The average modern ‘middle class’ Brit earns almost £25,000, drives a Ford and lives in a detached house worth £279,000, a study has revealed. Research carried out among 2,000 adults found that half believe they are ‘middle class’, while 48% opted to declare themselves as ‘working class’. Family background was named as the key factor [...]
Working mums regularly put in a 28-hour week looking after the kids – on top of their full-time job, it has been revealed. Researchers found caring for the children and managing their home, as well as holding down a paid job, ensure mums are on the go for just over 13 hours every weekday. Cooking [...]
Surprisingly enough, we’re actually a nation of optimists- just not when it comes to work. Despite the fact that the majority of people now opt for a ‘glass half full’ mentality, salary, career prospects and job security were ranked among the aspects of our lives that fill us with dread. Indeed, six in ten people [...]
Millions of office workers work such long hours they eat THREE meals a day at their desks, it has been revealed. Researchers found the mad dash to get to work in the morning means millions of us grab something from the fridge and take it to work to eat on arrival. While lunchtime sees many [...]
The average Brit only gets to enjoy eight days of annual leave each year – because the rest of the time is taken up with ‘domestic admin’, a study has revealed. Despite having a typical allowance of around 24 days a year, researchers found the majority of that time is spent catching up on household [...]
The average 25-year-old woman lives at home, is unhappy in her job and has more bad sex than good, a study has revealed. Researchers found many women aged between 20 and 25 are struggling to tick the boxes of financial independence, career fulfilment and sexual satisfaction. The report also found the typical female 20-something earns [...]
One in five Brits now work on their daily commute, new research revealed yesterday. A study found millions of us are so swamped by work we check emails, make calls, update spread sheets or write to-do lists on the train or bus to the office. One in three said they work on the train to get [...]
