All news by author: Sarah Lumley

And one in 10 have even shelled out over £1,500 in a single transaction - with dashboard warning lights, and damaged windscreens, the biggest costly culprits

But the average UK salary falls almost £2,000 short of this, at £29,669 - leaving a quarter of those who live alone, struggling to make ends meet

Brits spend as long as 12 days a year on tedious tasks that eat into their precious minutes - with cleaning up the kitchen after cooking a meal topping the list of frustrating chores

The former Great British Bake Off winner has teamed up with pension provider, Nest - in a bid to demonstrate that investing is accessible to everyone

The Northern favourite was followed by Cornwall, and the Scottish Highlands - as two-thirds of campers prefer to take a trip in the summer months, the research found

Over half say that dinnertime is the hardest meal of the day, in terms of what they should eat - with one in 10 having daily debates with their partner over the evening meal

From oaty, earthy Digestive biscuits with an English breakfast tea, to a lemon drizzle cake with an Earl Grey - make sure you're getting the best flavour from your tea and your treats

The average adult utters the phrase “I’m tired” three times a day, according to research - and more than a third admit they often catch themselves yawning

But Premier Inn has now created a quick and easy fitness guide, to help you complete a workout session - from the comfort of your hotel room

Half of Brits say it is important to them to have a spot they can escape to, to boost their mood - from the beach, to their own back garden

People reckon extra-terrestrial beings would walk like humans, and have a similarly-shaped, oval head - except there would be two of them

Both cities saw a 14% increase during the last 12 months in the amount of money withdrawn from a Lifetime ISA to put towards a first-time house deposit

And four in 10 have been surrounded by people, but still experienced loneliness - such as at work, or at a social event, the research revealed

And other modern pregnancy trends that have soared in popularity in recent years include gender reveal parties, hypnobirthing, and setting up an email address for the baby

The top 25 most nostalgic sounds revealed - from the infamous Nokia ringtone to dial-up modems connecting to the internet

Studies have found that the majority of UK renters see moving back home as a sacrifice worth making for their future

More than 3 in 10 have no idea what Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is, study finds

Running a business is the dream way to make a living for nearly half of Brits - with owning cafe being the number one job to have

Sleep expert Hannah Shore shares her top tips and advice on how to have a good night's sleep while on your period

Never having to work for someone else again sounds like a dream come true for the majority of side hustlers, study finds

Brits have ranked their most satisfying sounds they've heard on holiday - with the crashing of waves topping the list

Sacrificing weekends, money and time with loved ones were some of the hardest decisions to make for SMEs, study finds

Archery, karate and gymnastics are in the list of the sports children wish they could participate in while they're at school

To stay in the loop with their family and friends, a survey of over 70s found that many are becoming more acquainted with technology.

Not investing, not buying a house sooner, and not making and sticking to a budget, are other things they wish they had done differently