Type A or Type B

One in five early holiday bookers lose out as prices fall

Parents typically wait until their child is around five years old before they set up a savings account

Newborns miss out on £4,000 when parents delay opening accounts

TV chef Rustie Lee has partnered with the broadband provider Community Fibre to raise awareness of the landline switch off

Half of landline users unaware of national switch-off deadline looming

Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Parents admitted keeping their children engaged throughout the holidays is becoming increasingly challenging

Parents run out of ideas by day 10 of summer holidays

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less

A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on property ladder

The dragon features 23 moving parts and flew using impellers built into its legs to create lifelike motion

Syrax from House of the Dragon soars above Tower of London

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

The installations brought a slice of Gotham City to central London.

LEGO-inspired Batman installations took to the banks of the Thames

A quarter of adults age 28 to 43 are yet to reach homeownership

Just one in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions
Just one in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions – with many missing key milestones, such as buying a home, that came more easily to older generations.
Oliver Lewis

First‑time buyer average age has climbed from 29 to 34 since the 90s

First-time buyers said that facing multiple upfront costs in a short space of time was the number one part of the homebuying process they wished they could avoid.

Mortgage expert sauys what buyers should do to avoid headaches

Andy Murray has been named the most inspirational British sports star of the 21st century.

Andy Murray voted the most inspirational British sports star

52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

83 per cent of Gen Z say they feel more confident investing than they did a year ago.

Twice as many Gen Z are investing than Boomers

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

18 per cent of those born in January have postponed their birthday plans to another month altogether.

1 in 3 adults with a January birthday have abandoned birthday plans

27 per cent of Gen Z want to invest their pensions into experiences rather than possessions.

Gen Z dream of a retirement filled with travel and holiday homes

18 of Brits plan to cut back on everyday conveniences like takeaway coffees.

Brits to slash spending in 2026, axing takeaways and nights out

Lee Kennedy has worked at the plant for 33 years, and now works alongside his daughter Eve.

London Underground named as one of Britain’s best engineering feats
The top British feats of engineering and manufacturing include the London Underground, the Channel Tunnel – and the invention of the World Wide Web.
Oliver Lewis

The supermarket has revealed the popular products shoppers checked-out across 10 UK cities.

Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by top buys

An ice sculpture of classic two-up, two-down terraced homes has been unveiled.

An ice sculpture of classic terraced homes has been unveiled

The happiest everyday sights include a rainbow after rain.

The happiest everyday sights are rainbows and a baby’s smile

62% of people polled say that adding a bit of chaos actually creates the best bonding moments with their kids.

Parents say social media sets unrealistic standards for family homes

Fewer than 10 per cent of adults living with their parents can afford the average first-time buyer home

Half of adults at home with parents are fed up with living situations

It comes as 24 per cent of over-50s feel more adventurous than they did in their 30s and 40s

UK Over-50s bucket lists revealed

46 per cent of Brits are bored of their bland white, grey and beige colour schemes

Homeowners turn to ‘dopamine decor’ to brighten moods before winter

29 per cent of Brits are actively considering taking extended time out from the daily grind

Nearly a third of workers are considering a sabbatical

According to an analysis of CACI's monthly savings data, £58.9bn is tied up in non-ISAs and another £57.5bn in ISAs

Over £116bn in fixed-rate savings will mature by the end of the year

Brits are becoming more confident when it comes to investing.

Brits grow confident about investing but cautious with their choices

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

37 per cent of women intend to purchase solo

More women are planning to buy a home on their own than with a partner

54 per cent of those not seeking support blamed the long waits for treatment via the health service

Adults with chronic pain cite long NHS wait times for poor treatment

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

The Hungarian Horntail dragon made its way through London

Giant Harry Potter Dragon stuns Londoners as it roars through streets

Most empowering women of 2025 - and the messages that made them stand out

The top 20 most empowering women of 2025 revealed

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Pets can improve owners' health and give a mood boost

Top 10 must-knows for dog and cat owners

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

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