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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

More than half of Brits often feel they have too many things to keep track of every day

Brits juggle six different tasks, reminders, and responsibilities

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Rob Pope embarked on 500-mile challenge to help Britain reconnect with local food and communities

A third of Brits feel disconnected from where their food comes from

Brits increasingly favour a balanced energy mix, with nuclear emerging as the most popular electricity source to prioritise in the years ahead

Ad Feature Brits favour nuclear power over solar and wind energy, poll suggests

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

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

The number of people working as dancers and choreographers has fallen by 32 per cent since 2019

Next generation of dancers are being priced out the industry

The average Brit now captures 1,040 photos and 312 videos per year

Brits take more than a THOUSAND photos every year

The average child tucks into three ice creams a week over the summer holidays

Parents will pay nearly £50 for ice creas over the summer holidays
One in 10 will pay as much as £4 for a cone from an ice cream van.
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Sam Quek MBE joined White Claw and Cliq for their Walk & Talk meet up

Brits 'burnt out' with having to maintain adult friendships

Donating food also made the list

Brits see making tea as ultimate act of kindness

Ex-Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison also identifies as a 'Chief Vacation Officer'

Nearly half of Brits identify as a ‘Chief Vacation Officer'

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Six in 10 said they were concerned about plastic waste from bathroom products

London leads UK in plastic bathroom waste

Football fans have lost an average of three hours of sleep per match over the past five weeks

World Cup disrupts UK work routines

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

Seven in 10 said they primarily pay with cash when they are abroad

Tourists overspend on their holiday budget by more than £100

Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this week

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

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

More than half have decided to improve their diet

Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health

Holland & Barrett launch new sunscreen range with nourishing botanical oils.

Holland & Barrett launch new sunscreen range with nourishing botanical oils

The government's price cap will see households pay 13 per cent more for their bills

Some face £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to fixed energy tariff

New dads, with little ones aged up to four, show their affection most often through playing games

Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey

Two thirds of fathers (66 per cent) have delayed seeking medical help

The nation’s favourite ‘dadisms’ phrases

Chris Kamara shows his support for The Well Man Arms in Nottingham.

Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves

The study was commissioned by Mattel to explore how play is evolving for a new generation of children, following the launch of its Disney and Pixar ‘Toy Story 5’ line

Three quarters of parents are emotionally attached to childhood toys
Three quarters of parents still feel emotionally attached to their own childhood toys, according to research.
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AXA took to the streets of London to discuss entrepreneurs' business dreams

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

48 per cent have no confidence in their ability to knock down all the pins.

One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling

Lotto will be taking over Old Queen Street Café and opening the 'Two Yolks: Lotto’s Luckiest Café' in London from 12th-13th June

Brits would rather have luck over fame, popularity - and even love

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

Gen Z are also more likely to associate food and drink with relaxation

Gen Z need just 42 minutes to reach a state of relaxation

The coach operator teamed up with The Traitors star Stephen Libby

David Beckham is the most stylish man of the moment

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

An outdoor temperature of 21 degrees is said to reach 32 inside a car in as little as 10 minutes.

One in six owners risk their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car

Half of Gen Z prefer picky dinners over more traditional offerings because they’re quick and easy

Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’

TV property expert Scarlette Douglas has developed a set of practical tips to help tackle the domestic to-do list

Peeling paint, mould and blocked gutters are top home ‘blind spots’

Bucks Fizz took home the Eurovision title in 1981 after an iconic performance in the contest held in Dublin.

The best British Eurovision entry of all time is 'Making Your Mind Up'

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Six in 10 said lack of funding is holding them back from pursuing their entrepreneurial vision.

Confidence and age are among the reasons Brits don’t start a business

Sharing tissues, plasters, safety pins, phone chargers and hair ties are fundamental parts of being in the sisterhood.

Doing the “Are you okay?” check-in is number one sign of sisterhood

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New laws will mean users will need to verify their age before being able to access pornography online (Photo: Shutterstock)

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