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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Johnny Wilson

Johnny Wilson brings 3.5 million TikTok views a month to family business

The survey found Brits have attempted an average of two different sleep methods seen online over the last year

Brits turn to social media hacks to improve their sleep

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Pistachio green was found to be the trendiest colour of the year

Pistachio green is the trendiest colour of 2026

The Lissadell Céilí Band – Buaiteoirí Chomórtas na mBannaí Céilí

TG4 celebrates a strong performance for its Fleadh Cheoil 2026 coverage

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

Brits take more than a THOUSAND photos every year

SDLP Annual conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast Patsy McGlone Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Patsy McGlone confirms he's retiring from Stormont at the next assembly election

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social media

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

Mission Farm Strong will return at a livestock mart near you

Mission Farm Strong brings farming community together to focus on wellbeing

The Galaxy S25 series includes Photo Assist’s Generative Edit, a tool allowing users to remove unwanted people or objects from photos.

The average mobile phone camera roll has the faces of 350 strangers

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

One in five travellers have queued longer than an hour for photos in certain spots.

Times Square named one of the hardest places to get a decent photo
Times Square, the Eiffel Tower and the Trevi Fountain have been named the hardest places to get a decent photo – because other tourists constantly get in the way.
Martin Winter

92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

Ad Feature Innovation boosts learning and wellbeing with AI and social media

Nearly four in 10 have visited a restaurant because it had blown up on social media.

The top 20 trending food spots in the UK have been named

Fearne Cotton has teamed up with Samsung to go back to her chart show roots.

David Bowie named among top icons to have predicted the future

Ian Stevenson

Dairy Council Insight for September

Patsy Kensit offers advice for how to erase your ex from your life

Brits spend almost six days a year regretting life choices

UFU president William Irvine

UFU’s TikTok page gets off the ground

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

Composer Dr Natalie Hyacinth creates an original music track with Galaxy chocolate

This song makes chocolate taste better, according to research

Taylor Swift has elated fans after the reveal of her 12th studio album overnight - The Life of a Showgirl.

Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl

UFU president William Irvine and YFCU president Richard Beattie showing their support for #Farm24.

UFU support #Farm24 initiative to champion local farming

Has music gotten shorter in recent years, thanks to the advent of TikTok? One study shows it's the exact opposite.

Is music getting shorter and less complex in the era of TikTok?
Next time an older family member tells you music isn’t what it used to be, shine them with these statistics
Benjamin Jackson

It comes as 56 per cent of Brits say they go on a full social media blackout if they can’t catch something live

Over half of Brits avoid social media - just to dodge TV spoilers

42 per cent have skipped a running warm-up or cool-down

New runners are falling into common traps - here's how to spot them

More than three quarters of holidaymakers try to 'live like a local' when abroad

Over 75% of holidaymakers try to 'live like a local' abroad

Gemma Collins sparked a frenzy after 'accidentally' sharing wedding details on Instagram.

Gemma Collins sparked a frenzy ‘accidentally’ sharing wedding details

It comes as periods, heavy bleeding and endometriosis saw 25 per cent less views, and taboo topics such as thrush and discharge had 14 per cent less than normal content

Algorithms 'more likely to suppress women's health content over men's'

Research of 2,000 UK adults found one in five have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam.

One in five Brits have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam

2,000 mums and dads with children aged between 11 and 17 find quality time together is becoming more difficult due to screens

Parents worry about kids' screen time - but admit they're guilty too

75 per cent have a friend who is ‘always’ late

Brits will spend more than 16 HOURS a year waiting for their mates

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

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

Four racing fans will have the chance to jet off to Benidorm and watch the famous horse racing event

Brits could win an expense paid trip to watch Cheltenham in...Benidorm

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

London’s County Hall and the London Eye were illuminated

Two iconic London landmarks lit up with projections on human evolution

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Trademark Helpline Introduces New Innovations

Ad Feature The Trademark Helpline unveils innovations to boost UK businesses

Ross Kemp has teamed up with Smart Energy GB to help households answer some common questions about smart meters.

More than half of Brits have believed fake news on social media

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

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