Some interesting shouts here The modern status symbols of today include your own sauna, a luxury handbag, an outdoor kitchen and the latest iPhone, according to Brits. A study of 2,000 adults identified the items people see as signs of having ‘made it’ in life – including an LED facemask and a walk-in wardrobe. A […]

3 weeks ago

It’s no joke Millions of Brits on minimum wage are getting a pay rise from today, and no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. The government announced back in November that it would increase both the national minimum wage and national living wage in hopes of ensuring people on lower incomes are “properly rewarded” for […]

2 months ago

Barbecue season is (nearly) upon us Britain’s favourite barbecue foods have been revealed – with beef burgers, pork sausages and sides such as fresh salad topping the rankings. A study of 1,956 BBQ fans ranked barbecue mains and sides into four tiers – with ‘BBQ royalty’ at the top, followed by ‘tasty crowd pleasers’ and […]

3 months ago

The US‑Israel conflict with Iran has entered its second week The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has warned UK citizens in the region not to take or share images of the damage caused by Iranian missiles, as doing so could violate local laws. This follows the recent charging of a 60-year-old British […]

3 months ago

You wouldn’t know, but there would be signs… Nearly half of Brits would keep their big lotto win a secret if they hit the jackpot, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found only 35 per cent would feel comfortable gabbing about their win. With loan requests, unwanted media attention and other people’s jealousy […]

4 months ago

Sorry Scousers! If you have ever wondered whether people swoon over your regional accent, then a study might confirm that fantasy for you – or it could shatter your dreams. A survey of 2,000 Brits gave us insight into what accents are considered the sexiest from across the UK. While Scottish has been ranked as […]

4 months ago